Learning & Attainment Manager

Job Reference Number: K15008

Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR2 (level to be agreed) with the possibility of a Recruitment and Retention allowance

The Governors, pupils and staff of this forward thinking school are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented teacher to join, as a member of the senior leadership team, our dedicated strategic leadership team in this exciting, multi-cultural and welcoming school.

We are looking for someone who would relish the challenge of joining us on our journey to excellence.

At Kentmere we can offer:

• Enthusiastic children who will love your desire to motivate and engage them in their learning
• A welcoming staff team who work well together and who are committed to the continuing development of the whole school
• An inclusive environment where every child really does matter
• Supportive leadership and real opportunities to develop as a leader

We are looking for:

• Be able to implement consistently good or outstanding teaching and learning, ensuring all pupils make good progress
• Make learning stimulating, effective and inclusive
• Be able to accept challenges, inspire and motivate others
• Lead, develop, support and be accountable for a key area of school improvement
• Demonstrate excellent teaching, interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate real enthusiasm and commitment towards raising standards within a diverse school community
• Demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills
• Play a major role under the overall direction of the Headteacher in formulating and reviewing the School Improvement Plan and the aims and objectives of the school

Kentmere is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment to this post is subject to pre-employment clearances including enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Debbie Ashton, School Business Manager on 01706 647533.

An application pack is available from the school website www.kentmereacademy.co.uk.

Completed application forms should be return to: Lisa Longstaff at Wardle Academy, Birch Road, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9RD, email: HR@wardletrust.co.uk by 12 noon on Thursday 30 April 2015.

Thank you in advance for your application. Please note we will only contact shortlisted candidates. If you haven’t heard from us by the interview date please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.