Senior Leader/Primary Classroom Teacher – Initially Year 6

Full Time Senior Leader/Primary Classroom Teacher required from Monday 1st September 2015.

The contract will take effect from Monday 1st September 2015. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated leader who will also inspire our Year 6 pupils. You will be an outstanding practitioner who is passionate about children’s learning and has aspirations to lead their own school one day. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• will enjoy the challenge of being part of the Senior Leadership Team
• is interested in recent educational research for the good of pupils
• would lead by example and be happy modelling good practice
• has the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team member
• is solution focussed
• understands the importance of interaction with families to ensure outstanding achievement for pupils
• is an enthusiastic and highly skilled teacher
• has recent, relevant experience of working in KS2 demonstrating high quality practice
• has the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team member
• is child centred, supportive and demonstrates a caring approach
• has the imagination and ability to inspire and motivate pupils in the final years of primary school
• has high expectations of all children across all aspects of school life
• has the ability to lead or contribute towards a curriculum area
• committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children
• will support the inclusive ethos of the school
• has very high expectations of themselves, pupils and staff

St Nicholas has:

• An outstanding learning environment with dedicated, supportive colleagues who make the school a happy place to work
• Children who love our school and are polite and well behaved
• A commitment to high quality, professional development

Visits are welcome. Please telephone (01761 432101) or email us at the school (stnicholas_pri@bathnes.gov.uk) if you would like to come and look around the school at one of the following dates/times:

Closing date: Monday 20th April 2015 12noon
Interviews: Wednesday 29th April and Thursday 30th April 2015

Application Details: Please read carefully through all the documents attached to this advert, then complete the attached application form and return to the school by post or by hand before the closing date.