Team Leader - Lower KS2

Post:                           Team Leader – Lower KS2

Job Terms:                Full Time

Appointment:           Permanent

Salary:                       MPS / UPS plus TLR 2

Start Date:                 September 2024

The Palmer Academy is currently recruiting to the role of Team Leader for Lower KS2. This role will act as a core member of the Middle Leadership Team, contributing to the overall leadership management of the school and taking accountability for effectiveness of the provision in the team, along with the development and implementation of staff.

The team leader will inspire and guide their team through incremental coaching and building on the teams current strengths. They will share best practice with others and be passionate about teaching and learning. The team leader will be an excellent class practitioner ensuring they are a role model to their team. The team leader will demonstrate inclusive practice and be a champion for the children in their team. They will have had experience adapting provision effectively to support children with SEND and EAL.

This role is for experienced teachers with some leadership experience that has led to proven impact in outcomes. This may be through subject or previous team leadership. It is an opportunity to develop leadership skills with the support of senior leaders and the leadership development provided through the Trust. REAch 2 offer a variety of opportunities for further development and career progression.

This role will report into the Deputy Headteacher and will also have line management responsibilities for staff within their team.

We strongly encourage visits to the school and if you have any questions about the role please don’t hesitate to contact us.

What we’re looking for:

• An excellent classroom practitioner, who can lead the team in the planning and delivery of a creative and stimulating curriculum.
• A motivated individual who can work with the senior leadership team to ensure the successful implementation of school policies and procedures.
• Someone who wants to achieve the very best for the children in our care and be relentless in the pursuit of excellence
• Excellent inter-personal skills, someone who can develop and maintain effective relationships with parents, colleagues, the governing body and the local community

In return we can offer:

·      A firm commitment to you and your professional development

·      Friendly, supportive, enthusiastic and hardworking colleagues, staff and Governors

·       A growing learning community 

·      Encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference

·      Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced Leadership Team

·      Fantastic trust-wide CPD opportunities

·      Vast opportunities for career progression