Job Description
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Due to the expansion of our recently formed leadership team, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a leader and outstanding class teacher to join the SLT of our large primary school and nursery. Our new Assistant Head will lead the EYFS team (three form entry Reception and our Nursery team). This is primarily a class teaching role, with dedicated management time to support the successful candidate in fulfilling the role.
The successful candidate will:
· Be an outstanding EYFS class practitioner, who is passionate about curriculum design
· Have a clear vision of excellence for EYFS (from 2 to 5 years)
· Lead by example, with integrity, compassion and resilience
· Be passionate about every child's entitlement to an inclusive, outstanding education
· Have a commitment to working positively with our whole school community
· Lead with an open mind, enthusiasm and determination
We will offer:
· Investment in you; bespoke CPD to meet your leadership development needs
· a caring and supportive school community, set in the heart of a lovely sea-side town
· the unique rewards of working in such a large primary school, complete with beautiful Nursery (providing for age 2 years+)
· the opportunity to work in a newly formed leadership team
· a fully inclusive, caring ethos
Socially distanced 'outdoor' visits are strongly advised and warmly welcomed. We can't wait to meet the next member of the team!
Information about the School
In September 2018, Brightlingsea Infant School & Nursery and Brightlingsea Junior School became Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery. We are a large Primary School, taking children from 2 to 11 years, with a three form entry and approximately 750 children on roll. This is an exciting time for our school and we are looking to further improve outcomes for our children and families. As a large school we are able to offer some exciting opportunities for staff: we recognise the importance of professional development and believe in investing in staff to help us to achieve our vision.
We are an inclusive school and strive to deliver a fully accessible social and academic curriculum. Our aim is for all pupils to achieve their full potential. We provide a welcoming, caring and supportive environment, which allows children to develop socially, emotionally and academically. All our staff play an important part in children's development. Parents are actively encouraged to take a vested interest in the school, so that together, school, parents and children can work together in partnership.