Job Description

Following a restructure by the Governing Body from September 2014, The Leverton Junior School is seeking to appoint a second Assistant Headteacher from January 2015, in order to secure good teaching and learning and help move the school forward. We will consider applicants for an April 2015 start.

Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion or Assessment (depending on expertise)

The Applicant will either:

• be able to develop strategic direction of SEN, higher attainers, EAL, children from minority ethnic backgrounds and those children identified by the Pupil Premium

• have a successful record in working with SEND children and experience of Inclusion

  or

• need excellent subject knowledge of successful Assessment for Learning strategies

• have a successful track record in using data to drive school improvement

  The successful candidate will:

• be outstanding and innovative teachers, who have high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour

• be passionate about children's learning

• have a proven record of raising attainment and developing the whole child

• to be accountable for the strategic leadership and management of their area across the school and for ensuring the highest standards of pupil achievement

• have teaching commitments, in order to demonstrate outstanding teaching, as well as leadership time

• have good opportunities for professional development

  Visits to our school are warmly encouraged and to our website www.lps.myschools.net.

  Application packs can be requested from the school office.

  The school and Governing Body are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Our safer recruitment practice means appointments are subject to positive references, enhanced DBS disclosures and medical clearance.

Information about the School

Leverton Primary School is a Good School (Ofsted June 2019) and is a two form entry school, situated in Waltham Abbey, Essex.