Assistant Head of School Key Stage 1

Job Description

ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL REQUIRED

PHASE LEADER - KEY STAGE 1

LANSDOWNE PRIMARY ACADEMY

Salary: Leadership Payscale L6 - L10

Start Date: APRIL 2018

The Gateway Learning Community [GLC] is a partnership between one secondary and four primary schools located within Tilbury and Chadwell in the borough of Thurrock to the east of London. We are looking to recruit an outstanding, determined and creative Assistant Head of School / Phase Leader Key Stage 1 for Lansdowne Primary Academy.

This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to lead teaching across Lansdowne Primary Academy to continue to align teaching pedagogy and assessment to achieve outstanding progress and attainment for all pupils through the seamless continuity of practice. Candidates must be able to demonstrate significant evidence in whole-school transformation leading directly to outstanding outcomes for pupils. They must be able to evidence exceptional leadership as well as exemplary practice as a classroom practitioner.

The successful candidate will be thoroughly committed to community regeneration through education; be professionally generous and be prepared to focus relentlessly on teaching, learning, the curriculum and ethos.

If you would like further information, to arrange a visit or to request an application pack, we would love to hear from you. Please either telephone Debbie Wright on 01375 489024, send an email: debbie.wright@theglc.org.uk or visit our website at www.theglc.org.uk.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Friday19 January 2018

Shortlisting and notification of interviews: Friday19 January 2018

Interviews will be held w/c22 January 2018

At Lansdowne Primary Academy, Lansdowne Road, Tilbury, Essex RM18 7QB

The Gateway Learning Community is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures the appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.

Information about the School

Lansdowne Primary Academy Lansdowne Road Tilbury Essex RM18 7QB 01375 487200

Head of School: Dan George NOR 690

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.