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Bournes Green has an exciting opportunity that would appeal to a highly skilled teacher with experience within EYFS.
You will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team across Bournes Green Infant and Junior Schools, with Phase Leader responsibility for EYFS. You will participate in the strategic leadership and management of both schools and will be responsible for the quality of teaching and learning across the phase you lead. The position will oversee a team and will also have responsibility for projects across both schools. A large part of the Phase Leader within EYFS role will include monitoring standards and coaching and mentoring staff within the phase to ensure that teaching and learning is of a high standard.
Our school can offer you:
- An opportunity for you to shape the future of EYFS and make a real difference to the lives of our children
- An exciting opportunity to be part of the Bournes Green Schools senior leadership team and contribute to the development of the collaboration between the Infant and Junior schools
- Further opportunities for career development and access to high quality CPD
- A welcoming environment with a talented and dedicated staff team
The successful candidate will need to:
- Have a passion for teaching
- Put the child at the centre of all decisions
- Have successfully led whole school initiatives which have had a positive impact
- Evidence their impact on successfully developing staff through leading professional development
- Have supported staff to raise standards for all pupils, including underachieving pupils
- Have high expectations and lead by example
- Promote positive behaviour conducive to learning
- Possess a great sense of humour
We are committed to supporting and improving the strong links that we have with our community and to working collaboratively with our colleagues at other schools within SECAT.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01702 587099 or email infants@bournesgreen.secat.co.uk
Please visit www.secat.co.uk to download an application pack and return completed forms to hr@secat.co.uk
A copy of the SECAT Recruitment and Selection Policy and Privacy Notice for Job Applicants can be found in the policies section of the SECAT website (www.secat.co.uk)
SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer.
SECAT reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
Information about the School
Bournes Green Infant & Junior Schools are two successful, happy and heavily oversubscribed schools which serve the community of Thorpe Bay. We are committed to ensuring our children are given a first-class primary education. Our schools are particularly strong with their academic achievements as well as being known for their sporting prowess and our comprehensive Personal Development offer.
Our children are delightful; they are well behaved, articulate and keen to learn.
We have a wonderful parent community who are very supportive and ensure that their children have strong attendance and come to school ready to learn. In return, our parents expect us to provide an engaging, fun and inclusive curriculum and a range of additional opportunities.
We have a wonderful site with fantastic grounds and include forest areas, playgrounds, an artificial grass pitch, a huge field and wonderful outdoor equipment. We also have access to an on-site seasonable swimming pool and have two libraries and ICT Suite.