Job Description

Assistant Headteacher - KS1

Briscoe Primary is a good school with outstanding leadership and management (OFSTED July 14). We are now looking for an outstanding teacher who can lead KS1 (4 classes). In 2014 Key stage one pupils at Briscoe met national expectations at all levels and pupils are increasingly reaching higher levels. Briscoe works as part of the HEARTS Academy Trust and is now a partner in the Wickford Teaching School alliance. This is currently a non class-based post with a whole school responsibility for phonics. There are two other assistant Heads who are also non class-based. The successful candidate will

Be an outstanding class teacher with a track record of successful outcomes for their pupils, who understands and cares about children with a desire to provide excellence in academic, social and emotional learning opportunities
Show understanding of how to use data to lever improvement in all areas of learning
Lead and manage staff with resilience, humour, care and high expectations
Join a strong senior leadership team which is supportive, knowledgeable and has high aspirations for themselves, the school, the pupils and families that they serve
Provide outreach to other schools and support partner schools, as well as the schools that join the expanding Trust
Take a role in the development of the teaching school and support its growth
Support a group of highly committed and young teaching staff who are keen to grow and develop
Have a clear track record of successful leadership

For an application, job description and person specification please contact the school office or see the school's website.

Information about the School

The Wickford Church of England School is a small, friendly school, close to good transport links. Our school is a place where children can thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. The school provides education for children from the ages of 2-7 in the local area. As a team, we aim to create a respectful, caring and secure place for children to explore, learn and be happy together.

As a distinctively Christian school, spirituality is at the heart of all we do and we are supported in doing this by the close links we have with the Wickford and Runwell Diocese. HEARTS is an acronym inspired by our vision of Happiness, self-Esteem, Achievement, Respect and Responsibility, Trust, Service and Spirituality for all pupils.

The Wickford Church of England School is part of the HEARTS Academy Trust, a trust of local schools that has the values of happiness, achievement, self-esteem, respect & responsibility, truth, spirituality & service. The trust is truly innovative and rewards outstanding staff for outstanding outcomes. The school calendar consists of 184 contact time with pupils, 5 non-pupil days and the equivalent of 6 days of high quality continuous professional development.

The Trustees are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches, medical check, prohibited from teaching check and references. References are taken up prior to interview. A copy of the trusts Child Protection Policy is available on our website:- https://www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk/policies

We can offer you:

access to the HEARTS Extra Programme (Rewards and Benefits)
an excellent CPD entitlement with purposeful training, including trust-wide twilights throughout the year
a two-week October half-term
supportive colleagues who want to provide the best possible opportunities for their pupils
a highly effective learning environment
a responsive and involved leadership team
The HEARTS four-day face-to-face teaching week model whereby all teachers in the trust receive 20% non-contact time. This goes above and beyond the national entitlement of 10% PPA.
a school with a highly positive culture that supports all staff; mental health, workload and wellbeing are at the forefront of our vision and values
access to our school counsellor and network of Mental Health and Wellbeing champions

For further information about HEARTS, including policies and procedures, please refer to our website www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk

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.