Job Description
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Fairhouse Primary School has agreat opportunity for you to join our fantasticstaff team as an assistant headteacher with repsonibility for inclusion and senco. We are a well etablished two-form primary school in the heart of Basildon. We are one of seven schools that form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background. The Trust is growing rapidly and all schools work closely together to provide a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and work.
We are looking for a person who:
· is an outstanding classroom practitioner
· is a qualified Senco or an aspiring Senco looking to move into senior leadership
· has high expectations of the children and themselves
· has a passion for raising standards and attainment regardless of staring point or additional needs
· has an engaging teaching style which enthuses and motivates children to learn
· works well as part of a team
· will lead network and CPD meetings across the Trust
· has a commitment to improving and developing their own and other's practice
· has demonstrated their ability to lead others
· is an excellent role model for the staff and children within the school
We can offer you:
· well-motivated children who are eager to learn
· a well-resourced learning environment
· commitment to continued professional development
· an enthusiastic and supportive staff
· a forward-thinking school that is dedicated to the success of all children and staff
We strongly advise a visit or contact with our school is made prior to application. Visits can be arranged by contacting the headteacher at headteacher@fairhouse-pri.essex.sch.uk at or by phone 01268 523960.
Please take care to complete the application in full, as any incomplete applications will not be considered.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience. We also reserve the right to withdraw the vacancy.
Information about the School
Fairhouse Primary School has an excellent reputation in the local community. We are one of ten schools that form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background. The Trust is growing rapidly and all schools work closely together to provide a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and work.