Job Description

Lansdowne Primary Academy is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which 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 a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity. We work tirelessly to ensure that individual different characteristics including age, ethnicity, socio-economic background, academic ability, disability, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation are not discriminated against in any way. We create environments characterised by mutual respect where difference is celebrated and where individual differences don't act as a barrier to success.

This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to lead SEND and Inclusion provision across Lansdowne Primary Academy and to work with a team of similar post holders across the GLC. Candidates must be able to demonstrate significant evidence in whole-school transformation leading directly to outstanding outcomes for SEND 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 return completed applications to Kathryn.Luckin@theglc.org.uk

Closing date for applications: Friday, 9th September 2022
Interviews will be held:TBC

Benefits for teachers working within the GLC:

- Laptop

- Staff Wellbeing Programme

- Two week October Half Term

- My Day (1 additional day off in the academic year)

- Long Service Policy which rewards 5 10 15 20 25 and 30 years' service

Visit our teacher development site for more information on teaching and working for the GLCwww.glcteaching.co.uk

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