Assistant Head Teacher with a responsibility for English
Wylde Green Primary School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 5JLThis job expired on 4 October 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
January 2024
Closing date
4 October 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 September 2023
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Usually at least 27.5 hours a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L5 - 9
What skills and experience we're looking for
- We are looking for an inspirational, imaginative Assistant Head, who will help lead and manage the school, taking it forward into the next stage of its development. You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with excellent interpersonal skills, committed to teamwork and reflective practice.
- This role has teaching and learning at its core, with the overall responsibility for all aspects English across the school, including phonics, reading, writing and spoken language.
- It will also include a range of responsibilities linked to school improvement, including the line management of staff, the development of the Continuous Professional Development programme, coaching, and supporting teachers including Early Career Teachers entering the profession.
- In addition, the successful candidate will work closely with the leadership team to further strengthen the whole school teaching and learning strategy.
- The post will include a daily teaching commitment but there will be dedicated leadership time.
What the school offers its staff
Wylde Green is a rewarding place to work: our pupils are keen to learn and succeed; they appreciate their teachers’ support and care.
Commitment to safeguarding
Wylde Green Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All relevant DBS checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references prior to interview.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Wylde Green Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 420 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wylde Green Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@wyldegrn.bham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0121 373 2691
The Governors are seeking to appoint a high quality teacher to join the Wylde Green Primary team. We serve a diverse community of families. However, our children have super manners and good attitudes to learning in common
We are looking to appoint an experienced teacher who is passionate and inspirational about teaching and learning. The post is open to staff with experience in either Key Stage 1 or 2. Subject leadership will be negotiable.
The successful applicant will:
• Be caring and conscientious;
• Demonstrate up- to- date subject knowledge in either EYFS, Key Stage 1 or 2;
• Exhibit infectious enthusiasm and an ability to motivate pupils;
• Share our ambition to provide the best opportunities for all our children from a diverse community;
• Have the desire and potential to be an outstanding teacher;
• Demonstrate high expectations of themselves and others and the commitment to ensure standards continue to be raised across the school for all learners
We can offer you:
Delightful children;
Experienced leaders who are highly ambitious, that really care about the children and staff at the school;
Supportive colleagues, governors, parents and PFTA;
Quality support for staff at all stages of their career;
Opportunities for leadership;
High staffing ratios;
A well-resourced school to support effective teaching and learning;
Inspiring outdoor areas for children to learn and play in our ‘tardis’ school grounds.
Arranging a visit to Wylde Green Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@wyldegrn.bham.sch.uk.
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