8 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    2 September 2024

  • Closing date

    15 May 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    19 April 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Assistant headteacher

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Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L4 - L8

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are specifically looking for candidates who:

  • have an exceptional knowledge and understanding of what constitutes an outstanding quality of education and curriculum development
  • recognise and can drive exemplary teaching and learning
  • are leaders of positive behaviour management
  • recognise the importance of good attendance
  • have a proven track record of securing outstanding pupil outcomes
  • will actively contribute to the continued development of our dedicated and professional staff team
  • have proven experience across KS1 and KS2
  • have an in-depth knowledge of the Ofsted framework
  • have experience in safeguarding procedures
  • have knowledge of inclusive practice

This post offers an exciting opportunity for you to:

  • develop yourself as a professional and a leader in a newly formed leadership team
  • work with fantastic children who have a huge thirst for learning and a sense of fun
  • influence the on-going development of the academy
  • embrace the culture and ethos of LEAD Academy Trust and access high quality networking opportunities.

What the school offers its staff

  • National teacher pay and conditions, including generous TPS scheme with minimum 23% employer contribution rate
  • Superb CPD opportunities via various established routes including dedicated Teaching School Hub
  • Access to Trust EAP service: 27/7 free advice on a range of issues and well -being counselling
  • Free eye care and flu jabs
  • Access to Occupational Health Service, including physiotherapy service
  • Access to free staff discounts and cashback for a huge range of products

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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About Sycamore Academy

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
476 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Phone number
0115 9155804

Arranging a visit to Sycamore Academy

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