Assistant Headteacher
West Lynn Primary School, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3JLThis job expired on 4 July 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2024
Closing date
4 July 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 June 2023
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L1 to L5
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience
Proven track record as a consistently good or outstanding practitioner
Teaching Primary pupils (KS2)
A senior management role in Primary Schools for at least two years (e.g. Key Stage Leader)
Leading and managing a major school initiative
Experience of coaching and mentoring
Teaching in more than one key stage
Teaching in more than one school
Leading a core subject
Leading staff development
Working with school parents’ groups and the wider community
Skills, Attributes and Knowledge
Understanding of current national education initiatives
Understanding of target setting, including: pupil tracking; benchmarking and other method of analysing both pupil attainment and achievements
A commitment to developing the whole child through an enriched curriculum in school and extra- curricular activities
A commitment to personal welfare and safeguarding children
Strategies for inclusion and development of all children
Good knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum, including Foundation Stage Curriculum
Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies to meet the needs of all pupils
Ability to maintain high standards of discipline and behaviour throughout the school
Setting high standards to staff and students by personal example
Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines
Ability to communicate to staff on all levels, both written and orally.
A commitment to equal opportunities
What the school offers its staff
At West Norfolk Academies Trust, we deeply value giving all of our staff access to continued professional development and high-quality support in order for them to thrive in their professional lives.
At West Lynn Primary School we have;
- A bespoke, innovative, knowledge-rich curriculum
- A warm, welcoming and friendly school with enthusiastic and dedicated team of teachers, support staff and parents
- A committed and supportive Executive Leadership Team, Governors and Trustees
- Enthusiastic, polite and well-behaved children, who love coming to school
Excellent opportunities to develop professionally and to grow in your role as part of the leadership team
Further details about the role
To provide an effective education to pupils within the framework provided by the Headteacher, the Governing Body, DfE and the Local Authority, paying full regard to all statutory requirements.
please see the job description for further details
Commitment to safeguarding
West Norfolk Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check with barred list. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About West Lynn Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 158 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- West Lynn Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk
We work together to learn together!
West Lynn Primary School is becoming a one form entry school with about 161 children split into seven classes. The children at West Lynn are well behaved, hardworking and report that they really enjoy coming to school. They also report how well cared for they feel by our wonderful team of teachers, teaching assistants and support staff
We have a fantastically supportive community of children, parents and staff. We work hard together to provide the very best education for our children in an environment which nurtures and cares for every individual.
We are part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust whose aim is to challenge and support a small group of schools to provide an excellent education for the young people of West Norfolk.
The Trust works in a supportive partnership with Primary and Secondary schools with each school maintaining their unique identity and ethos.
The schools work together to ensure maximum benefit for all students through economies of scale and shared resources.
The Trusts clear strategic vision for the future is based around four key areas:
Maximising student achievement
Ensuring each student is engaged with the school
Ensuring our students have access to world class resources
Delivering outstanding teaching and learning
Arranging a visit to West Lynn Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk.
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