Key Stage Leader (either KS1 or KS2) and SENCO Gillibrand Primary School, Chorley, Lancashire
Job description
Gillibrand Primary School is an amazing school in Chorley which currently has 210 pupils on roll. The Governors of Gillibrand Primary School are seeking to appoint an outstanding, inspirational class teacher, SENCO and KS leader (either KS1 or KS2) for September 2020. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to contribute and continue to develop Gillibrand as an outstanding school and have an impact on the lives of all our children.
We are looking for a Key Stage leader and SENCO who:
• has the children and their best interests at the heart of everything they do;
• has an excellent understanding of teaching, learning and assessment and is an outstanding classroom practitioner, leading by example.
• has the resilience, self-motivation and enthusiasm to work with the head teacher to continue to provide the very best for all children including children with SEND.
• Has strong organisational skills, the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• has good interpersonal skills and the ability to build and lead strong and effective teams
We can offer you:
• happy, well behaved children who are eager to learn in an atmosphere where they all feel valued and respected
• a dedicated, experienced and supportive staff and governing body.
• a welcoming school environment
• a commitment to professional development and an openness to any new ideas that will benefit our children;
• opportunities to develop your leadership and management skills within a friendly and forward thinking school.
• opportunities to work within a strong cluster of local schools
Candidates are warmly invited to visit the school on the following days.
Thursday 27th February @ 9.30am
Wednesday 4th March @ 1:30pm or 4:00pm
Please contact the school office to book an appointment or to speak to the Headteacher Mrs Ashley Clayton on 01257 274983.
Closing date: Friday 6th March 2020
Shortlisting: Monday 9th March 2020
The interview process will consist of 2 stages. If you successfully complete Stage 1 you will be taken through to Stage 2
PART 1: Observed teaching: W/C 16th March 2020
PART 2: Interview: Wednesday 25th March 2020
As a school we are committed to safeguarding our children and the successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS and other relevant employment checks.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Act 1975. If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service for a 'disclosure'.
Essential educational requirements
Qualified Teacher Status
Degree or equivalent
Minimum of 4 years teaching experience
Essential qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status
Degree or equivalent
Minimum of 4 years teaching experience
Essential skills and experience
Recent highly successful experience of teaching within KS1 or KS2
Outstanding classroom practitioner
Effective use of a range of learning and teaching strategies
Effective planning that meets the needs of all learners
Ongoing and effective use of assessment for learning
Experience as a subject leader in a foundation subject
We are looking for a Key Stage leader and SENCO who:
• has the children and their best interests at the heart of everything they do;
• has an excellent understanding of teaching, learning and assessment and is an outstanding classroom practitioner, leading by example.
• has the resilience, self-motivation and enthusiasm to work with the head teacher to continue to provide the very best for all children including children with SEND.
• Has strong organisational skills, the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• has good interpersonal skills and the ability to build and lead strong and effective teams
Employee benefits
TLR 2 payments
About Gillibrand Primary School
- Address
- Grosvenor Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2PJ
- Phase
- Primary
- Type
- LA Maintained School
- Website
- Gillibrand Primary School website (opens in a new window)