Lead Practitioner for Behaviour and Attitudes
New Horizons Children's Academy, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6NRThis job expired on 7 November 2021 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 November 2021 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 October 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £42,814 - £44,997 per annum
Lead Practitioner for Behaviour and Attitudes job summary
We require a Lead Practitioner to join New Horizons Children’s Academy . You will be willing to take lead on Inclusions including Behaviour and Attitudes.
You will also take the opportunity to play a full part in the further development of our school and join us in our aims to make learning irresistible and to provide a nurturing and safe environment for everyone.
The ideal candidate will hold QTS and have a proven track record of supporting staff to develop their own practice.
We are the best performing primary school in Medway, ranking well above average progress in all areas. – 2019 Department of Education Primary league table results
We are a modern three-form entry school that opened in September 2014 and teaches over 600 children from the local community. We have modern classrooms and facilities that will help the successful applicant teach an inspiring and creative curriculum to our students.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our modern school and join our Trust. You will work with brand new facilities and grasp the opportunity to influence and shape the vision of our Academy.
The successful applicant will be :
For a full list of roles and responsibilities please see the attached JD
Be a motivator that can inspire and support all staff,
Be responsible for securing the highest possible standards of pupil achievement across the school in all curriculum areas through monitoring, evaluating and setting targets for improvement
Lead, develop and enhance the teaching/support practice of others across the school by evaluating, supporting, coaching and guiding in relation to behaviour and attitudes
Enhance the culture of mutual respect through development of the habits of mind and thinking schools ethos
Be accountable for the strategic leadership and management of behaviour and attitudes in the school, developing and implementing plans, policies, targets and practices within the context of the school’s aims and policies
Organise, co-ordinate, support and lead the provision for pupils with challenging or low-level behaviour throughout the school and those who require intervention programmes/personalised learning e.g: 1-1 Tuition, Behaviour Improvement Plans.
To teach individuals or groups of pupils, if required, in line with whole school policies and schemes of work, to undertake pastoral, administrative and leadership duties in keeping with the School Teachers Pay and Conditions of Employment document (see Teacher Job Description).
To be a line of communication between parents and the Leadership Team
To ensure the consistent accurate use and implementation of Thinking Schools ethos and ensure that New Horizons Children’s Academy is fully inclusive, adhering to all relevant local and national initiatives and statutory requirements.
What you need to do now:
If you are interested in working at our small and friendly school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
To arrange an informal telephone conversation please contact Georgina Spratt on g.spratt@tsatrust.org.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
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About New Horizons Children's Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 631 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- New Horizons Children's Academy website
- Email address
- s.arnold@tsatrust.org.uk
New Horizons Children's Academy is a "Good" school (Ofsted May 2022) with a three-form entry that teaches over 600 children from the local community. Our aim is to provide an education that meets the needs of all our children and we expect high standards of behaviour and a positive attitude to learning. Staff share this passion and are a role models for our pupils with their diligence and commitment. In turn, our staff are supported with a framework that aims to bring the best out of them, within an environment that encourages reflection and self-improvement.
'There is an ongoing training programme in place, aimed at the development of expertise in a range of cognitive tools, strategies and resources for established and newly appointed staff.' - University of Exeter (Thinking Schools Accreditation)
This is an exciting opportunity to join our contemporary school and join our Trust. You will work with modern facilities and grasp the opportunity to influence and shape the vision of our Academy.
Arranging a visit to New Horizons Children's Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.arnold@tsatrust.org.uk.
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