Job Description
Knop Law Primary School
Tel: 0191 267 4453
Knop Law Primary School is situated in the Outer West of Newcastle upon Tyne and is part of the Outer West Learning Trust. The Governors of our vibrant, welcoming primary school are seeking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Assistant Headteacher to join our friendly, dedicated and hardworking team of professionals. The successful candidate will have specific responsibility for teaching, learning and assessment in the key stage relevant to the needs of the school. They will also lead a major subject area or take on a similar level of responsibility e.g. SENCO, curriculum leader etc.
We are looking to appoint an outstanding candidate who:
- Shares the vision, values and inclusive practice of our school.
- Has the drive and commitment to make a positive impact on the lives of children to ensure they reach their maximum potential.
- Has a commitment to high standards of achievement and behaviour
- Has proven curriculum leadership skills and is passionate about children’s learning, and works in innovative and exciting ways to develop the curriculum.
- Is committed to improving teaching and learning, especially through evidence informed research.
- Has excellent communication, management and interpersonal skills.
- Has the ability to lead, challenge, motivate and inspire.
We can offer you:
- Support from a very experienced leadership team
- A skilled, creative and supportive staff team.
- Enthusiastic, hardworking pupils who are keen to learn.
- Very supportive partnerships with governors, families and the wider school community.
- CPD opportunities to develop leadership skills both within our school and in our partner schools across the Outer West Learning Trust.
- An exceptional learning environment.
When: Required September 2023
Knop Law Primary School is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and a range of other recruitment checks.
The safe recruitment form explains that a satisfactory Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure of Criminal Convictions is an essential requirement for this post. You must disclose all previous convictions, cautions or bindovers; none of these may be considered “spent”.It is important that the school has information about whether or not you have any convictions so that this can be discussed with you at interview. Failure to return the safe recruitment form before interview (and, in the case of the successful candidate, failure to subsequently obtain a satisfactory Certificate of Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau) will unfortunately disqualify you from further consideration for this post.
To apply, please complete and return:
1) the completed application form;
2) a letter outlining your suitability for the Assistant Head Teacher post at Knop Law
Closing Date for applications is Tuesday 2nd May 2023 at 4pm
Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Interviews will take place on Friday 19th May 2023
You are welcome to visit the school on 24 th April 2023 at 4pm or 26 th April 2023 at 4pm . If you are unable to attend please contact, school and we can arrange an alternate appointment
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