Job title: Full Time Senior Teacher in Antingham & Southrepps Primary School

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2a (£3,214)

Hours: Full Time/ Permanent

Required From: September 2024

Are you a talented teacher or leader?

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Are you determined to progress your career?

Do you have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to challenge and support others while working as part of a committed and passionate team?

Do you have a love of children and a good sense of humour?

If you're a leader seeking a fresh challenge, an exciting opportunity awaits at Antingham & Southrepps Primary School and Nursery. We're in search of a Senior Teacher to join our team, driving our school's continuous improvement and success within our Federation.

As a Senior Teacher, you'll hold a crucial role in our school community. Your duties will encompass leading by example as a highly effective classroom practitioner, setting the standard for outstanding practice.

This unique opportunity is tailor-made for an ambitious and forward-thinking candidate, responsible for shaping and implementing the school’s development plan and leading the school. The role includes full-time teaching responsibilities for a mixed-aged class and the capacity to lead a core subject across the Federation.

Moreover, you'll oversee the monitoring of provision and pupil achievement, providing high-quality leadership and management aligned with the school's needs. Collaborating closely with the Federation Headteacher & Deputy Headteacher and staff, you'll ensure effective leadership and management across the school.

We're seeking a dynamic individual with a passion for education and a proven track record of school improvement. Whether you're an experienced leader or an emerging talent, this role offers ample opportunities for growth and development. You'll be at the forefront of shaping the future of Antingham & Southrepps Primary School, making a meaningful impact on the lives of our students.

Join us in September 2024 for a rewarding journey filled with professional development opportunities and the chance to lead positive change in our school community. Apply now and take the next step in your career with us.

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Job Purpose:

· To work with the Federation Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in providing professional leadership and management for the staff in order to maintain the high quality and standard of teaching and learning in the school

· To work with the Federation Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in maintaining standards of care for the children, taking a lead on agreed aspects, such as safeguarding, absence, educational visits, behaviour

· To work with the Federation Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in developing an engaging curriculum and developing an appropriate educational visits plan

· To teach a mixed-age class of children, providing for their learning needs, motivation, day-to day care, assessment, and reporting to parents

· To work alongside staff to provide an engaging and inspirational learning environment throughout the school

The School

Antingham & Southrepps is a village school set in the beautiful village of Southrepps, which is an easy commute to Norwich from Gunton Station. We are a welcoming, friendly and inclusive school, where children are happy, well-behaved and have a desire to learn. The teaching staff are resilient and dedicated and the school is focused on the professional development of all staff and the well-being of our children.

We genuinely believe that all our children have infinite potential and it is our job to unleash it. We are passionate about making a difference for all our pupils and require a like-minded leader to join us in this quest.

We are fully committed to the professional growth of our colleagues and in this role you will be invited to participate in a series of CPD events, leading to your rapid development as an innovative and highly effective leader. Those with an ambition to develop these skills and to grow as a future leader should be especially keen to apply.

Our Trust

Antingham & Southrepps is a part of Synergy, a successful Multi-Academy Trust which is fully committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve. The Trust was initially established in 2015. Synergy Multi-Academy Trust comprises of fifteen Norfolk schools serving children between the ages of 2 and 18. All of the schools work collaboratively together to raise standards and provide education of the highest possible standard, offering the best of opportunities for pupils.

Why choose us?

The staff at Antingham & Southrepps are passionate about our school and are relentlessly focused on improving the achievement and opportunities for all our children. All staff who work here promote our ethos, vision and values and seek to improve and develop their own practice and performance for the benefit of the children.

We believe in high expectations, challenge and support to enable all our children to understand and develop into the best version of themselves. Through professional development, we support our teachers and teaching assistants to excel in creating a highly successful learning environment. We are an ambitious team who strive to ensure that all children enjoy learning and surpass expectations.

Closing date: Friday 3rd May 2024, at 9:00am

Shortlisting: Friday 3rd May 2024, at 9:00am

Interview date: Thursday 9th May 2024

Antingham & Southrepps is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be taken up prior to interview.

In line with KCSIE 2023 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

The post will be offered subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.