Key Stage 1 Phase Leader & Maths Leader

The Role

We are seeking to appoint from January 2020 (or later for the suitable candidate) a highly motivated and committed Key Stage 1 Phase Leader and Maths Specialist.  This post will be MS/UPS plus TLR2.

We are a unique small school situated in a beautiful rural setting in the Warwickshire countryside. Our KS1 provision consists of a single form classes in Year 1 and Year 2, a creative corridor area shared with the Reception class, an intervention zone and a designated outdoor space.

We have fantastic facilities such as a Forest School, Reading Den and Sensory Garden. In addition, in September 2018 we federated with The Revel CE Primary School and so we benefit from working collaboratively with colleagues across The Ignite Federation.

Key Requirements

The successful candidate will be an excellent Key Stage 1 practitioner as well as a specialist in Maths. We are looking for someone who can provide an exciting, high quality and innovative teaching and learning experience for some of our youngest pupils, as well as being able to lead and develop Maths across the school.

You should be able to demonstrate that you can:
- Meet the DFE Teachers’ standards;
- Deliver consistently good/outstanding teaching enabling pupils to make good progress;
- Take a full and positive role in the school;
- Manage people well, fostering positive and professional relationships;
- Develop and deliver a strategic learning-focused vision and drive for our KS1 classes;
- Strategically, develop and lead Maths across the school;
- Work on their own initiative, make management decisions and manage situations independently;
- Make a wider contribution to the school community.

We are looking for an inspirational teacher who can demonstrate strengths within Maths & KS1 practice and who has a demonstrable track record of management at any level (the successful candidate will be a member of the schools Senior Management Team). A working knowledge of using Read, Write, Inc Phonics and Maths Mastery would be desirable. The successful candidate would be expected to lead a team of practitioners and would need to demonstrate evidence of effective communication and motivational skills as well as supporting the professional development of colleagues in a previous role. A desire to improve professionally and develop your leadership skills is imperative.

We can offer you:
- An extremely happy and caring school with an inclusive Christian ethos
- A friendly, supportive staff team and Governing body
- A village school with enthusiastic and very polite children who love learning
- Excellent resources and grounds
- Autonomy to innovate and develop our Maths & KS1 provision
- A unified, passionate and driven Senior Management Team
- Opportunities to work collaboratively within the Ignite Federation

Additional Information & How to Apply

Wolvey CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged so that you can see first hand just what we can offer. Please contact us on 01455 220279 or office@wolveyschool.co.uk

Please complete and return the online application form to Mrs S Southworth at sbm@wolveyschool.co.uk by 12 noon on Thursday 17th October 2019.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 24th October 2019, if you haven't heard from us by this date please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.