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Head of Teaching, Learning and Curriulum - John Gulson Primary School

Employer
Coventry City Council
Location
George Street, Coventry, CV1 4HB
Salary
L13 - 19 (£56,721 - £65,735 per annum)
Closing date
19 Feb 2021
Reference
coventrycc/TP/189/1405

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Sector
Education
Job Type
Schools / Academies - Leadership Roles, Head of subject
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

The Headteacher and Governing Body of John Gulson Primary School are seeking to appoint an ambitious, effective and inspiring practitioner to be the new Head of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum.

We know that education has the power to transform lives. At John Gulson, staff, Governors, families and pupils are united in their mission to excel and secure the best possible future for each person within our care by laying the foundations for high academic achievement and all-round personal development.

The school is in the process of undergoing significant change following a restructure consultation. We have come a long way since September 2020 and we want to build upon this. This role is new to the school and will work alongside the new Head of Safeguarding, SEND, Behaviour and Pastoral Care. The successful candidate will be responsible for improving standards in teaching and learning from Nursery to Year 6, and for the development of a bespoke ‘John Gulson’ curriculum, building upon the improvements made this year and ensuring that our wonderful children have access to a curriculum that will engage, inspire and enthuse; a curriculum that is fit for 21st century citizens. The successful candidate will report directly to the Headteacher.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Will uphold the inclusive principles that are integral to our ethos, values and vision;
  • Has a proven track-record of using and applying evidence-based teaching and learning strategies;
  • Will keep abreast of developments in teaching, learning and curriculum at national, regional and local levels and disseminate this knowledge effectively to staff;
  • Is an exemplary teacher, having also had experience at coaching classroom based staff at all phases of the Primary phase (inc. Nursery);
  • Is an experienced senior leader who is able to provide strong, focused and professional leadership;
  • Can work alongside the data lead (the Headteacher) to ensure a continued and sustained rise in standards;
  • Has a full understanding of both adult and child mental health and well-being;
  • Is a team player who is ready for a challenge!

This post will suit an experienced Senior Leader looking for exciting new challenges and ready to take the next step in their career. You will need to provide evidence of an outstanding 'track record' to date. You will need to be a child centred leader who would relish the opportunity to collaborate with our aspirational families.

We will offer you the opportunity to be part of a new, exciting and forward-thinking Core Senior Leadership Team; a chance to join us on this exciting journey of improvement where there are simply no limits; and a full commitment to your ongoing CPD and well-being.

This is a non-class-based role although there will be a PPA teaching commitment in Year 6 of 1.5 days per week.

Start date 1 September 2021 (or earlier if possible)

If you feel you can meet all of the above criteria and more, please contact Ms V Sumner, Headteacher, on 02476 227791 for a further discussion and to arrange a visit to the school (abiding by Covid-19 risk assessment restrictions).

Closing date for applications: Friday 19th February 2021 at 12pm.

An application pack is available to download below. Completed applications to be sent directly to the School Business Manager, Mrs F Macnab:

f.macnab@johngulson.coventry.sch.uk

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please go to the school website to view our privacy statement - https://www.johngulson.coventry.sch.uk/about/gdpr/

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About Coventry City Council

Coventry

At Coventry City Council we never want to hear the words – ‘but that’s the way we’ve always done it!” We are a Council that’s looking for new ways of working to tackle new – and old – challenges. We have had great success already and made great strides in changing the way we deliver services and in the way we work with colleagues. We have brought in a new flexible approach to working – giving staff the power, skills and tools to work from the best place at the best time to get the job done. We have a new Customer Service Centre, more online services for residents, a new Council office building, and a city that is changing to meet a new age of driverless cars and superfast broadband. There’s never been a more exciting time to be a part of Coventry.

The City

Coventry

Coventry is a city that is changing fast – and we are looking for candidates with the right skills and personality to join our team and help take us into a bright new future. We are a city that is going places - with an inspiring, world-famous history and exciting times ahead. We are UK City of Culture 2021; home to award-winning universities, top level sport and concerts and famous brands such as Jaguar Land Rover and Severn Trent. We are a part of the ‘Midlands-Engine’, the home of the UK motor industry and a proud multicultural city. Major developments are taking shape around the city, including a new-look shopping centre, a water park, new business quarter, restaurants and a modernised rail station. More and more firms and families are relocating to our city as they see what we have to offer. Coventry is a great place to live and work, and it’s getting even better!

The Council

Coventry

Our city is changing – and the Council is changing too. Headed by Chief Executive, Martin Reeves – who has assisted in bringing in the new WMCA - the Council is committed to improving the quality of life for residents – and its workforce. The Council is bringing in new, streamlined ways of working and making more use of technology to deliver services in new ways – helping residents to do more for themselves online and to do business with us when and how they want.

Coventry City Council is a modern council for a new age, embracing technology and flexible working to continue to rise to new challenges. It’s a council that’s not afraid to try something new!

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Telephone
02476 97 5500
Location
One Friargate, Coventry
Coventry
West Midlands
CV1 2GN
United Kingdom

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