Key Stage Two Leader with Yr5 Class Responsibility - Full-time

We are looking for a KS Leader, with class responsibility (Yr 5), who would like to be a part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

We are seeking an enthusiastic, hard-working and experienced Primary School teacher to join our dedicated team at Barming. As a KS Leader, you will play a crucial role in shaping and supporting your KS to ensure all children make good progress and attainment.

Responsibilities

Curriculum Development:

• Support Key Stage staff to get the best possible outcomes from the children.

• Acknowledge wellbeing time and the importance this has on the learning abilities of our children.

• To work alongside SLT to discuss the needs of the curriculum to ensure it always matches the needs of the children and to cascade this through KS2.

Student Engagement:

• Implement strategies to promote a love for learning.

• Organise and coordinate KS2 related activities, events, and competitions.

• To uphold the schools’ policies to ensure all children follow our school rules and core values.

Assessment and Data Analysis:

• Oversee the development and implementation of effective assessment strategies to track progress.

• Analyse assessment data to inform teaching practises and identify areas for improvement.

Parent and Community Engagement:

• Communicate effectively with parents regarding KS2 matters.

• Collaborate with the wider community to enhance English learning opportunities across the school.

Professional Development:

• Engage in continuous professional development and share knowledge with colleagues.

• Work alongside the SLT to ensure the school continues to move forward., Barming Pre-School and Primary School is a member of the Orchard Academy Trust family of schools and is made up of Allington Primary School and Barming Pre-School and Primary School. We cater for 2 – 11 year olds. It is a well-equipped two-form entry primary school serving the village of Barming (and surrounding areas) on the edge of Maidstone. We have approximately 466 children in purpose built accommodation, including shared resource and work areas, corridor libraries and a computer suite. Our school has a large site which provides admirably for our social and academic work. We strive for a provision committed to enabling every child to become the very best they can be, encouraging high expectations and working hard to achieve the very best for everyone in our school.

Barming Pre-School and Primary School is committed to developing staff in order to ensure that teaching and learning in the school is of the highest standard. We endeavour to provide a high quality provision within an inclusive environment and ever changing financial position.

Well-being is high up on our priorities, ensuring that this is cascaded throughout our school for children, staff and wider community. This helps to provide an environment that is continuously looking at work/life balance – work hard / play hard!

Barming Pre-School and Primary School is committed to safeguarding children. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service, check against the ISA barred list for children, online checks and it is subject to references. References will be sought before interview, unless otherwise stated on your application form with a valid reason.

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Willingness to engage in CPD such as NPQs.

Understanding that working as part of team is crucial to good progress and attaintment

Strong knowledge of primary school curriculum and assessment methods

Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to inspire and motivate both pupils and colleagues.

Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment with Mr Laker (Headteacher).

Closing date and Short Listing: Monday 25^th November 2024

Pay Scale: MPS/UPS and TLR

The ideal candidate will start 1^st January 2025 or Tuesday 22^nd April 2025

We reserve the right to call to interview/appoint at any time.

Barming Pre-School and Primary School is committed to safeguarding children. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service, check against the ISA barred list for children and it is subject to references.

References will be obtained before interviews.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr Chris Laker

• Address:Belmont Close, Barming, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9DY

• Telephone: (01622) 726472

• Email: hr@barming.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01622 729844