Key Stage 1 Leading Teacher

Occupational group
Teaching - primary
Working pattern
Full time
Term time
Contract type
Permanent
Salary
MPS/UPS + TLR2 (£3,391)
Hours
1.0 FTE
Location
The Coombes CE Primary School RG2 9NX
Application closing date
Job advert

The Coombes CE Primary School

“A Love of Learning Grows Here”

Leading Teacher KS1 (Key Stage Lead) MPS/UPS + TLR2 Required from January/February or April 2025

We are looking to appoint an experienced, creative, imaginative and pro-active Leading Teacher for Key Stage 1– Could this be you? 

Taking the lead across our KS1 classes, you will demonstrate and inspire outstanding and creative practice, forging strong transitional links with EYFS and KS2 colleagues. You will have a clear and passionate vision of how children best learn, and will have the leadership ability to shape provision and support colleagues in developing their teaching and learning skills.

This is an incredibly unique opportunity, with the chance to shape our new KS1 Library, playground development and multi-purpose targeted provision learning space as well as lead a phase in a school that has a swimming pool, Woodland learning space and STEM room. We are looking for someone who has experience in a primary school, embraces innovation and is reflective, courageous and sensitive in their ability to lead change. Someone who is knowledgeable in phonics (Read, Write, Inc) and end of key stage 1 statutory assessments. This post is a senior leadership position and provides a wider opportunity to develop leadership and lead change across the whole school and our Trust. 

We are in the midst of much innovative change, and can provide a unique opportunity for a reflective and ambitious Key Stage 1 Leader who wants to make a genuine difference. We offer you personalised support, empowerment, Trust to do your role and an excellent supportive staff team to work within.

We welcome and encourage visits to our school. To arrange a visit please email the Operations Manager, Joanna Hardy, email: operations@coombes.wokingham.sch.uk. 

Application forms can be found in the work for us section of the school website: https://www.thecoombes.com

Applications must be submitted by email with a letter of application to operations@coombes.wokingham.sch.uk 

No CVs will be accepted.

Applications will be considered upon receipt with final submission date of 13th December.

The Coombes CE Primary School
School Road, Arborfield Cross, Reading, Berkshire RG2 9NX

 

The Keys Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced criminal records check.

Job description
Person specification
Contact
Joanna Hardy, Operations Manager. Email: operations@coombes.wokingham.sch.uk Telephone: 0118 976 0751
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