Primary Advantage Federation
Leader of Learning
Assessment
The Primary Advantage Federation is seeking to recruit a Leader of Learning. The role would support the leadership of assessment across our teaching school alliance and beyond. Responsibilities would include the project management and development of our assessment tracker, the delivery of training and contributing to our CPD programmes. This is a high profile role working with teachers across our Federation as well as supporting other schools. The successful candidate will be an excellent leader and teacher with first class organisational skills. You will be a self-starter with drive, vision and creativity for the development of our existing CPD programmes. You will be committed to the development of teaching and learning, have strong mentoring and coaching skills and a passion for the curriculum. You will need to have a love of learning and a desire to make a real difference to our students and community. You will be joining a fast-paced, ambitious federation with an outstanding, open team. You can expect to work in a high energy atmosphere where you will receive support in developing your vision. The Leader of Learning: 1. Will provide training and support for primary schools across our Federation and beyond on identified priorities. 2. Will support in the collection, analysis of impact and evaluation of intervention programmes, linked to school improvement plans and work with leaders and teachers to provide training, in line with SEF and SDP priorities. 3. Will model best practice in the classroom, providing coaching, team teaching and modelling in classes as needed. 4. Will provide support for the Head of Teaching Schools in the day to day running of the school and can deputise in his/her absence. 5. Will be required to work across the federated schools and foster appropriate links between the schools. We wish to appoint someone that has: • Excellent teaching and interpersonal skills • The potential to develop others effectively and work as part of a team • Highly reflective practice • Creative and new ideas with an ability to translate them into inclusive practice • High quality organisational skills • Evidence of improving student outcomes About us We are a Federation of eight primary schools called Primary Advantage. We believe our schools can gain many benefits from working collaboratively and can achieve more by working together. We have made a commitment to a shared responsibility to the wider education community, the provision of good quality education and the improvement of life chances for pupils in the community beyond that of our own schools. Teachers, support staff, school leaders and Governors have added expertise in working alongside colleagues to improve provision and outcomes for pupils.
Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Lucy Blewett at development@primaryadvantage.hackney.sch.uk to arrange an informal discussion. To download our application form, please visit www.primaryadvantage.co.uk/recruitment. Start date: Closing date: Interviews: Scale:
January 2018 or sooner if possible nd Wednesday 2 August 2017 at 9:30am tbc L6 – L10 (£51,476-£56,083) - Fixed term contract - 0.4
Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced Criminal Record Check via the DBS. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all members of staff to share this commitment.
Primary Advantage Federation – Schools Achieving More Together St John & St James, Holy Trinity, St John the Baptist, St Matthias CE Primary, Springfield, Morningside, Gainsborough and De Beauvoir Primary Schools.