School Job Vacancies

Description...

Oakdene Primary School is an Outstanding Primary School (Ofsted Nov 2012). We have very high levels of attainment, achievement and standards. We are always looking to enhance our provision to ensure that our Children receive the very best education.

We are now looking for a Senior Leader in Foundation Stage / Key Stage 1. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Senior Leadership Team to further develop our outstanding provision.

The successful candidate:

· Is an outstanding teacher and has a proven track record of raising standards in Key Stage 1
· Sees children’s development at the heart of everything they undertake
· Has the ambition to become an outstanding leader
· Can motivate and inspire an outstanding team of people
· Will work alongside committed colleagues and continue to spark their enthusiasm for curriculum
change and professional development
· Has led a key area in School life and has demonstrated an impact on children’s learning and
achievement
· Will be proactive in further developing a consistent and continuous focus on children’s
achievement using data and benchmarks to monitor progress
· Will have an unrelenting focus on educational standards
· Will lead on English throughout the School with the ability to implement the new curriculum from
September 2014
· Will lead on Parental Engagement and Pupil Voice throughout the whole of the School

In return we offer:

· Very highly motivated children
· A welcoming, caring atmosphere in School
· An extremely committed and highly professional team of staff
· A strong PTA and supportive Parents
· A dedicated team of Governors committed to making School life better for all our children
· Extensive CPD opportunities to develop into a very strong leader



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.

This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Section Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.


Application forms are available online from www.sthelens.gov.uk or alternatively by contacting Human Resources. Please return all forms direct to Mrs. H. Lee (Headteacher) at the School.


Visits to Oakdene are welcomed on Tuesday 1st April at 9.15am or Thursday 3rd April at 2.00pm. Please ring Mrs. Jan Campbell (Business Manager) to book an appointment.


Closing date is 12 NOON on Friday 25th April.


Shortlisting will take place on Monday 28th April and successful candidates will be informed on Tuesday 29th April.

Observations will take place on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th May.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 8th May.