Phase Leader
Foster's Primary School
Job location
Bexley
Employment status
Full–time
Job details
About Foster’s Primary School
Foster’s is a popular two-form entry school on the Welling / Bexleyheath borders with a rich history. We were recognised as a ‘good’ school in our last Ofsted inspection and have a strong staff team. Our teachers are dedicated, enthusiastic and committed to maintaining the highest standards and providing a creative curriculum for the pupils in our care. Our children are our biggest asset; they are polite, courteous, kind to each other and enjoy their learning. We are fortunate to have a bright, modern site with plenty of outdoor space, a Forest School area and modern resources including ICT.
For further information about the school, please visit: www.fosters.bexley.sch.uk
Your Opportunity
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher who is looking to further his/her career and is passionate about innovative learning approaches.
We are looking for an outstanding practitioner with the ability, drive and passion to lead a Phase effectively. Experience in the use of assessment data would also be desirable. As a member of the school’s leadership team, (TLR - £3,017 to £7,368) you will share good practice with others, support colleagues, model approaches to teaching and learning and support staff training and INSET.
What we can offer you:-
• A supportive, forward-thinking leadership team
• A determination to create a positive work-life balance for all of our staff
• A conscientious Senior Leadership team who value the wellbeing of all staff
• A strong ethos of high expectation and challenge for all learners
• A commitment to professional development, with excellent ECT and middle leader programs
• An iPad and laptop for individual use
• As a Bexley School, we are able to offer access to a range of additional benefits, including savings on child care vouchers, well-being support and cycle scheme
We highly recommend visits to the school, which can be arranged by contacting the school office via email at admin@foaters.bexley.sch.uk or by calling 020 8298 7336.
Your Application
To apply for this vacancy please complete the application form, available to download from the downloads section below, paying particular attention to Section 4 of the form, to indicate how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Person Specification. You will also be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form with your application. CVs will not be accepted. Applications should be submitted via email to admin@fosters.bexley.sch.uk. Alternatively, paper applications should be sent to Foster’s Primary School, Westbrooke Road, Welling, DA16 1PN. The closing date for applications is as stated above.
References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview.
Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. Foster’s Primary School therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the person specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.
Foster’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.
Foster’s Primary School is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.
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