Haddon Primary and Nursery School may appear small and ordinary, but inside it boasts a modern, exciting learning environment with extensive grounds. Our happy, polite, and eager-to-learn children are supported by a talented, committed staff who go the extra mile. We focus on knowing each child and their family, fostering confident, aspirational, independent learners. Our broad curriculum emphasises English and Mathematics, celebrating individuality and supporting personal development. We prioritise a strong home-school partnership, ensuring children feel happy, safe, and valued.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning within the primary school setting while leading the development and implementation of the English curriculum across the school. This role requires balancing the responsibilities of leading English provision and leading a class effectively to ensure high-quality education and achievement for all children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons that cater to the diverse needs of all children in the class.
• Create a stimulating and supportive learning environment that fosters children's curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.
• Foster a positive classroom culture that promotes respect, inclusion, and positive behaviour management.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the curriculum and share best practices for teaching and learning.
• Lead the development and implementation of the English curriculum across the school.
• Contribute to the school's curriculum development, ensuring it meets the needs of all pupils.
• Demonstrate leadership skills by leading staff meetings and professional development sessions.
• Monitor and evaluate pupil progress, using data to inform teaching and curriculum planning.

We are looking for:

• Believes in each child and has high aspirations for their achievement.
• Evidence of professional development relevant to English leadership and curriculum development.
• Experience in leading English curriculum development.
• Proven track record of improving pupil outcomes in English.
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has great ideas and is eager to share them!
• Delights in being with children and puts their well-being at the heart of everything.
• Sincerely values every member of the school community.
• Has the ability to make learning fun and engaging, ensuring all children are appropriately challenged.
• Is prepared to go the extra mile with a smile on their face!

We Can Offer You:

• A commitment to people across our partnership, underpinned by our people principles: adaptability, wellness, recognising achievement, employee voice and engagement, professional development and growth, inclusivity, and collaboration.
• Access to extensive, high-quality CPL at every stage of your career, including opportunities to grow as a leader.
• The opportunity to progress across the partnership, realising your career ambitions.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, offering specialist support including counselling, financial support, and legal advice.
• A fantastic working environment, with a team that works together for the benefit of the children in our schools.

Application Details:

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact our HR Team at HR@flyinghightrust.co.uk or by calling 0115 989 1915 to arrange a visit.

Early application is strongly encouraged, as we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the closing date.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.