Following a recent inspection in January
2023 the school were given a good Ofsted rating for Personal Development and
EYFS. We require an energetic and
enthusiastic individual to support us for the next part of our journey.
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Help develop a positive ethos within the
primary school in accordance with our vision for the development.
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Ensure and uphold high levels of expectation
amongst all stakeholders.
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Provide a visible presence to pupils, parents,
carers and staff.
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Promote
a love of lifelong learning
·
Have
excellent organisational and social skills
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Demonstrate
the ability to build on success and manage change
·
Show
commitment to a culture of continuous improvement that promotes excellence for
staff and pupils alike and builds on our current Ofsted rating
·
Demonstrate
excellent inter-personal and communication skills with the ability to
articulate
·
A
clear vision for the through school and support positive relationships across
the Trust
In return, we will offer you:
- A collaborative and inclusive culture, where team members will upskill you and give you regular opportunities to learn from each other in a safe and collaborative environment, both within your schools and Trust-wide.
- An opportunity to undertake structured CPD via access to the National College online CPD platform and/or apprenticeships such as Level 7 Senior Leaders Masters, with regular twilights.
- Access to Career Pathways and Pledge to help you plan for and make your goals a reality via our Professional Growth and Performance (PPG) process.
- A wellbeing culture, with paid and unpaid time off to support life events via our Life Leave Policy, access to a Wellbeing Champion and the opportunity to participate in our annual staff wellbeing survey with Edurio, so we know and can respond to views.
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which includes confidential counselling, access to wellbeing advice and a lifestyle app called “My Possible Self”.
- Access to a suite of supportive policies, such as Life Leave, Wellbeing, Career Break and Family Friendly.
- Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Access to a comprehensive employee rewards package including Long Service Awards, Employee Referral Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and contribution to glasses and eye-sight tests for eligible display screen users.
- Opportunity to be part of key Trust-wide collaborative groups such as the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI working group) and Wellbeing working groups, including menopause support and neurodiversity support.
- Onsite parking at all schools.
NB CVs will not be accepted.
Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and ECTs alike.
We reserve
the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for
the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as
early as possible.
We
value our people and are dedicated to making sure that everybody feels
empowered to bring their authentic self to work. We have an outstanding
opportunity to work at Gossey Lane Academy as Class Teacher.
We promise to treat all candidates fairly, consistently and with respect throughout the application, assessment, and selection process.
We are also “happy to talk flexible working” subject to the operational requirements of the role.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means
that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions
and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers,
and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further
information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Gossey Lane Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
Claire Pinson
0121 464 2909
cpinson@gosseylane.academy