Woolden Hill Primary School

Our aim is to help our children to be the best that they can be, in all that they do. We want them to have respect for themselves, each other and the world around them. We also want them to be independent learners in order to prepare them for their next schools and the world of work beyond.

Woolden Hill Primary School is a vibrant school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs, both now and in the future.

We pride ourselves on being a research informed school and engage in regular opportunities to learn about the latest developments in Teaching and Learning. We invest in staff CPD to ensure that all members of the school can develop. We visit other schools and find out about the best practise both within this country and beyond to ensure that we are ready for the next adventures the world of education has to offer.

Our unique setting allows our children to benefit from a range of experiences to enhance their learning. Our curriculum follows the drivers of past, present and future to allow our children to engage in the past to help learn about how they can be effective citizens both now and in the future. We have a vast outdoor area which allows for pond dipping, Forest Schools and additional learning opportunities. We can also walk to Bradgate Park for enhanced experiences in geography and science.

“Leaders and other staff are ambitious for pupils. They want all pupils to have the knowledge and skills to be successful in their futures.” - OFSTED

Our Vision:

• To provide an environment that is safe and friendly and encourages learning.
• Provide a broad and balanced learning experience that is accessible, motivating and exciting.
• Value the experiences that parents provide for their children and broaden this with a range of activities beyond the classroom.
• Promote life long learning using a range of teaching styles which cater for individual learning needs.
• Interact with the local community.
• Strive for excellence, seeking to maximise and celebrate the success of all our pupils.
• Value supportive team work.

Discovery Schools Academy Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence is shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school
• Amazing children to work with every single day!
• CPD development through attendance at DSAT networks, EPIC Speech and Language Team and EPIC Psychology support and wider external partnership working
• The opportunity to be part of developing a creative curriculum that builds on the best research in cognitive science and curriculum design
• The opportunity for career progressions within the school and through wider opportunities within the Discovery Trust
• Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits such as reduced gym memberships and retail discounts
• Car Parking

Discovery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will also carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2022. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion