Responsibility for leading Key Stage 2
To start 1st September 2010

We are an average sized primary school where almost all the pupils are White British.

The school has an above average proportion of pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is above average.

Following the 2006 inspection, a number of changes to the leadership and management of the school took place: the current Headteacher has been in post since April 2008.

The school provides a friendly, caring environment where pupils, who face personal difficulties, and their families, feel well supported. (OFSTED,2009).

The school holds a Healthy Schools Award, the Charter Mark for Inclusion, the Basic Skills Mark and the Eco-School Bronze and Silver Awards. The school is currently subject to Special Measures, and is looking to accelerate its exit through the appointment of an outstanding classroom practitioner, passionate about learning and teaching and, committed to raising standards through example and innovation.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an outstanding, dynamic classroom practitioner with an excellent understanding of how children learn.

• Can make a positive impact within and beyond their own classroom.

• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate inspire lead and support colleagues.

• Has a commitment to working as part of a team and work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, governors, the Local Authority and Partner schools.

• Can lead by example and be a positive role model.

• A commitment to celebrating and fostering the multi-ethnic nature of the local community, and wider areas.

• Can work strategically with the Leadership Team to bring about swift and sustainable improvement.

• Is Committed to raising standards through example and innovation

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic, friendly children.
• Committed, hard working and friendly colleagues.

• Opportunities to work strategically with the Headteacher and the senior leadership team and bring your own ideas.

• A supportive Senior Leadership Team committed to providing quality continuing professional development and support.

Application packs can be requested via the school office or by email Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by phoning the school office (01709 863622).

Completed application forms should be returned direct to the school.

Denaby Main Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will have an enhanced CRB check.

Please ensure you contact the school for any information before the Easter Holiday. The last day school is open is Thursday 1st April.

Interviews for this post will take place on Thursday 6th May 2010.

Many thanks for your interest in this vacancy.