About the Post

Christchurch Junior School has a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic teacher and aspiring leader to join our wider leadership team. The core purpose of the post will be to lead a team of teachers, learning support assistants and pupils within a year group, with an overall responsibility for pupils’ achievement and progress (both in their learning and in pastoral matters).

We are looking for a teacher who is confident to lead and coach their year team to secure the best possible teaching and learning across their own class and three other classes in a year group. You will play an integral role on our journey to excellence and will be encouraged to be innovative in your approach.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of raising educational standards and leading school improvement, alongside a commitment to engage positively with local communities.

Christchurch Junior School is a member of Twynham Learning - an exciting multi-academy trust of ambitious infant, junior, primary and secondary schools serving the local community. Its aim is to offer this generation of children, young people and those involved in their education the very best leadership, teaching and learning, professional development and support services.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• be immersed in the life of a busy school

• lead a team of hardworking, committed and caring colleagues
• teach a KS2 class of highly motivated pupils who have excellent learning behaviours
• take responsibility for the attainment, progress and outcomes for a year group, including proactively implementing strategies for accelerating improvement
• safeguard the year group, including pupils and staff
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies

What we can offer you

• By working at our school, you will be making a positive contribution to our local community
• An opportunity to work with wonderful children
• Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system leadership
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience of classroom teaching in KS2
• Recent experience of pupils with differing educational needs
• The ability to relate to children in and out of the classroom
• Recent leadership experience within a school setting
• The ability to live our school values of belonging, achieving and growing
• Relentless ambition for every child in your care

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application or arrange a tour of Christchurch Junior School, please contact Sam Fuller (Headteacher) on 01202 485579 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies

The closing date is Monday 22nd May 2023. Shortlisting will take place immediately after and interviews will be held on Thursday 25th May 2023

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Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with ch