Primary Lead Teacher

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As part of our continued growth, we’re delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Primary Lead Teacher to join our supportive and close-knit team at Glebedale School, located in Stoke-on-Trent.

This is an exciting role for a passionate educator who is ready to lead, inspire, and shape the learning experiences of pupils with additional needs in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Job Purpose

As the Primary Lead Teacher , you will work alongside the Assistant Headteacher to provide leadership and management of the school’s Key Stage 2 (KS2) curriculum, delivering high-quality teaching and the effective use of resources.

You will work to improve learning standards and achievement for all pupils, while also carrying out your duties as a classroom teacher.

As a KS2 leader, you will contribute to whole-school self-evaluation and school improvement planning and be responsible for mentoring and developing staff within the key stage.

Duties and responsibilities

In collaboration with the Assistant Headteacher :

• Set high expectations for all pupils in KS2 and inspire and motivate staff and pupils to reach and maintain high standards
• Lead staff by setting standards through personal classroom practice, demonstrating different strategies to deliver improved pupil performance in KS2 learning
• Provide guidance and support to staff within the key stage, working in partnership with parents and the community, keeping them informed and involved in pupils’ learning
• Show an understanding of the school’s current systems for recording pupil progress within the key stage
• Oversee the use of schemes of work and their delivery, and measure impact on teaching and learning
• Work with other teachers to review the curriculum and ensure continuity and progress
• Take a leading role in inducting new key stage staff and ensuring they uphold expected values and teaching standards

Experience and Qualifications :

About us

Glebedale School is a special needs school providing education for ages 7 years and upwards. We offer a nurturing and welcoming environment to SEMH pupils, with a curriculum focused on therapy, education, and personal development. Our goal is to help pupils grow academically, socially, and emotionally to become capable future citizens.

We serve 30 pupils from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and Cheshire areas. In our last Ofsted inspection in December 2022, we were rated “Good”.

We are part of Acorn Education , the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead in setting and delivering innovative approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are proud to be recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year in 2024.

Why Join Acorn Education?

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package including :

Additional benefits through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, include :

We focus on the outcomes for pupils and vulnerable young adults, ensuring your role makes a positive impact on their lives.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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