Head of Key Stage 2

Location

Whetstone, Leicestershire | United Kingdom

Job description

HEAD OF KEY STAGE 2

Required from September 2024

MPR/UPR (Plus TLR 2c)

1.0fte Permanent

A very exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational and dynamic Head of Key Stage 2 to make a significant contribution across Years 5 and 6 at Hexham Middle School. We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious, and caring professional who places pupil success and wellbeing at the heart of what they do. The Head of Key Stage 2 is responsible for shaping our pupils to be respectful young people who have a strong engagement in their education and personal development and who have high aspirations for themselves and their futures.

We are a large and flourishing middle school set in the historical market town of Hexham and are co-located with Queen Elizabeth High School as part of Hadrian Learning Trust. In September 2021, we moved into brand new school buildings with state-of-the-art learning facilities. We cherish the strong partnerships that exist between pupils, parents/carers, staff and the local community making this a successful, friendly and welcoming school. Pupils at Hexham Middle School have an eagerness to learn and achieve very well academically.

We pride ourselves on the care and support we give the children, and you will be at the forefront of pastoral care, wider pupil support and inclusion. You will work with the children and their parents/carers to build strong, positive relationships to enable them to fulfil their potential and thrive. You will be ambitious for the success of all learners and will establish an environment where high expectations are the norm. You will support vulnerable learners, each with individual needs, to learn, achieve and shine during their middle school years.

Our activity programme beyond the classroom is broad and enriching, and we are proud of the many and varied extra-curricular activities that form part of our educational offer. We have high expectations of behaviour and attitudes and strive to enhance the personal development of our pupils through a well-sequenced curriculum experience. We invest strongly in our teachers’ professional development and the successful applicant will be well supported to become the best they can be.

The successful applicant will access a supportive induction and professional development package. The postholder will teach 16 hours per week with significant leadership time to fulfil the role. The postholder will gain experience of working closely with the Senior Leadership Team on a daily basis. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to obtain a satisfactory Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you wish to speak to someone regarding the vacancy, please contact our HR team on [01434] 610300 or email us on [email protected] . 

Applicants are encouraged to visit our school at one of the below times:

·        Friday 8 March 10.15am

·        Monday 11 March 4.30pm

If you would like to arrange an alternative time to visit us or a chance to discuss the role/school, please contact us via [email protected] . 

Application packs are available from our website at . If you wish to apply, please email your letter of application and completed application form to [email protected] . Please complete and send us the criminal records declaration form if you are shortlisted for an interview.

Closing date for applications: Monday 18th March 9.30am  

Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 25th March   

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