Teacher – Subject Leader (E3755) - Seacroft Grange Primary School

We have a rare opportunity for someone to join our teaching team following the promotion of a member of our staff. Opportunities for teaching posts do not come up often at our school and we’re looking to Invest in GOLD standard for another committed teacher who is ready to shine!

Are you an exceptional teacher who is performing at an extremely high standard and looking for the next step in your career, leading a subject in a successful school? 

We are looking to appoint someone who is adaptable and has the ambition, drive and resilience to serve in an inner-city school and who is unwavering in their commitment to improve the outcomes and lives of children. 

Do you want to work in a school with a Headteacher and Governing Body who set out a crystal-clear direction for the school. (Ofsted, June 2016) and help achieve our commitment of wanting ‘the best for and the best from everyone in our learning community’?

We are looking for:

• An excellent classroom practitioner ready to lead a subject (with a TLR)
• An ability to use initiative and complete their work to a high standard
• An ambitious and driven person who will add value to our school
• A person who is resilient, who perseveres and embraces challenge
• Someone with a good sense of humour who is willing to fully engage in the life of the school community including working with parents and truly embraces  ‘Investment in GOLD standard’.

We can offer you:

• A school where 100% of staff feel proud to work here and feel supported (staff survey 2023)
• Consistent investment in you as a teacher, leader and person
• Pupils with good attitudes to learning and who understand ‘GOLD standard’ learning behaviour 
• An ‘inspirational’ and ‘ambitious’ Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team
• ‘Consistency in strategy and policy’
• Staff with an ‘unwavering commitment’ to school who are hugely supportive and make up a vibrant school team
• ‘Impressive’ pastoral systems to support vulnerable children
• Collaboration with other agencies including being a member of the Leeds East Primary Partnership Trust (LEPP)
• Investment in your development

*The Job Description & Person Specification is available to view at:

https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/jobs/teacher-subject-leader 

We promote diversity and wish to reflect the population of Leeds within our school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well being of all our pupils and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments would be subject to an enhanced DBS and two references, at least one from your present employer.

Employment is subject to a probationary period as set out in the probationary policy and procedures as adopted by the Governing Body of our school.  A copy is available from school.

Please email completed applications to Julie Hinchliff, School Business Manager businessmanager@seacroftgps.org.uk 

We encourage all candidates to contact school to organise a visit prior to the closing date. Please contact Julie Hinchliff, School Business Manager to make an appointment on 0113 2605385.

Closing Date: Thursday 16th May 2024

Shortlisting: Friday 17th May 2024

Interviews: Tuesday 21st May, Wednesday 22nd May & Thursday 23rd May 2024

Pre interview teaching observation (if already in a school. If you’re not working in a school then you will be asked to teach here at SGPS): Week commencing Monday 20th May 2024.

Please note handwritten applications will not be accepted.

Please visit our website at www.seacroftgps.org.uk for more information about the school.

Policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.