The Link School - Associate Senior Leader - Primary Curriculum Lead

Link School, Sunderland
Headteacher: Mrs Donna Walker
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Link School Springwell Dene, Swindon Road Sunderland SR3 4EE Tel: 0191 561 5777
Link School Pallion, Waverley Terrace, Sunderland SR4 6TA Tel: 0191 561 4777
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Associate Senior Leader andndash; Primary Curriculum Lead, KS2 Teacher
Leadership Range 3-7
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The Link School is recognised nationally as one of the leading schools in Alternative Provision. The school is based across two sites and caters for learners at Key Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4. The school supports the diverse needs of young people in Sunderland many of whom are extremely vulnerable and challenging. The school has been graded good by Ofsted at both of its sites.andnbsp; In order to build on the schoolandrsquo;s strengths and continue the journey towards outstanding the Management Committee is seeking to appoint an Associate Senior Leader who will also lead on curriculum development and has the ability to deliver an effective quality of education across the primary phase (Reception to Y6).
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The school offers a supportive working environment, a strong commitment to CPD and career opportunities. We are an IQM Flagship Status School for Inclusion, and a Platinum Anti-Bullying School.
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This is a superb opportunity for an ambitious teacher or middle leader who is ready to take the step up to Senior Leadership. Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic and talented candidates who have the willingness and potential to develop their careers and make a significant contribution to our schooland#39;s ethos. The focus of the role will be on development and delivery of the curriculum across the primary phase. andnbsp;The post holder will be based at our Springwell Dene site which caters for those young people who have been permanently excluded from their mainstream school and those young people who display extreme challenging behaviour.
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The successful candidate will:
Have vision, innovative ideas and a positive approach.
Be able to show evidence of leadership and excellent teaching in their career to date.
Have a demonstrable track record of raising attainment and achievement of learners with challenging behaviour.
Have high expectations of self, staff and learners.
Have ambition and the potential for further career development.
Be willing to commit to completing an accredited Senior Leadership course.
Make a positive contribution to the wider life of the school.
If you require further information about this role please contact Donna Walker (Headteacher) on 0191 561 5777
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Application forms and further details are available by e mailing
Ms Caroline Granton, Director of Finance and Premises, Link School, caroline.granton@schools.sunderland.gov.uk, to whom completed applications should be returned
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The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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Applications to be returned to Caroline Granton at the above e mail address
Closing date: Friday 9 February 2024 Noon
Interviews: Wednesday 14 February 2024 andnbsp;
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