Primary Teacher / Aspiring Leader

MPS - UPS (Leadership L1 - L3)
Permanent 
Full time 
 

The Trustees are seeking to appoint a Primary Teacher for Excelsior Academy which, for the right applicant, may also include a leadership opportunity (depending upon experience). We envisage the role commencing in September 2022 or earlier by negotiation.

The successful candidate will positively contribute to raising standards of attainment and achievement for all pupils at Excelsior Academy in all aspects of Academy life by providing high quality teaching, support and guidance to all pupils in their care. You will fully utilise your skills, talents, knowledge and expertise, setting a positive example via your own professional behaviour.

There is the potential for you to be responsible for the day-to-day running of Key Stage 2 and lead on a core subject within the primary. If leadership is an aspect of your role, you will work co-operatively with other leaders with Academy wide responsibilities, contributing to the development of Teaching and Learning at Key Stage 2.

About the school

Excelsior Academy

Excelsior Academy is an All-Through Academy providing education for students aged 3 – 19, serving the West End of Newcastle. Working at Excelsior, you will play an important role in our continuous drive for further improvement.

The successful candidate will join a successful MAT where all Academies support each other to the benefit of our pupils and their families. Our Academies also enjoy strong support from an experienced LST central team, based in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Further details and an application pack can be downloaded from the Careers section on the Laidlaw Schools Trust website https://www.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/72/vacancies-1. Interested candidates are welcome to tour the school. If you wish to have an informal discussion about this post or arrange a tour of the school, please contact: Vicky Kirtley, Senior Administration Assistant (HR) Vicky.kirtley@excelsiornewcastle.org.uk or the Academy Office on 0191 2288400. If you wish to have an informal discussion about this post please contact Vicky Kirtley, Senior Administration Assistant (HR) – Vicky.kirtley@excelsiornewcastle.org.uk

Application details

Candidates who have not been contacted by 5pm on Monday 23rd May 2022 may assume they have been unsuccessful.

Interviews will take place: Wednesday 25th May 2022

Applications should be returned to: exahr@excelsiornewcastle.org.uk

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Equal opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.

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