Ks1 Leader

**School address: Hill Top, Hampstead Garden Suburb, NW11 6EJ**

**Tel: 020 8346 6824**

**Headteacher: Brenda McCafferty**

**MPS/UPS + Outer London Allowance + TLR 2B**

**For September 2024**

“There is a strong sense of ambition, for staff as well as pupils; underpinned by high quality professional development opportunities to ensure teaching continues to improve.” (Ofsted Oct 2013)

Applicants must be able to demonstrate an excellent track record of strong leadership, excellent teaching ability and be thoroughly committed to equal opportunities and inclusion.

We are looking for someone who
- Is an outstanding teacher with very high expectations of what can be achieved and proven track record of raising children’s attainment
- Understands how children learn best and never gives up on them
- Can develop and deliver an inspiring and engaging curriculum that meets the needs of all children
- Can lead and manage our KS1 team, providing guidance and support to teachers and teaching assistants
- Is determined, resilient with high expectations of themselves and others, leading by example
- Is flexible with a good sense of humour and has an understanding of the ‘bigger picture’
- Can effectively coach and mentor others with genuine impact
- Has a clear idea of what outstanding learning & teaching should look like and how to inspire others
- Can work closely with parents and carers to build positive relationships and ensure that they are informed and engaged in their child's learning journey

In return we can offer:

- The opportunity to be part an integral part of our SMT with the ability to influence the strategic direction of the school
- Any relevant training and support needed to fulfil your role
- An exciting and newly developed curriculum that welcomes innovation and new ideas.
- Parents and Governors who actively support the work of the school.

Visits to the school would be warmly welcomed and encouraged, please contact the school office for an appointment. Application packs are available and forms returnable to the school office.

Shortlisting: Friday 19th April

Interviews: Tuesday 23rd April 2024 and/or Thursday 25th April 2024

Brookland Infant and Nursery School is a warm and welcoming place with a caring ethos. We promote an environment where diversity is embraced and where children thrive in a secure and happy environment. We believe that learning should be memorable, hands on, active and challenging. Therefore, at Brookland Infant and Nursery School we provide a rich ambitious learning environment, both inside and outside the classroom, which is conducive to high quality teaching and learning and inspires a love of learning.

We celebrate and welcome differences within our diverse school community. It is our school’s intent to maximise the potential of all children and so our curriculum is tailored to the needs of our children; one which overcomes potential barriers to learning that we as a school identify.

Our Brookland Values (Courage, Respect, Friendship, Tolerance, Honesty and Responsibility) in conjunction with our curriculum enables our children to make a positive contribution to their community and wider society; preparing them for life beyond our school.

Children leave Brookland Infant and Nursery School happy, confident and positive about their future. They will have developed behaviours that they need to succeed in the world. They will be confident and successful lifelong learners. The staff, working alongside the children, are actively engaged in learning as they continually improve and develop their expertise and professionalism. A climate of high expectation is actively promoted to ensure our children reach their potential. We regularly review the work of the school so that our children can take advantage of the best possible opportunities we create for them.