(Non-class based but there are opportunities to teach.)

Our Local Authority maintained two-form primary school is a friendly, happy and successful place to be for children, staff and families. Our school values underpin all that we do and a strong team ethos ensures that we work effectively together to do the best for all our children. We are a good school aiming to be outstanding in all that we do.

Due to the promotion of our Deputy to Headship, we are looking to appoint an inspirational leader to the following post for September 2016. You will lead on Assessment (formative and summative assessment), as well as managing the many challenges (and rewards) that being a senior leader in an Inner London school will bring.

We are looking for someone who will:

Demonstrate a clear understanding of what constitutes outstanding teaching and learning, and has the ability to lead staff by example
Inspire and motivate staff, parents, carers and children
Demonstrate exceptional knowledge of the curriculum and assessment
Demonstrate excellent management, interpersonal and organisational skills
Support teams in working together to raise levels of achievement and attainment for all children
Show commitment to ensuring equality of opportunity for all learners
Be a dynamic and creative practitioner with high expectations

We offer you:

A happy, supportive and friendly environment where we work effectively as a team
Children who are eager to learn, committed staff, governors, parents and carers
Inspiring curriculum enrichment opportunities because of our exciting location close to central London and Spitalfields City Farm
Opportunities to develop your leadership and management skills supported by a commitment to your continuous professional development

Visits to the school are encouraged.
Closing date: 9.00am Monday 25 January 2016
Interviews: Thursday 4 February 2016

http://www.thomasbuxton.towerhamlets.sch.uk/

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance.

Please download documents from the TES website and return completed applications to the HR Officer Shifa Begum by email (shifab@thomasbuxton.towerhamlets.sch.uk ) or by post.

Thomas Buxton Primary School London, El 5AR
Tel 0207 247 3816
Headteacher: Mrs Lorraine Flanagan
Roll: 450 aged 3-11 years