Chaddleworth St Andrew's and Shefford Church of England Federated Primary Schools

Website: www.westberks.org/GroupHomepage.asp?GroupId=2572

Chaddleworth, Nr Newbury, Berks RG20 7DT
Tel: 01488 638261

Wantage Road, Great Shefford, Hungerford, Berks RG17 7DB
Tel: 01488 648657

Assistant Head Teacher
(L1 - L5)

Full time - Permanent; initially a Year 5/6 Class   •  Start date: 1st January, 2011 (or sooner)

Required for January 2011 (or earlier if possible): a proven, successful classroom practitioner, ready and prepared to extend their school leadership role in this unique development opportunity.

Since 2006 our two schools have been a ‘federation’ offering service to our two communities. We are forward looking and are striving for high standards in all that we do. We have clear educational objectives (including the creative development of our new curriculum using the International Primary Curriculum) set out in our school improvement plan, but also boast an idyllic rural setting, team focused staff, commitment to our children and families, and enhanced provision through extended services partnerships.

School visits are encouraged. Please contact the Head Teacher to arrange an appointment.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• High standards of achievement in upper Key Stage 2;
• current knowledge of good primary practice;
• successful curriculum leadership;
• a clear vision of how they will develop their leadership role across two schools;
• and a commitment to work in partnership with all in the school community.

We offer:

• Inquisitive children
• The opportunity to make a difference to our pupils
• Opportunity to have whole school impact
• Curriculum leadership opportunities
• Commitment to staff development
• Unique location.

Following the successful career development of our SENCo, we may also offer the following to the right candidate:

• Development as school SENCo, including required training.

Please state your curriculum strengths. Skills in music, PSHE, literacy would be welcome, but not essential.

Please contact the Mr. R A Sawyerr, Head Teacher, for an application pack. Visits to our schools are encouraged.

Email: headteacher.shefford@westberks.org

Closing date for applications is 10.09.2010

We are committed to the safeguarding of all children and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including a full CRB disclosure.

We are an equal opportunities employer.