Classroom Teacher & Key Stage 1 Lead

King's Meadow Academy; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s Meadow Academy, part of Waterton Academy Trust, is seeking a dynamic Key Stage 1 Lead to shape teaching and learning across the KS1 phase and support colleagues. This is a pivotal leadership role within a school that has shown significant progress and collaboration within its trust network.

The successful candidate will inspire others, drive improvements, and help build on the progress already achieved at King’s Meadow Academy, contributing to a stimulating, language-rich curriculum and

Qualifications

• Ambitious, talented and highly motivated teacher.
• Leadership potential with a drive to develop others.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Shape teaching and learning across the KS1 phase.
• Support colleagues and contribute to school-wide improvements.
• Build on progress already made at King’s Meadow Academy.

Job description

Waterton Academy Trust is looking to appoint an inspiring and dynamic Teacher to join the team at King’s Meadow Academy a one and a half form entry school, located in Kinsley, Pontefract.

If you are an ambitious, talented and highly motivated Teacher with a passion for ensuring children learn and achieve, and if you work hard and have the drive and energy to make a difference to children’s lives and their learning, then Kings Meadow Academy could be the school for you!

King’s Meadow Academy is an average sized school and joined Waterton Academy Trust in 2018. The Trust consists of 16 primary phase schools, 4 Assessment Resource Units and 4 Pre Schools in the Wakefield and Barnsley area. As part of this Trust both staff and children enjoy varied opportunities for collaboration in all areas of the curriculum.

The school is committed to providing a stimulating, creative environment so that all children enjoy learning, make strong progress and reach their potential. By offering an engaging and language rich curriculum, the school is constantly striving to provide high-quality learning opportunities which challenge and inspire all our pupils.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious teacher who is ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. As our Key Stage 1 Lead, you will play an important role in shaping teaching and learning across the phase, supporting colleagues and helping us to build on the significant progress already made at King’s Meadow.

We are looking for someone who combines excellent classroom practice with the ability to inspire and develop others. You will join a supportive leadership team that values collaboration, professional development and giving leaders genuine opportunities to make a difference.

King’s Meadow is a school with ambition. We are proud of the improvements we have made and equally clear that our journey is not finished. For the right person, this is an opportunity to have real influence, develop as a leader and be part of an exciting next stage in the school’s development.

Warm Regards,

Lauren Penny

Executive Headteacher