Primary Lead

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Westfield Health

CPD platform

Job summary

Esteem South Academy is seeking an experienced Primary Lead to head the primary team, shape curriculum delivery, and oversee assessment systems for pupils with SEND. The role involves line management of the primary staff and driving site-wide improvements across teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will foster resilience, high expectations and collaboration with the Executive Headteacher and Head of School to extend the primary offer from January 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a primary team and developing curriculum
• Strong assessment and progress tracking experience
• Ability to manage diverse pupils with SEND and behavioural needs
• Resilience, adaptability and collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

• Lead the primary team across the site and contribute to school improvement
• Develop and lead curriculum delivery and assessment frameworks
• Line-manage the primary staffing team and support staff development
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Assessment systems

Behaviour management

SEND experience

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Primary education experience

Job description

Job Title: Primary Lead

Location: Esteem South Academy

Grade/Scale: Teacher Pay Scale - MPS / UPS plus SEN1 (£2,884 per annum) and TLR2a (£3,650 per annum)

Contract: 32.5 hours per week

We are looking to recruit an experienced and inspiring primary Teacher to join our academy to lead our primary team. The staffing team is small compared to a mainstream school, and there are currently three classes that are taught via ‘stage’ and not age. Classes will be small and may have up to 5 pupils in each. We plan to extend our primary offer further from January 2027. The post will suit an experienced teacher or leader who is willing to be flexible to meet the needs of the pupils with innovative adaptive teaching. All of our pupils have SEND. We review our offer depending on pupil numbers and their needs, and we make frequent changes to ensure that the site can meet the needs of the pupils that are on roll. Candidates will need to have appreciation for the whole site and be a positive team player. We welcome applications from candidates who are able to teach engaging and inspiring lessons to challenging and disengaged primary pupils. This role will involve development and leadership of the curriculum along with assessment and progress systems and line management of the primary staffing team.

Applicants should have good knowledge and experience of working with disaffected pupils in a school or other alternative setting. An affinity for pupils with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties is an essential quality for this challenging but rewarding opportunity. Applicants should be resilient, have high expectations, and a sense of humour. You must be able to build positive relationships with our pupils and think outside of the box. You will be responsible for contributing to a small staffing team to ensure that the site runs smoothly. A growth mindset and positive ethos are essential characteristics that we are looking for.

Candidates must have access to a car and business insurance included.

Benefits Include:

• Teacher's Pension Scheme / LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.
• Access to National College CPD platform.

For further information, please contact Janine Dix (Executive Headteacher) on [e-mail] or Sally Petcher the Head of School on [e-mail]. Janine can also be reached via mobile phone at any time. 07548 837342.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.

Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!