Primary Lead: Teaching & Curriculum Leader

Dorset Council; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorchester Learning Centre in Dorset is seeking an experienced Primary Lead to manage a small primary provision (up to 20 pupils) while teaching and leading the team. You will work with the senior leadership team to ensure high-quality education and individualised support for vulnerable pupils.

The role includes teaching and protected time for leadership, with safeguarding at the heart of our provision and a Trauma and Mental Health Informed accreditation guiding practice.

Qualifications

• An experienced and highly effective primary teacher with experience of working in EYFS.
• Understands that behaviour is communication and can build strong, trusting relationships with children.
• Has high expectations while recognising the individual needs and circumstances of our pupils.
• Can lead, motivate and support colleagues.
• Is calm, flexible and able to make good decisions in a busy and sometimes challenging environment.
• Has a strong understanding of curriculum, teaching and learning.
• Is committed to safeguarding and improving outcomes for vulnerable children.
• Enjoys being part of a small team where people support one another and everyone makes a difference.

Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day organisation and operation of the primary provision.
• Providing leadership, support and guidance to primary teaching and support staff.
• Leading the development and delivery of an ambitious, engaging primary curriculum.
• Promoting consistently high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour.
• Monitoring pupil progress and helping staff adapt provision to meet individual needs.
• Supporting staff to develop effective approaches for pupils with SEMH needs and barriers to learning.
• Working closely with families, schools and other professionals to secure positive outcomes for pupils.
• Contributing to safeguarding and ensuring that the wellbeing of pupils remains at the heart of the provision.
• Teaching within the primary provision and modelling excellent classroom practice.

Job description

Dorchester Learning Centre in Dorset is seeking an experienced Primary Lead to manage a small primary provision (up to 20 pupils) while teaching and leading the team. You will work with the senior leadership team to ensure high-quality education and individualised support for vulnerable pupils.

The role includes teaching and protected time for leadership, with safeguarding at the heart of our provision and a Trauma and Mental Health Informed accreditation guiding practice.