WIDER CURRICULUM & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAD MPS/UPS + (TLR)

Elms Farm Community Primary School; Garretts Green; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Elms Farm Primary School is seeking a talented Leader to drive the Wider Curriculum & Personal Development across our close-knit community. You will join the Senior Management Team and lead curriculum development to raise attainment, while promoting an inclusive, inspiring classroom that supports every child.

We value warmth, creativity and ambition; the successful candidate will be hands-on, collaborative and dedicated to creating a safe, high-expectation learning environment that empowers

Qualifications

• Has high expectations for all learners and is committed to helping every child achieve their full potential.
• Is passionate about teaching, with a genuine desire to inspire and motivate children.
• Is hardworking, reflective and motivated, consistently modelling and promoting our school values.
• Takes a whole-child approach, recognising social, emotional and academic development.
• Is committed to raising standards and continually reflecting on and developing their own practice.
• Is a collaborative team player who enjoys working positively with colleagues
• Brings creativity, enthusiasm and fresh ideas to the classroom and is keen to contribute to curriculum development.
• Is confident in leading a subject area and contributing to wider school improvement.
• Is committed to creating a safe, supportive and successful classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the wider curriculum and personal development initiatives to raise attainment across the school.
• Join the Senior Management Team and contribute to school improvement strategies.
• Lead and collaborate with curriculum subject areas to drive excellence and inclusivity.

Skills

Leadership

Collaborative

Creativity

Communication

Job description

Wider Curriculum & Personal Development Lead - Full Time

Start Date: 01.01.2027

Contract Type: Permanent

Join Our Wonderful Team

The children and staff at Elms Farm Primary School are excited to welcome a talented, nurturing and enthusiastic Leader to join our close-knit school community.

Due to retirement we have an exciting new opportunity at Elms Farm. We are looking for an exceptional practitioner who is passionate about teaching and learning, has high expectations for every child and is committed to creating a positive, inspiring and inclusive classroom where children can flourish. The successful candidate with join the Senior Management Team and will ensure there is raise in attainment in the wider curriculum and personal development across the school and an active leadof the wider curriculum subjects to ensure support School Improvement

At Elms Farm Primary School, we believe that every child deserves to feel valued, confident and excited about learning. We are looking for a teacher who shares this belief and who will bring warmth, creativity and ambition to our team.

Ofsted 2026

'Pupils are happy and safe in this welcoming and inclusive school. They understand the school values of ambition, community, equality, aiming high, fairness and helping others. High expectations of pupils are evident.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has high expectations for all learners and is committed to helping every child achieve their full potential.
• Is passionate about teaching, with a genuine desire to inspire and motivate children.
• Is hardworking, reflective and motivated, consistently modelling and promoting our school values.
• Takes a whole-child approach, recognising the importance of children’s social, emotional and academic development.
• Is committed to raising standards and continually reflecting on and developing their own practice.
• Is a collaborative team player who enjoys working positively and proactively with colleagues
• Brings creativity, enthusiasm and fresh ideas to the classroom and is keen to contribute to the continued development of our curriculum.
• Is confident in leading a subject area and contributing to wider school improvement.
• Is committed to creating a classroom environment where every child feels safe, supported, challenged and successful.

What we offer:

• Enthusiastic, well-behaved and motivated children who enjoy coming to school and are excited to learn.
• A warm, welcoming and inclusive school community with a strong values-based ethos.
• A friendly, committed and highly collaborative staff team.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development, learning and career progression.
• A supportive leadership team and Governing Body who share our vision and are committed to staff wellbeing.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives and learning of our children as part of our special school community.

Come and see us!

Visits to Elms Farm Primary School are highly recommended and we would love the opportunity to welcome prospective applicants to our school.

We believe that the best way to understand what makes Elms Farm Primary School such a special place to work is to come and experience it for yourself. A visit will give you the opportunity to meet our team, see our children learning and playing, explore our school environment and get a real feel for our warm and welcoming community.

Safeguarding Statement

Elms Farm Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

CVs will not be accepted. Elms Farm Primary School is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and safer recruitment, an online search will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.