School Improvement Leader with Responsibility For

School Improvement Leader with responsibility for

Computing

Closing Date: 9th September 2016 at 12pm

Interview: 13th September 2016

Salary: Main pay scale plus TLR 2a for the right candidate

Location: Forest Academy

Contract Term: Permanent

The Synaptic Trust - Forest Academy

Bridle Road, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 8HQ

Tel: 020 8777 2808

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Are you looking for an exciting challenge? Do you want to help strategically direct & develop the school & drive it forward to an OFSTED grade of Outstanding by developing computing to incorporate more ‘real and authentic’ experiences for pupils?

We are looking to appoint a School Improvement Leader with responsibility for computing within the Curriculum, to join our supportive & hard working Leadership team. We are seeking individuals who have high expectations, are committed, solution focussed, pro-active, supportive of colleagues, creative, motivated and passionate about raising standards and moving the school onwards & up-wards.

Forest Academy, judged as ‘Good with Outstanding Leadership and Management’ in its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2015, is a great place to work. The school is dedicated to providing a stimulating, exciting environment where everyone feels valued and safe. Creativity and ideas flourish and children can reach their full potential. We have a dedicated staff and leadership team who are raising standards year on year and taking the school forward.

We deliver a child centred, stimulating, creative and challenging curriculum which engages our pupils.By promoting excellent behaviour, we aim to enthuse in all our children a desire to learn, as well as care and respect for each other. Forest Academy is at the heart of the community. It is a growing three formof entry and recently opened an impressive free flow EYFS unit, complete with a stream and forest in our outdoor area! We are a future thinking school, which places a strong emphasis on integrating innovative technology into our learning.

The Synaptic Trust is a learning community dedicated to preparing children for life in the 21st Century.We create chances for dreamers, idea makers and innovators to connect, thrive and outperform. We empower our children to use their skills as divergent thinkers, responsible role models and leaders to carve out their own futures and become extraordinary citizens.

The Synaptic Trust is led by Stuart Roberts (NLE) who is also the Executive Head Teacher of both West Thornton Primary and Forest Academies. West Thornton Primary Academy, an outstanding school, has recently been designated as a National Teaching School. Forest Academy is at the heart of the teaching school alliance. Teachers working for the trust will have access to first rate CPD and further opportunities for career progression. A job at Forest Academy will open up opportunities across the trust and teaching school.

Forest Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate willbe subject to an Enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and a satisfactory reference.

If you would like to visit Forest Academy prior to applying, please contact Andrea Lee on 020 8777 2808 make arrangements.

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