Year Group Leader

Woodpecker Hall Academy Safeguards its pupils.

North Star Community Trust is looking to appoint a forward thinking, dynamic Year Group Leader for Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy.

Woodpecker Hall Academy is a warm, welcoming, and inclusive school. Our priority is ensuring that children feel happy, behave well, and are eager to learn. Our dedicated staff prioritize the well-being and development of our students above all else. We are committed to seeing our pupils flourish, finding joy, and achieving success. Our shared vision centers on enhancing our students' life opportunities through equal access, an engaging curriculum, and excellent teaching and learning practices.

At the Academy, safeguarding and children's well-being are top priorities. We have strict recruitment processes in place to ensure we hire exceptional teachers and leaders who can inspire, motivate, and support our students in reaching their goals.

The Headteacher is seeking a fantastic Year Group Leader who is enthusiastic about education, resilient, and capable of motivating and guiding colleagues. This role involves leading the quality of teaching, learning, and student outcomes for a specific year group within the school, alongside classroom responsibilities and dedicated release time.

The Academy values staff well-being and is dedicated to the professional growth of all team members. You'll receive continual high-quality support from school leaders and participate in relevant training and development activities. We prioritize providing you with the necessary support, time, and resources to flourish as a teacher and potential leader.

Working at NSCT Academies brings many additional benefits for our dedicated and valued staff, including:

•  CPD and career opportunities across the Trust   
• Health Shield membership (employee assistant program supporting with wellbeing and offers many attractive discounts)    
• Free onsite car parking for staff
• A subsidised canteen for lunches
• Pensions scheme
• Cycle scheme after completing the probation period

Visits to the school are highly recommended. Please call the school office on 020 8804 4126 to make an appointment.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with KCSIE updates, an online search will be conducted as part of our due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Woodpecker Hall Academy is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.