Job Introduction
Are you looking for your next step towards Senior Leadership? Herne Junior School has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and ambitious professional to join our hard-working and friendly team senior leadership team. Currently the role is fixed term until August 2026 but has the potential to become full-time.
We are incredibly proud of our school community: Our pupils are well-behaved; enthusiastic and eager to learn. The concept of 'HARMONY' is a very important part of life at Herne. HARMONY combines our Values (Independence; Collaboration; Enjoyment; Respect; Honesty and Motivation), RRR (Rights, Respects and Responsibilities), Politeness and Manners and Anti-bullying. "HARMONY” underpins everything we do in school. Our highly committed and enthusiastic staff work hard to ensure that all children enjoy their learning and experience great success as a result.
We are located in the heart of the beautiful, South Downs market town of Petersfield, with excellent connections into London. In addition to our lovely local area, the school site itself benefits from excellent facilities including: extensive school grounds with our own round house, allotment and dedicated forest school area; a large computer suite and dedicated nurture facilities
The TLR responsibilities will include:
- Leading year planning
- Supporting teaching within their year group
- Coaching staff
- Pastoral lead for a year group
- Being an example for high quality teaching across the school
- Overview of the deployment of support staff in the classroom
- Overview for ensuring all pupils reach their potential
- Line management of the teaching and support staff in their year group
- Strategic planning for the delivery of the curriculum in their year group
- Contributing to the development of the SIP
The ideal candidate will:
- be flexible in terms of year group
- be confident in leading practice in line with school policies
- have demonstrated impact in terms of school improvement
- behave with professionalism, have a calm manner and be resilient
- have excellent communication and organisational skills
- be self-motivated and with personal drive
- have tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships with pupils and colleagues at work
- be able to develop good working relationships within the school community
We can offer the successful candidate:
- a highly caring and child-centred ethos
- an ambitious and well-thought-out curriculum
- a strong and supportive staff team who are willing to share expertise
- enthusiastic and kind children who are incredibly passionate about the school and their learning
- a stunning environment including extensive well-equipped grounds and dedicated computer suite and nurture spaces
- a Governing Body that is committed to recognising and thanking the school staff for their hard work and dedication to the school
Application Procedure
Tours of the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. If you would like to arrange one, please telephone 01730 263746 or admin@hernejunior.com.
Please submit your completed application to Rebecca Loader, School Business Manager r.loader@hernejunior.com
We look forward to meeting you soon!
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
