Dordon Primary School
Roman Way
Dordon
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B78 1PJ
Executive Headteacher: Mr E.P.S May B.A. (Hons)
Head of School: Mrs M Cross B.S.c (Hons)
‘Rich opportunities and memorable experiences’
Telephone: 01827 892422
Facsimile: 01827 892422
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dordonprimaryschool.co.uk
May 2016
Dear Applicant,
I am delighted in your interest in applying for a post at our school.
Dordon Primary School is a rapidly growing and thriving school and is a wonderful place to teach in and an inspirational
place to be a pupil in. We are very privileged to work with over 200 enthusiastic and positive children whose behaviour is
‘outstanding’ (Ofsted). They are always ‘up for a challenge’ and are immensely proud of their school.
We are proud of our committed staff at all levels. They take great pride in their school and have a strong impact on
outcomes for our pupils. Our motivated teachers, who are praised widely for their excellent teaching, are a professional,
friendly and innovative team who are strongly supported by our highly capable Teaching Assistants. Our Midday
Supervisors, Site Management and Administration teams are highly regarded and share our determination to drive forward
progress together.
We are looking forward to welcoming new colleagues to join our team in our journey from a good to outstanding school.
Support and professional development is second to none. Not only do our Newly Qualified Teachers experience an
induction programme which is recognised as a ‘county model of best practice’ but all of our staff at every level benefit from
high quality professional development opportunities. Many of our staff have also enjoyed the unique and unrivalled
opportunity to work across our ‘outstanding’ graded academy primary schools and gain promoted posts within our academy.
Our school gets involved in everything. We enter all manner of competitions from poetry writing, to singing in national choirs,
to local sports events, we sometimes even with them! Our team of dedicated staff contributes to the vast range of extra –
curricular activities we offer children, who attend in large numbers.
The successful candidate will:
- be an excellent classroom practitioner who ensures that all children make great progress
- be a dedicated professional with the ability to inspire children and their colleagues
- set the highest standards for themselves and others
- have excellent subject and curriculum knowledge
- work successfully in partnership with parents and our community
You will benefit from:
- Pupils whose ‘outstanding behaviour’ contributes strongly to our school ethos
- Colleagues who are supportive, welcoming and innovative
- Parents who encourage their children to do their best and support us at every opportunity
- Highly regarded professional development opportunities for teachers at all stages in their career
- The opportunity to work across our primary schools and unrivalled career opportunities
- A leadership team who will support and encourage you
We are also a proud member of a family of schools known as the Community Academies Trust, a highly successful and
growing family of ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ academy schools omitted to achieving incredible outcomes for children and
students within their community, as well as offering great professional and career opportunities for their staff.
Applicants are warmly welcomes to visit. We are always proud to show people around our wonderful school and answer
any questions you might have. We thoroughly recommend visiting the school when the children are here; they are
ambassadors for their school and will win any visitor around with their extraordinary enthusiasm and loyalty for their school.
The closing date for your application is 7th June at 9am and interviews are being held on 8th June 2016.
Yours sincerely,
EPS May
Executive Headteacher
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School
Heart Beat Award 2014
North Warwickshire Borough
Council
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