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Reception TeacherCandidate Information Brief

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Dear applicant,

Thank you for taking some time to find out about Pimlico Primary.

Were a brand new non-selective and non-denominational primary school in the south of

Westminster. We open in a brand new building in September 2013 with our first two

Reception classes. Were currently looking to appoint two enthusiastic Reception Teachers

with the potential to make our school the best school in London.

Pimlico Primary is part of Pimlico Academy, a thriving secondary school. Were sponsored

by Future Academies, an educational charity, and its through this relationship with a highly

skilled and dedicated team of experts that I am confident Pimlico Primary will be a place to

grow both for our teachers and for the pupils who walk through our front door.

This is a very exciting time in education and the opportunity to set up a new school is rare.

At Pimlico Primary, there are some principles we embrace that make us different from other

state primary schools. In particular, we trust knowledge in the classroom because we know

that it makes a significant difference to the life chances of all pupils, regardless of their

background. This means that we spend more time than most schools thinking about the

nitty-gritty detail of the content of our curriculum and the best way to use this content in the

classroom.

Were in the very fortunate position to be able to draw on the resources of The Curriculum

Centre and, as part of our commitment to developing a pioneering knowledge-led curriculum

that benefits all our pupils, we are committed to the professional development of all ourstaff. For more information about our approach, please refer to the attached Information

Brief.

If youre excited about the possibility of contributing to the launch and development of a

pioneering school, then we very much look forward to hearing from you.

For further information and an application pack, please visit

www.pimlicoacademy.org/pimlico-primary . Applications should be made no later than 18th

March 2013. Interviews will take place during the week beginning 25thMarch 2013. If you

would like to discuss the role, please dont hesitate to contact me.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

With best wishes,

Annaliese Briggs

Principal of Pimlico Primary

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About Pimlico Primary

Pimlico Primary is a brand new non-selective and

non-denominational two-form entry school in South

Westminster. The school will open with two

Reception classes in September 2013 and grow,

year by year, until we have a full complement of

pupils in 2019.

Were expecting 37% of our pupils to be eligible for

Free School Meals and many will speak English as

an additional language. We received a lot of

parental support during our consultation with the public prior to receiving approval to open

from the Secretary of State for Education; therefore, we are expecting most pupils will live

within the local area.

A Unique Opportunity

Pimlico Primary will open in a new designed

building that has been specially designed to

support our knowledge-led curriculum. Our

classrooms are currently blank canvases and our

founding Reception teachers will have the unique

opportunity to turn them into beautiful spaces to

teach and learn.

The primary school building will also have a

designated outdoor and sheltered teaching and learning space for Reception children,library with adjoining roof terrace garden, The Lab a room for practical science and art

work, a hall, staffroom and fully resourced PPA room for curriculum development.

Expanding a Successful School

Pimlico Primary is part of Pimlico Academy, an outstanding secondary school with a

specialism in History and the Arts. Pimlico Primary shares a site with Pimlico Academy and,

in addition to Pimlico Primarys brand new facilities, teachers and pupils will have access to

the wide range of specialist rooms and resources at the Academy, including drama studios,

music rooms, and outdoor sporting facilities.

A Family of Schools

Future Academies sponsors Pimlico Primary. Future

Academies is an educational charity that aims to help young

people succeed. It believes that, with the right support,

encouragement and opportunities, there are no limits to what

children can achieve.

On joining Pimlico Primary, Reception teachers will become

part of the Future Academies family of schools, including Pimlico Academy (secondary) and

Millbank Academy, an outstanding primary school only a stones throw from Pimlico

Primary. Such close relationships with neighboring schools enable us to share effective

practices and training opportunities.

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Our Approach

Teaching and Learning

Our approach is coherent, cumulative and curriculum-led. We believe that, with the

right preparation and delivery of classroom resources, pupils can engage with a broad

range of different subjects from the day they start Reception. Our curriculum is knowledge-

led, which means that in addition to the important disciplines of English and Maths, our

pupils will spend more time than other primaries focusing on History, Geography, Science,

and the Arts. And theyll be able to do this meaningfully: we know that the small details add

up, so we spend time carefully thinking about the content and sequence of our curriculum,

and the best way to deliver it in the classroom.

This is pioneering work, so we are part of an

approachable and supportive network with the

expertise necessary to guide teachers in theirunderstanding and implementation of the

knowledge-led curriculum. Future Academies

Director of Education and The Curriculum Centre

work with Pimlico Primarys staff and play an

important role in the planning and development of

the curriculum.

Read more about The Curriculum Centres innovative work: www.thecurriculumcentre.org

Raising Aspirations

We believe its our responsibility to broaden our

pupils horizons. Our knowledge-led curriculum

gives pupils the means to explore and enjoy a

world beyond their immediate environment.

Alongside this, our comprehensive Raising

Aspirations Programme opens up a world of people

and opportunities that demonstrate that, with effort

and determination, the skys the limit of their

achievement.

More Time for Learning

We will encourage all children to participate in a wide range of after school clubs and we

expect some of these to be led by our teachers.

Pupils in Years 3 to 6 will have a longer school day. This enables us to dedicate sufficient

time to studying a broad range of subjects. It also means we can incorporate many of the

extra-curricula activities we think its important all pupils participate in team sports,

debating, computer clubs - into the school day.

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Our Commitment to Teachers

A Place to Grow: Training and Professional Development

Whether you are an experienced teacher or NQT, we know that training and professionaldevelopment is what keeps you confident in the classroom.

Overseen by Future Academies, Pimlico Primary works closely with The Curriculum Centre

and other training providers to ensure you receive bespoke training that makes a difference

to your classroom practice.

We place a particular emphasis on curriculum development training and you will be

supported in your use of existing resources and develop the knowledge and skills in order to

make your own. In order to accommodate this training, weve built an additional 10

(maximum) paid days training into the academic year. We also have a dedicated curriculum

development and resources room, so that you have all the materials you need to makeeffective and efficient use of your PPA time.

Our team of Assistant Teachers who are employed to work from 8am to 5pm, will be able to

support you in your preparation of materials after school, in addition to their support during

the school day.

Pimlico Primary is a new school and in the first year our team of staff will be small. As the

school grows year by year, so too do the range of exciting opportunities and responsibilities

for our existing staff.

Terms and Conditions

Pimlico Primary operates its own terms and conditions.

School day: The school day for Reception to Year 2 is 9am to 3.40pm. Staff will normally

be required on site from 8am-5pm. Parents evenings, training, school events, trips or other

activities will require staff to work flexibly, including additional hours, as required.

Role models: We expect our teachers to act as role models for our pupils. Meal times are

an important opportunity for pupils to learn how to interact with their peers in an informal

environment. As such, we provide free healthy lunches for our teachers and expect them to

eat with their pupils.

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Pay: We want to attract the best teachers to our school because we know they make a

significant difference to the life chances of the pupils who walk through our doors.

By having our own terms and conditions, we are able to offer attractive starting salaries. As

part of our Performance Management Programme, we are able to reward high performing

teachers with pay increases beyond what they would expect in a maintained school.

Pimlico Primary also offers use of the Academys on-site gym, interest free season ticket

loanand childcare vouchers scheme.