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Assistant Head / Curriculum, Assessment & Learning

Assistant Head / Curriculum, Assessment & Learning

Risley Avenue Primary School

Haringey

Salary:
Inner London Pay Scale L6 - L10
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2014
Apply by:
9 May 2014

Job overview

Assistant Head / Curriculum, Assessment & Learning, Haringey 

We are looking for an outstanding Assistant Head to work in close partnership with our Headteacher in leading improvements across the school to achieve Outstanding. The person appointed will be non-class based and will play a key role in the strategic direction of the school as part of the leadership and management teams.

We can offer:

  • A school with fantastic children who are eager to learn
  • A caring and friendly environment in which to work
  • A large and diverse inner city school with a strong commitment to inclusive practice and which celebrates our diversity of cultures, languages and abilities
  • Professional development opportunities
  • A committed staff team with supportive Governors and Parents

Are you:

  • An exemplary classroom practitioner
  • Friendly and approachable with excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Passionate and committed to achieving high standards for all children through a creative and exciting curriculum
  • Self motivated with the drive and energy to help lead the school to excellence
  • Able to lead, motivate and inspire children and staff

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school for an application pack and to arrange a visit or to speak with the Headteacher.

Closing Date: Friday 9th May 2014
Interviews: W/B Monday 19th May 2014

Risley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate.

Haringey Council
Risley Avenue Primary School
The Roundway,
Tottenham
N17 7AB
Tel: 020 8808 0792
Fax: 020 8801 6434
Email: office@risleyavenue-pri.haringey.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mr Robert Singh, M.A. [Ed.]

About Risley Avenue Primary School

Risley Avenue Primary School is a larger than average sized primary school serving a richly diverse community. We are situated in the heart of Tottenham in the London Borough of Haringey, close to Bruce Castle Park and Bruce Castle Museum, on The Roundway.

The school building is Grade 2 listed and is located on a large site, it was built in 1912. We have our own school garden, which our children enjoy using to grow vegetables and plants. Over the years we have invested in the structure of the school; in September 2011 a new school entrance and parents` resource centre was created in September 2012 a dedicated food technology classroom was opened. In 2014 the school gained a dedicated art block and both playgrounds were updated with new climbing frames and table-tennis equipment.

The school is a three form entry Primary School with an Early Years Foundation Stage which comprises three Reception Classes and a Nursery which can facilitate up to 103 part-time places. We serve a very diverse community and our school population, pupils and staff, reflects our community; pupils refer to our school as a “Rainbow School”. Our children speak over 40 different languages and come from a range of cultures, religions and backgrounds, which we respect and value. It is a happy and stimulating learning environment where every child is encouraged and supported to achieve their very best.

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Applications closed