Assistant Headteacher (STEM)
Acton High School
Ealing
- Expired
- Salary:
- Inner London Leadership Scale 12 - 16
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2015
- Apply by:
- 13 October 2014
Job overview
(N.B. a recruitment incentive of £3000 may be payable to an exceptional candidate)
Acton High School is looking for a skilled and experienced school leader with the ability to lead the Science Department successfully, and to lead the school's work on developing excellent whole-school STEM provision, both inside and outside the classroom. This is an exciting time for Acton High, as we are focused on innovation and working together to achieve the best for all our students. One example of the developments we have made is the recent successful introduction of Engineering GCSE at Y9 as a one-year double option for more able students.
The successful applicant for this post will play a crucial role in ensuring that we continue to move forward. The post is suitable for candidates with successful experience as a leader in Science and a strong commitment to ensuring that all students are given a wide range of opportunities to excel in STEM subjects, both in school and beyond.
You should have a track record of effective innovation, and of developing and implementing whole-school initiatives. You should have consistently demonstrated the ability to work well both as part of team and as a team-leader, and a robust understanding of how to use data and self-evaluation to drive up standards.
You can download an application pack from our web site www.actonhighschool.co.uk. Please send completed applications to Vacancies@actonhigh.ealing.sch.uk.
Closing date: Noon on Monday, 13th October 2014.
Interview date: w/c 20th October 2014.
We do not accept CVs as applications.
No agencies.
The school is committed to safeguarding and follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. The post is subject to suitable references and the successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) which was formerly known as Criminal Records Bureau. The school follows The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk
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About Acton High School
- Acton High School
- Gunnersbury Lane, Acton
- London
- W3 8EY
- United Kingdom
We offer our students an education that will equip them for life in the 21st century.
Our academic record clearly indicates the progress that our students make across a range of abilities. Able students do very well in the school and obtain some exceptional GCSE results.
Our careers and guidance programme is a real strength within the personal and social education curriculum, and gives our students an excellent foundation for making informed choices post 16.
An excellent pastoral care system supports the academic, social and moral development of students, promoting high expectations of behaviour and a sense of achievement.
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