Deputy Head Teacher
Poole's Park Primary School
Islington
- Expired
- Salary:
- L11 - L15 Inner London
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 19 September 2014
Job overview
Pooles Park is a diverse school in the vibrant area of Finsbury Park. FP is going through a rapid regeneration and is now an area of theatres, art galleries and artisan bakeries.
The school has a wonderful and dedicated staff who are committed to making a difference in the lives of our pupils. Ofsted rated us Good in 2010 and we intend to be Outstanding during the next year. Pupils enter the school well below national averages and are increasingly leaving the school at national average or above. Please see details on the school website. I am committed to the broader curriculum and the school has an award winning garden and a national reputation for teaching about sustainability.
I am looking for a DHT who can demonstrate a track record of raising achievement at a seniorlevel or equivalent. The role is not class based but will include a teaching commitment in KS2 through setting and targeted groups. You will have considerable autonomy in the day to day running of the school. Previous Deputies at Pooles Park have gone on to lead their own schools. I will provide full support for your career development. Other staff at the school are taking part in the Future Leaders and Teaching Leaders initiatives. Please arrange a visit to find out more. I look forward to hearing from you.
To arrange a visit contact the school office via email or telephone.
To apply go to www.poolespark.com and download the forms from our vacancy page. Completed forms to be returned to admin@poolespark.islington.sch.uk or by post to the school address.
Closing date:- Midday, 19th September 2014
Interview Date:- Thursday 25th September 2014
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Pooles Park Primary School
Lennox Road
London
N4 3NW
Tel: 0207 272 2655
Email: admin@poolespark.islington.sch.uk
W: www.poolespark.com
Headteacher: Greg Crawford
About Poole's Park Primary School
Pooles Park Primary School is a non-denominational, non-selective, co-educational community school for children aged 3-11. It is situated in Islington in North London. There are currently 300 children on its roll.
Pooles Park Primary School was first opened on 10th January 1876 by the Lord Mayor of London, Sir Thomas White and offers a rich and fulfilling teaching and learning environment in Finsbury Park. They have a national award winning garden where children learn about growing food and sustainability.
Headteacher
Greg Crawford
Values and Vision
Pooles Park Primary School values children of all skills and abilities and aims to ensure that every child that joins them is secure and happy and enjoys learning and achieving. The school’s aim is to provide outstanding spiritual, moral, social and cultural guidance for children and to provide an environment where they can fulfil their potential and grow into responsible, confident and active young people. Teachers strive to foster high self-esteem, to help children produce high quality work, and to instil respect for members of the school and the community.
Pooles Park Primary School has a much-loved award winning garden space and a national reputation for teaching about the environment and sustainability.
Ofsted report
“The school is calm and orderly. Pupils conduct themselves well around the school and within lessons”. “Pupils are proud of their school and told inspectors they enjoy coming to school. Pupils eagerly talked about their learning and school experiences. Pupils enthusiastically talked about the community garden, where they learn about growing food and sustainability”.
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