Deputy Head Teacher

As a result of the promotion of the present post holder to headship, we require for January 2015, a Deputy Head Teacher for this highly successful and very well equipped Language and Business and Enterprise College. The successful applicant would be required to have oversight of teaching and learning. Applicants should outline briefly how they would carry out the role in their letter of application.

Candidates are invited to apply using an application form, together with a word-processed supporting statement, directed at the Selection Criteria for the post, of not more than two sides of A4. A copy of the Form, Prospectus, Job Description, Selection Criteria and Person Specification and information on the school are available on request (direct lines 020 7780 9199, 07808 480479) or on our Website at www.sjcr.net

Precise responsibilities would be agreed following the successful candidate's appointment to the post. In addition, all members of the SLT are expected to have a high profile about the School and the College.

Telephone inquiries are welcomed for information on the post.

Applicants are welcome to visit the School at 9.30 a.m. any day, by arrangement, before 10th October. Please contact the School if you wish to arrange a visit.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 10th October 5.30 p.m.
Interviews to be held during week ending 17th October.

We offer you:

• An Outstanding School recognised by both Ofsted and HMI;
• An induction and support programme widely recognised for outstanding practice;
• Continuous Professional Development, Performance Management and Salary Review; policies highly commended by HMI and Ofsted;
• A very calm and orderly school based upon high standards of behaviour management and an ethos of trust and care;
• The School has been commended as the most improved school in the country for three years in succession, 2002, 2003, and 2004, and as having the highest value added for the years 2003, 2004 and 2007. Attainment continues to improve (currently 5A*-C 100%, and with E/M 82%);
• 2nd Highest Achieving School in UK 2010, top percentile in 2011,2012, 2013 and Highest Achieving School (of its type) in UK 2014;
• The latest technology e.g. the current ratio of students to PCs is 1:1.

The Sir John Cass Redcoat C of E School
Stepney Way, London E1 0RH
Tel: 020 7790 6712 or 020 7780 9199 or 07808 480479

Total Roll: 1,650
Sixth Form College: 650

A Specialist Language and Business and Enterprise College