Deputy Headteacher
Queensmead School
Hillingdon
- Expired
- Salary:
- L20 - 24 Outer London
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2014
- Apply by:
- 30 April 2014
Job overview
Deputy Headteacher, Hillingdon
Queensmead is an "outstanding" school (OFSTED March 2008). The "exemplary" behaviour of the students contributes to their "very good" progress. Our focus is always on maximising student outcomes, supporting staff to raise student achievement and developing teaching and learning that engages and motivates students.
Following the promotion of the present post holder to headship we have an opportunity for a talented and committed practitioner to join our Senior Leadership Team. The exact responsibilities of the role will be decided after appointment depending on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
Queensmead students are aspirational and have positive attitudes to learning. There is a well developed culture within the school where the highest expectations are placed on students. The students response to this is demonstrated in our academic achievements, in 2013, 79% of students achieved five or more grades A* to C including Maths and English.
The successful candidate will have:
- Dynamism, enthusiasm and a sense of humour
- A positive approach to the motivation of students
- Outstanding and innovative teaching skills
- A commitment to teamwork
- An exceptional role model who promotes the highest standards and expectations
- Excellent leadership, management and interpersonal skills
- Potential for Headship
Staff will also benefit from an iPad and free membership of the Fitness Zone at Queensmead Sports Centre.
Please apply using the Queensmead School application form. All application forms must be completed with a covering letter addressed to Miss R Johnston, Principal, and sent to:- Email: acoughlan@qmschool.org.uk.
Closing date: Wednesday 30th April at 12 noon
Interview: Tuesday 6th May
Queensmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.
Queens Walk, South Ruislip
Middlesex, HA4 0LS
Tel: 020 8845 6266
www.queensmeadschool.org.uk
Attached documents
About Queensmead School
Queensmead School is based in South Ruislip, Middlesex, and is a ‘Good’, oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school where students achieve very highly and display ‘excellent behaviour’ (Ofsted). It currently has around 1,450 students.
Head Teacher
Rhona Johnston
Values and Vision
Queensmead School strives to maintain a learning environment where students can reach their maximum potential, wherever their skills may lie. Technology is a key part of the education environment, with devices such as visualisers, iPads and Chromebooks a regular classroom feature. There is also a strong emphasis on attendance and punctuality, with these qualities seen as essential to the learning process and academic endeavour.
Queensmead offers students the chance to participate in activities such as music tuition and sports, with facilities including basketball courts, a fitness zone and access to five-a-side football pitches. International experiences offered to secondary students include language development in France, Germany and Spain, trekking excursions in Morocco, and skiing in Italy and Austria.
Ofsted Report
“There is a strong culture of respect and tolerance at the school. Pupils are calm and mature. The school’s values of kindness, respect, resilience and independence shine through when staff and pupils interact... Behaviour around the school is excellent. All staff are supported by leaders and school systems to maintain high expectations of pupils’ behaviour... ”
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