Headteacher

Headteacher, Camden

Acland Burghley is a mixed, 11 to 19 comprehensive school situated in a diverse neighbourhood in the London Borough of Camden. It has 910 Year 7-11 students with a further 390 students in the sixth form, which is part of La Swap; a long established consortium linking the sixth forms of La Sainte Union School, William Ellis School, Acland Burghley School and Parliament Hill School. Proud of its strong performing arts traditions, along with its comprehensive and inclusive values, Acland Burghley is a popular local school that is at the heart of the community it serves.

Whilst previously being rated a "good" school, Acland Burghley was judged to "require improvement" in its Ofsted inspection in September 2013, with the pace of student progress and the levels of challenge and expectation highlighted as areas to be addressed. Following this judgement, the Governing Body has taken immediate steps to address the situation the school finds itself in.

An Interim Executive Headteacher has been appointed with a remit to address all areas of concern highlighted by Ofsted and the Governors are now looking to recruit a new Headteacher who is able to rise to the challenge of:

• rapidly improving the school's performance while remaining true to its ethos;
• inspiring both students and staff to achieve their full potential;
• establishing an environment in which everyone in the school takes pride in their work;
• maintaining a relentless focus on improving the quality of teaching and learning, assessment and feedback and continue to improve behaviour, particularly behaviour for learning.
• developing the management systems and structures to ensure effective leadership.

Currently a Headteacher or an outstanding Deputy with substantial experience of school leadership, you have a vision for the future development of our school with the expertise to manage its performance, assets and human and financial resources. A track record of delivering high-quality teaching and learning for all children, including those with Special Educational Needs, is essential along with a clear commitment to equality of opportunity, inclusion and a culture that celebrates diversity.

You will possess outstanding leadership and management skills that include clear goal-setting, team selection, delegation and accountability. You will be both open and honest in relationships with the school's key stakeholders as well as having the confidence to make shrewd judgements for the long-term benefit of the school, however difficult they may be.

In return for your energy, integrity and enthusiasm, we are able to offer you an attractive remuneration package with the potential for success bonuses, access to the best professional development support and the opportunity to build and develop your senior leadership team.

To discover more about this exciting opportunity and for an information pack, please contact our retained consultant, John Carter at Veredus on 07725 607112 or email him at john.carter@veredus.co.uk. Please supply a contact telephone number.

The sponsor actively encourages all candidates to visit the school prior to the interviews. To arrange a visit, please contact John Carter at Veredus.

Closing date for applications: Thursday April 24th
Interviews: Monday April 28th and Tuesday April 29th

Acland Burghley School
London NW5