Assistant Headteacher (Years 1-3)

Assistant Headtheacher (Years 1-3)

Salary: L7-L11

Permanent

Starting: 1st September 2024

Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery is a four form entry school, situated in the London Borough of Harrow. We want the very best for every child in our school and as staff we work hard to ensure our children are happy and safe so they can achieve their full potential. Our pupils’ behaviour and welfare is outstanding and our academic outcomes well above national average. We are looking to appoint a dynamic, highly-skilled and inspiring Assistant Headteacher for Years 1-3 from September 2024. The successful candidate will have wide-ranging strategic input into, and leadership of, the continued delivery of excellence within our school setting.

Candidates who have proven leadership capabilities as a high-performing Year Group Leader are also strongly encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate can expect:

• to join the Senior Leadership Team with strategic responsibility for the Years 1-3
• incredibly enthusiastic, well-behaved and motivated pupils with very supportive parents
• opportunities for your own continued professional development
• the support of colleagues in the Leadership Team who are dedicated to improving life chances for every pupil
• the support of an experienced and dedicated Year Group Team
• a well-resourced school with scope for development 

In return we are looking for;

·        an outstanding class teacher with proven leadership experience

·        someone with an extensive knowledge of the Key Stage 1 & 2 curriculum  

·        an excellent communicator

·        someone with the ability to motivate and drive forward change

·        a flexible fun-loving attitude 

If you are a creative and talented class teacher and believe Whitchurch is the right school for you, we would be delighted to discuss the position available. For an informal discussion please contact: Joseph Pine, Headteacher at: head@whitchurchps.co.uk.  We would strongly recommend booking a visit to the school to discuss the position. To arrange a visit email the Headteacher.

Further information and application packs are available on our website: www.whitchurchprimary.harrow.sch.uk – Our School/ Vacancies. Application by letter and completed application form to Personnel, Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery, Wemborough Road, HA7 2EQ. Telephone 020 8951 5380 or emailed to personnel@whitchurchprimary.harrow.sch.uk

Closing date:    Friday 3rd May 2024 – 10am

Shortlisting:      Friday 3rd May 2024 – pm

Interviews:        Thursday 9th May 2024

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and online check, medical clearances, evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Whitchurch Visions & Values: Learners today, leaders tomorrow

Our core values: respect, responsibility, resilience, honesty, generosity, aspiration