Head of Secondary Learning and Achievement

Tower Hamlets
Our number one priority is education....

Tower Hamlets is a thriving, progressive Council in the heart of London serving a diverse urban population.  The Borough has earned an international reputation for excellence in education and an independent report in December 2013 concluded that it had ‘some of the best urban schools in the world’.  This remarkable transformation has seen GCSE results exceed the national average, an impressive proportion of young people going on to higher education, the completion of an ambitious building programme in secondary schools and more good/outstanding schools than any other borough.

The Council values the positive relationships engendered with our school, faith and business communities. This, along with strong school to school support, has contributed to the rapid rise in outcomes for students over the past 15 years.

As the lead officer for overseeing our relationships with secondary schools, and the quality and variety of post 16 provision, you will be key to raising standards and developing a broad offer which provides our young people with real options – academic and vocational.  With qualified teacher status and significant experience as a senior local authority or school leader, you will understand and value the urban context in which we operate, and have a passion as well as track record for continuous improvement.

You will play a significant role in brokering school to school support, challenging schools and engaging with governors and other partners across the borough.

The ideal candidates will demonstrate impeccable decision-making and outstanding leadership in one of the most exciting local education authorities in the country. For further information go to www.towerhamletscareers.co.uk or contact our advising consultants at Penna:  Maggie Hennessy 07877 004648 or Anthony Hopkin 07500 042272

Closing date for receipt of applications: 9am Friday 6 March 2015