Senior Assistant Headteacher - for Curriculum and Standards with responsibility for English

The Governors are looking to appoint an outstanding SENIOR ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER for Curriculum and Standards with responsibility for English from September 2015.

We are a forward thinking and dynamic five form entry school with two fantastic new buildings.

We are seeking someone who:

• Is an outstanding and inspirational leader and has the ability to effectively deputise for the Head of School on a regular basis
• Can play a key role in our Senior Leadership Team and demonstrate a real commitment to our school vision
• Can demonstrate outstanding impact on children’s learning and on teaching standards particularly in English and for our more vulnerable children
• Can drive excellence in all areas of the school
• Can act as a highly professional role model across the two school sites as we expand year on year
• Can inspire, motivate and develop children, staff and our whole school community and demonstrate a commitment to teamwork
• Is enthusiastic, flexible, hardworking and resilient
• Has a passion for teaching and a genuine desire to make a difference

We can offer:

• A “good” school with outstanding features (April 2013) and an ‘outstanding’ judgement overall in our English subject inspection (March 2011)
• A friendly and supportive team
• TWO fantastic new school buildings - in West Norwood which opened in September 2012 with 2FE and in Streatham which opened in February 2015 with 3FE
• The opportunity to shape the future of Lambeth’s largest primary school
• Well motivated, happy and friendly children who “bubble with enthusiasm” about their learning and their school
• A supportive parental community
• An active and outstanding governing body
• An extremely well-resourced learning environment
• Opportunities for high quality professional development
• We actively encourage and welcome visits to the school by prior arrangement.

Further information:

To obtain a recruitment pack, including Job Description and Personal Specification, please contact Gwen Watson on 020 8761 1894 Streatham site ext. 216 or by email: gwatson@juliansprimary.org.uk

How to Apply:

Please send your completed application form (marked Private & Confidential) to Gwen Watson, PA to the Executive Headteacher, Julian’s Primary School, 226 Leigham Court Road, Streatham SW16 2RB or email: gwatson@juliansprimary.org.uk

Closing date: Noon on 23rd April 2015
Short listing date: 24th April 2015
Interview date: 1st May 2015

Lambeth Council is committed to safer recruitment. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Further information about the disclosure can be found at www.gov.uk and in the recruitment pack. Lambeth aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all.