Principal
Hurstmere School
Bexley
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Scale L33 to L39 (Outer London)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2019
- Apply by:
- 6 February 2019
Job overview
Due to the retirement of the existing Principal after 15 years' service at the school, the Governors wish to appoint an oustanding leader as Principal. The school is a standalone academy that enjoys membership of the Penhill Trust, a collaborative network of five schools in close proximity.
The new Principal will have the chance to lead an oversubscribed school with enthusiastic students, a dedicated staff and supportive Governors.
As an existing Headteacher or an outstanding and ambitious Deputy with substantial experience of school leadership, you will have the creativity, drive and ambition to lead our school. You will possess the leadership qualities and flair to make great things happen that will take the school to the next level.
If you would like to visit the school prior to your application or require further information, please contact Mrs Murphy, Company Secretary, who will be pleased to assist.
To apply for the post please complete the application form below. For more information on the School please visit our website www.hurstmere.org.uk.
Hurstmere School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful candidates are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and other employment checks.
This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for puplic sector workers. The school therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a commend of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the person specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.
We are not accepting applications from employment agencies for this position but would be delighted to receive direct applications.
Attached documents
About Hurstmere School
About Hurstmere School
Hurstmere School is a popular, non-selective secondary academy for boys aged 11 – 16, serving the local community of Sidcup. It is a special place, with a strong sense of community and a determination to succeed in all that we do. The school has approximately 1,040 students on record.
Hurstmere School is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all students and a “culture of vigilance” to safeguard and protect all in its care.
Vision and values
Hurstmere School’s vision is for our students to 'Believe and Achieve'; to be the best that they can be. By promoting high aspiration and fostering a confident, self-belief that with hard work and determination, there are no boundaries to what they can achieve.
Hurstmere offers a supportive and inclusive environment that celebrates and welcomes diversity. We expect everyone to have the highest expectations of themselves and of each other. Our students are expected to be ready to learn, to work hard and to celebrate their own and each other's achievements.
We have staff who are devoted to providing the best education and pastoral care possible, and students of whom we are extremely proud; this mix creates a school that is a pleasure to work and learn in.
We are committed to a strong home-school partnership and believe the whole community can contribute to the progress of our students as they journey through Hurstmere School, to sixth form, apprenticeships, university, the workplace and beyond.
Principal
Mrs L L Bennett
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