DEPUTY HEADTEACHER – Ealing - Inner London

Inspirational Deputy Headteacher Wanted – Ealing - Inner London

A PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITY NOT TO BE MISSED

THIS IS AN INVITATION TO BE PART OF SOMETHING TRULY SPECIAL 

We are looking for a forward thinking and innovative individual, experienced in working at a strategic level, to join our growing leadership team. You will have a successful track record of leadership and management and will be an outstanding classroom practitioner. You will have excellent communication skills as well as the ability to lead and motivate teams of staff.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join our stunning school. Outcomes are exceptional and our recent Ofsted inspection stated, “There is enough evidence of improved performance to suggest that the school could be judged outstanding if we were to carry out a graded (section 5) inspection now.” Ofsted Feb 2023. The school also benefits from an Assisted Resource provision, catering for up to 25 pupils with SPL needs.

This is a non-class based post.

We are looking for a person who is:

• A strategic and creative thinker, with the drive and enthusiasm to continue to promote and develop the highest expectations of teaching and learning across the school.
• An individual with a strong commitment to school improvement and a clear determination to achieve and maintain educational excellence.
• An excellent communicator. 
• Someone who has excellent interpersonal skills.
• An individual of high standards and expectations of both themselves and others.
• Someone who inspires and motivates staff and children. 

We can offer you:

·        A chance to thrive in a highly ambitious school. 

·        A team dedicated to constant improvement, innovation and evaluation.

·        A senior leadership team that has a desire to ensure the school is the best it can be. 

·        Motivated, well behaved children who are keen to learn and are enthusiastic about school. 

·        A supportive governing body.

·        Exceptional facilities in a “state of the art” building. 

·        Excellent partnerships with parents.

·        Significant opportunities for career advancement

The working environment

• The school building is quite simply spectacular, it is a £18 million Conran designed, state of the art, award-winning school– it must be seen to be appreciated. Our staff enjoy working in an exceptional environment and thrive from remarkable professional development and support. You must see St John’s for yourself.
• Outstanding transport links – the most well connected part of London with Crossrail on the doorstep
• Work in Ealing –a vibrant, trendy area

Our children and parents

• We have stunning well-mannered and well-behaved children. Behaviour is exemplary across the school
• Our parents are supportive and respectful

Candidates are stongly encouraged to visit the school by prior arrangement at one of the following times:

School tours:

·        Wednesday 8th May – 8.45am

·        Thursday 9th May – 8.45am – 3.45 pm

·        Friday 10th May – 8.45am

·        Wednesday 15th May – 8.45am – 3.45 pm

·        Thursday 16th May – 8.45am – 3.45 pm

·        Monday 20th May – 8.45am

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: 12.00pm Monday 20th May 2024, only candidates successfully short-listed will be contacted and invited for interviews

Interviews: Wednesday 22nd May 2024

 To join a tour please contact the school to arrange a visit:

 Email: adminoffice@st-johns.ealing.sch.uk                         Tel: 0208 567 6251

How to Apply:

Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded from the school website https://www.st-johns.ealing.sch.uk/Working-at-St-Johns

Completed application forms should be returned to the school by email: adminoffice@st-johns.ealing.sch.uk                                      

The school is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at:

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance--2.

The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.