Headteacher

HEADTEACHER

Salary: L28 upwards and dependent on experience (Outer London)

Job type: Full time, permanent

Start date: September 2024

Apply by: Friday 17th May 2024 - 9am

Interviews: Wednesday 22nd May 2024

Please note: as this is a critical appointment, QED reserves the right to close this role earlier upon receipt of suitable applications.

Harefield School requires a dynamic, aspirational and talented Headteacher to start September 2024.

Harefield School, rated Good by Ofsted, is a caring community. The school aims to provide a fulfilling education to all who attend, empowering young people to share their own future and allow them to grow in self-worth. 

Main Areas of Responsibility

As Headteacher, you will need to provide the leadership and management necessary to secure high quality teaching and learning to raise standards of achievement.  

The Headteacher’s leadership will result in a school where:

• A positive ethos that reflects the schools commitment to student achievement, effective teaching and learning and good relationships
• Staff, parents and students have confidence in the leadership and management of the school
• Great importance is placed on high quality pastoral care and support
• Staff and governors recognise their accountability for their tasks and contribute fully to the development and successful implementation of policies and practices
• The school development plan is focussed on improving educational outcomes

Qualifications and Experience

The successful applicant must have a proven track record of school improvement, and have gained successful previous experience at senior leadership level. We are looking for a strong communicator who can demonstrate strengths in engaging with and inspiring all stakeholders. Ideally the successful applicant will have:

• QTS
• Relevant further qualification or NPQH
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of current curriculum developments and how pupils learn
• Track record of raising standards in English, Maths and literacy and numeracy

Vision

At Harefield, we aim to provide an environment where all students are able to achieve their academic potential in a safe, caring and inclusive environment.

Mission Statement

Our goal is to foster this atmosphere by blending rigorous standards with outstanding support. We uphold high expectations for students in classwork, behaviour, attendance, and all aspects of school life. We believe that by meeting these standards, students can unlock their full potential. Additionally, we acknowledge the importance of offering support and guidance to students on their journey toward realising their potential. Our commitment is to deliver exceptional support to all students, with a particular focus on those with additional needs.

Values

Our values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility and Compassion exemplify who we are as a school community and form the foundation for everything we do. We are proud of our values which underpin our mission statement, supporting our commitment to academic excellence, as well as our determination to maintain a caring community for everyone. Both students and staff work to demonstrate our values in all aspects of school life.

Safeguarding Notice

QED is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.