Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning)

West Hampstead Primary School (formerly Beckford Primary School)

https://www.westhampstead.camden.sch.uk/

Job Overview:

Job start: September 2024.

Location: West Hampstead, London - Camden

Contract type: Fixed-term commencing September 2024, full time, subject to an enhanced DBS check. The fixed term contract is for one year, with a view to make the role permanent in 2025/26. 

We are seeking to appoint a highly-motivated, inspirational and successful school leader who can work with the Leadership Team as Assistant Head (teaching and learning) to bring our vision for high quality education for all West Hampstead children to life.

Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher with high expectations, who is looking to work at a school where you can make a difference to children's lives? 

Our leadership team are collaborative, creative and motivated by improving children's life chances. The team consists of the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, School Business Manager and three Assistant Headteachers (one Inclusion lead and two phase leaders).

Our staff are a friendly, collaborative team who value being part of our professional learning community. 

The successful applicant will:

• Demonstrate leadership and management ability

• Be an exemplary and creative classroom practitioner who can make learning and teaching effective and fun 

• Have the vision, drive and energy to build on our achievements

• Possess the ability to communicate a strong vision of success to pupils, parents and the wider community

Responsibilities include:

• Phase leader of 2-3 year groups

• Class teacher (part time)

• Raising standards of attainment and progress of pupils in the phase and across the school, including oversight of assessment for the phase alongside the school’s Assessment Lead

• Supporting and advising teachers and support staff in the phase in the delivery of a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum to pupils 

• Establishing and maintaining effective liaison with staff and parents across the phase

Responsibilities could include:

• Leading an area of teaching and learning across the school as outlined in the School Improvement Plan for the year

• Leading a whole school project as outlined in the School Improvement Plan for the year

In return, we offer:

• Enthusiastic, happy and confident children who are proud of their school and love learning

• Friendly and supportive staff and governors

• A strong teaching and learning team who work hard to meet the needs of all of our pupils

• An innovative school curriculum based on teaching the core knowledge and skills well and developing active citizenship

• A forward thinking school where innovation is encouraged 

• A focus on leadership development

About West Hampstead Primary School:

West Hampstead Primary School is a welcoming, vibrant and diverse community school, located close to many transport links. 

• This school is an equal opportunities employer that actively promotes respect for all and upholds values that challenge prejudice and discrimination. 
• Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

What are we looking for?

Talented professionals who are willing to commit to the school’s values:

o Aspiration - high expectations for children, and for themselves, including a commitment to professional development.

o Responsibility – commitment to ensuring every child makes the best possible progress.

o Resilience – ability to adapt and respond to professional challenges positively.

o Consideration – respectful and understanding of the community, and able to work collaboratively with their colleagues. 

o Community – an enthusiasm for engaging with and helping to build the positive school community, as well as, helping the children to understand their place in the wider world. 

(See job description and personal specification for further information)

Why work at West Hampstead Primary School? 

• A dedicated, supportive and friendly team of colleagues who are committed to professional development and excellent teaching and learning in order to provide the most memorable learning experiences for all children. 

• Inner London salary. 

• Children who are keen to learn and excited to come school.

• Strong links with our local authority offering excellent CPD opportunities. 

• Opportunities for subject leadership and personal development within the school.

• An exceptional learning environment and excellent support from our stakeholders, which includes parents and the wider community. 

• A spacious Victorian school, with good size classrooms as well as three hall spaces and a separate dining hall offering plenty of opportunities for learning beyond the classroom.

• A talented and creative admin and support team who help the smooth running of the school, including IT support. 

• A great location in the heart of West Hampstead close to transport links, restaurants and other facilities. 

We would welcome and encourage potential candidates to visit our school. Please telephone or email to arrange this.

Please email head@westhampstead.camden.sch.uk if you are interested in a tour.

The children and families at our school are enthusiastic about their learning and happy to belong to our school community. 

Shortlisting will take place and candidates will be informed by Friday 17th May.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email. Please be aware that references will be taken up following shortlisting and before interview. 

What will the interview process involve?

Interviews will take place on the week beginning Monday 20th May

Interviews will be in person and will include a lesson observation and a panel interview. The lesson observation will be the first part of the interview and successful candidates will then be invited to the panel interview.