Assistant Headteacher
Nishkam School West London
Isleworth
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 23 February 2018
Job overview
Dates: Apply by: Friday 23rd February 2018 Midday
Open day: Opportunity to meet the Principal and Head of Primary Education: Monday 19th February 2018, 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Start date: September 2018
Salary: Very competitive
Location: Current (temporary site): 390 London Road, Isleworth, TW7 5AJ Permanent site opening September 2018: 152 Syon Lane, Isleworth, TW7 5PN
Contract type: Full-time
Contract term: Permanent
School Size: 1400 pupils at capacity in 2024
(100 per year group; 4 form entry; approximately 500 pupils in September 2018)
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and highly motivated primary school leader to make a key contribution to our outstanding, multi-faith school as we move to our stunning new building.
Nishkam School West London will be a flagship school for our Trust, offering all-through provision on an expansive 11-acre green site. Opportunities like these are few and far between and will interest those with creative minds and high aspirations, seeking to inspire a new generation of children through a values-led, multi-faith curriculum. The journey will be one of leading this new institution to excellence as the primary school team grows to capacity, which will be immensely rewarding for the right individual.
The new school building and site will open ready for the new intake in September 2018. The primary phase of Nishkam School West London, (Ofsted Outstanding 2016), will also move to the new site in September 2018.
- Leadership and management at all levels are of exceptionally high quality. Leaders constantly check the quality of teaching and learning and provide very good support for any teacher who needs to develop their practice.
- Exemplary leadership and management skills ensure that the school’s values are central to developing pupils’ learning and mind-set.
- The school’s vision to ‘offer excellence… and inspire children to learn’ pervades the school. As a result, pupils are motivated and have high aspirations.
Ofsted-October 2016
As the primary Assistant Headteacher for Nishkam School West London, you will work in a pioneering group, Nishkam School Trust (NST). NST is one of the first multi-academy free school trusts in the UK. The Trust has opened two free schools in Birmingham (a primary in 2011 and a secondary in 2012), both of which are judged Ofsted Outstanding, and a third, a primary free school in Wolverhampton. We are looking for a highly committed and innovative leader to work in close collaboration with the Senior Leadership Teams in both the primary and secondary phases, as well as senior leaders across the Trust.
NST has developed an inclusive values-led, multi-faith educational approach that nurtures pupils of all faiths and those of no particular faith. The Nishkam ethos is to help grow a selfless mindset, aspiring to excellence as well as going beyond ourselves to serve others, to create supportive communities and to realise our true potential. This pervades every aspect of the school.
The Role
The role will commence in September 2018. You will play a significant part in shaping the strategic development of the school across all areas of the primary phase, in particular those that suit your skillset, and will be instrumental in the effective day-to-day running of the school.
You will become an expert in your specific areas of responsibility and have the opportunity to share your expertise with other senior leaders and colleagues across the Trust. You will also be part of a global community of charitable initiatives.
This is an exceptional opportunity to work within a vibrant atmosphere and a supportive setting.
Your leadership role will evolve as the school grows to full capacity in 2024.
Nishkam School Trust (NST) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
To find out more:
- Informal open evening for prospective candidates Monday 19th February, 4.30 – 5.30pm at the current (temporary) site. Please confirm attendance via: recruitment@nishkamschools.org or 0121 348 7665.
To apply:
- Please download an application pack at www.nishkamschool.org/recruitment or contact the Trust office on 0121 348 7665
- Applications to be sent to recruitment@nishkamschools.org by Friday 23rd February 2018 Midday
- If you would like to attend the open evening please register via email at recruitment@nishkamschools.org
- Interview process to take place the week beginning 26th February 2018 at Nishkam School West London
- Please contact Val Sahotay for further information 0121 348 7665.
Attached documents
About Nishkam School West London
Nishkam School West London is a mixed, non-selective, Sikh-ethos, multi-faith all-through school with sixth form situated in Hounslow, West London. The Nishkam School Trust also has schools in Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Kenya. Nishkam School Trust has a 30-year history of educating children, working with the government for the past 10 years on schools for the Sikh community.
Headteachers for Nishkam School West London
Sukhjeet Rai (Primary)
Gerard Dineen (Secondary)
Virtues-Led
The school virtues are represented by the slogan "Excellence in doing ordinary things extraordinarily well", and by the school name, with the word "nishkam" translating as "selflessness". It works towards the mindset of serving others, a practice with the potential to transform students and promote humility.
Why work for us?
The Trust is evolving together as a family. We know that to reach our highest aspirations for our students, through embedding values to go beyond each student’s expectations in every part of their learning journey. We continue to pay great emphasis on our programme of Continuous Professional Development focusing on reaching our school vision. “To empower children with virtues, to enable them to excel academically and spiritually.” Please see article from Amanda HM Chief Inspector https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/amanda-spielman-at-researched-birmingham-2020
Nishkam Schools aim to nurture lifelong learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and compassionate contributors to society. We have, as a trust, grown and have become a family of teachers and students that have the same attitude, respect and love for becoming better human beings and improving our minds and hearts to make a difference in our homes, community and the wider world. If global is local then we are here to show our neighbours that we can all work together and improve not only our education in learning and teaching but our life experience to become selfless humble individuals.
Staff Benefits
We know that teaching and working in schools can be hugely rewarding. We recognise that our staff give a lot to the school, their colleagues, our students, and their families. As a thank you, through our staff benefits, we hope to offer various ways to ensure that all staff that work for the school enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
Competitive salaries
We offer competitive salaries for both teaching and non-teaching staff based on the type and level of role you do. Pay ranges are reviewed annually and are regularly higher than National Teacher Pay Scales.
Excellence Awards
Staff are rewarded for exceptional performance through an additional pay award at the end of the academic year.
Career Progression Opportunities
We show loyalty to our staff through training and advancement opportunities. The school will provide financial support with access to National Professional Qualifications (NPQH/NPQML/NPQSL) and to other external courses of study that are of benefit to the school, including at Masters and Doctorate level.
Professional Development
The school has a thorough schedule of training for all staff in addition to opportunities to attend conferences and off-site training events relevant to your role. We work collaboratively with other schools, which provides opportunities to visit and share best practice.
Coaching and mentoring support for Early Careers Teachers & Teach First teachers.
Every member of staff has access to the National College e-learning service designed specifically for the education sector. The service combines a broad range of online courses.
Coaching for Leaders
We believe that professional leadership coaching can help foster self-understanding and drive lasting, transformational change. We offer 1:1 coaching for both our middle and senior leaders.
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service that provides support to all employees, their partner/spouse, and dependent children over 16 still living at home.
Flexible Working
A diverse workforce with work-life balance is important for us so flexible working arrangements are available on request.
October Half Term break
We plan our term dates in a way that allows for a 2-week October half term break.
Before and After School Care
A highly subsidised Breakfast Club and after school care is available to all staff with children at the school.
Staff Room Facilities
There is a large staff room available to all members of staff. Tea, coffee, and milk are provided in the staff room free of charge as well as microwaves, toasters, and fridges.
Staff Car Park and Free Charging Points
The school has a large staff car park which is available for any member of staff wishing to drive to work.
We also provide 16 free charging points for electric vehicles.
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