Assistant Head: Curriculum and Timetabling

Assistant Head with responsibilities for Curriculum and Timetabling 

An opportunity for an inspirational and dynamic individual with vision and an understanding of accountability for the Leadership role of Curriculum and Timetabling to join our experienced Executive Principal and a dynamic team of staff at our Secondary School.  

The Canary Wharf College Trust is an established Multi Academy Trust of three schools in Tower Hamlets. In September 2016 we opened a new secondary school and currently have Year 7 and Year 8 cohorts. The trust has a strong reputation in the area and all our schools are oversubscribed, the first two being graded ‘Outstanding’. We are based in a quiet setting in the heart of the Isle of Dogs, yet close to the DLR and central London.

Our vision is ‘To Live, Share and Celebrate the Love of Learning in a Christian environment whilst welcoming those of other faiths and backgrounds’. We focus on our pupils as individuals and are driven to ensure that all our students will leave school feeling empowered, with choices and options for future learning and employment.

We are looking for an outstanding teacher, with experience of curriculum leadership, timetabling and sound behaviour management. The Assistant Head of Curriculum and Timetabling is a key role within the leadership structure of the academy. 

The successful candidate support the Principal in the day to day running of the school and will help form a dynamic academic team with the teachers and form tutors who take responsibility for their own class. He or she will take overall responsibility for the organisation and development of the college curriculum with the Principal and will help where possible in the identification of students who require guidance and support in their academic needs. This position requires a candidate who is courageous but gracious and who believes in the importance of paying attention to detail. The position is both demanding and rewarding, and requires an outstanding teacher with the ability to multi-task and prioritise demands. Liaison with external agencies is also an important aspect of the job especially in areas around Safeguarding and Child Protection. 

We invite applications from candidates who will be well-organised, energetic, creative, willing to ‘go the extra mile’ and who will be focussed on the progress of all learners, accepting no excuses for underachievement. This role provides a unique opportunity for an experienced teacher who is wants to prepare for Headship in the near future. 

The ideal candidate will have considerable experience of working with secondary age students plus:

· Integrity, energy and enthusiasm

· A sense of humour, good health and resilience 

· A strong ability to show initiative

· Be aligned with and committed to the vision of the school

· Have good interpersonal skills with excellent communication and meticulous organisation skills

· Enjoy working in a team

· Have high expectations and a commitment to raising standards

· Can demonstrate creativity and innovation in curriculum development

· Be passionate about enabling every child to fulfil their potential

· Work to produce the secondary school’s timetable in liaison with the Principals of the three schools

· Strong behaviour management skills

We offer

· A friendly, welcoming community

· Committed and supportive staff and governors

· A vibrant friendly and supportive Leadership Team

· Motivated and well behaved children who are keen to learn

· Small class sizes

· Engaged parents

· Continuous professional development opportunities

· A longer working day balanced by longer holiday breaks

· Your own i-pad or laptop

· Private Health-Care option

Closing date: Wednesday 24th January

Interviews: Friday 26th January

Start Date: April 2018 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and references.

E-mail: recruit@canarywharfcollege.co.uk

www.canarywharfcollege.co.uk