Assistant Head for English and Phase 1

Rotherfield Primary School

Assistant teacher for English and Phase 1

Salary Grade Range: Leadership 5 – Leadership 10

Actual Salary Range: £50,401-£56,083 per annum

Contractual Status: Permanent and Full time

We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team from September 2017. 

The role of Assistant Head will have a major impact school improvement and the drive to improve the life chances of our pupils. We are looking for someone who:

- Has experience of leadership in a urban setting

- Has a drive and passion for school improvement, and making a difference to pupils experience of education

- Who has specific subject knowledge in relation to English and can drive improvement in English across the school

- Experience of managing others, or team development

In return we can offer you:

- A school committed to your professional learning/development 

- A vibrant and creative place to work

- A school at the heart of its community

Rotherfield is a vibrant and welcoming school, within the London Borough of Islington. Visits to the school are actively encouraged please contact the school office to arrange a time on 0207 226 6620

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 6th May 2017 

Interviews: Candidates will be contacted by phone and email on Monday 7th May 2017 to inform about outcome of shortlisting. 

Selection date: Observations of teaching in your current school or at Rotherfield on Monday 15th or Tuesday 16th May. Interviews and Selection tasks at Rotherfield on Wednesday 17th May 2017

Please click here to apply online. If you     need assistance please email schoolsrecuritment@islington.gov.uk     quoting RTH/422.

Rotherfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check is required for all successful applicants. Also, this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare( Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.