Assistant Headteacher
William Ellis School
Camden
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Scale, L11-L15
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 17 May 2024
Job overview
We are currently Recruiting for
Role: Assistant Headteacher
Salary: Leadership Scale, L11-L15
Contract: Part-Time/Full-Time, Permanent
About the School
William Ellis School is a thriving, voluntary aided, non-denominational, inclusive comprehensive boys’ school serving the educational needs of boys from the ages of 11 to 18. It is an attractive site on the edge of Hampstead Heath with excellent access to Central London. It is a neighbourhood of great social and cultural diversity, and this diversity is very well represented at William Ellis.
The school is committed to nurturing successful students and good citizens through strong relationships in line with the school motto, “rather use than fame”. The school is part of the longest established and most successful mixed sixth form consortium in London, LaSWAP, which enables our students to access a wide range of subject expertise. We provide excellent professional opportunities for staff and are part of the Camden family of schools.
About the role
We are currently looking for an Assistant Headteacher who can bring commitment and expertise to our curriculum offer, supporting and teaching students across all key stages.
Applications are invited from inspiring, dynamic and committed teacher and leaders who wish to develop their career in a school which places high quality teaching and learning as its highest priority. The post would suite wither an experienced senior leader or someone new to a post at this level.
You would be joining our established and highly motivated Senior Leadership Team who are passionate about the school and its students and families. All are experienced and expert leaders who are ambitious for the school to continue to grow and improve. There is a highly collegiate staff body and a supportive, developmental relationship with neighbouring schools.
Exact responsibilities will be decided on appointment but would include aspects of teaching and learning in line with our School Development Plan, available on our website.
The successful candidate will be:
· An ambitious and visionary leader, committed to education in an inclusive and diverse setting
· An expert an inspirational classroom practitioner who is able to systematically develop this practice in others
· Committed to ensuring that all students, regardless of background and starting points, make excellent progress in all aspects of their learning – both academic study and personal development
· A reflective leader with excellent interpersonal skills and resilience who can work effectively with and through others at all levels
· Able to analyse data and use it to drive school improvement and self-evaluation
Application packs can be downloaded from the school website www.williamellis.camden.sch.uk, emailing the HR team HR@Williamellis.camden.sch.uk or calling the school office on 020 7267 9346
Closing Date: Friday 17th May 2024, Midday
Interview Date: 22nd/23rd May 2024
Interested Candidates are welcome to contact the school for an informal conversation about the role, the school and to arrange a visit. We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date.
William Ellis School is committed to Equal Opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and therefore expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, all appointments are subject to DBS checks and excellent references and an online media search
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About William Ellis School
William Ellis School is a voluntary-aided, non-denominational comprehensive school in the London Borough of Camden, serving the secondary educational needs of boys in the diverse local community and of girls in the Sixth Form.
The aims of the school are to enable our pupils to strive for excellence in the academic, sporting and cultural spheres, and to contribute to a democratic society as good citizens, by developing:
• Good communication skills in written and spoken English and another language.
• Numeracy and problem-solving skills, particularly in the context of science and technology.
• Good health, physical education and activity.
• An informed understanding of the world of industry, commerce and work, and the processes of wealth creation.
• Creative skills and an appreciation of art, music and drama.
• An interest in the wider world and other cultures, through the learning of languages and travel.
• A growing awareness of ethical behaviour, respect for the environment and social justice.
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