Assistant Headteacher/SENCO

Opened in 2013 Rutherford House School was the first free school established by Bellevue Place 

Education Trust, to provide a broad, exciting education in a happy environment with a commitment to ensuring pupils achieve their full potential. The children are encouraged to learn independently, and are treated as individuals celebrating their unique set of talents.

At Rutherford House School our philosophy is to promote excellence and outstanding progress in the basics - literacy and numeracy, as well as sparking curiosity and instilling a lifelong love of learning and curiosity.

As the school continues to grow we are now looking to increase our capacity. We have an exciting opportunity for an aspiring, or qualified, SENCO to help shape and influence our great school.

This post is to start ASAP on a full time basis. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be an Assistant Headteacher. Thus the right candidate will lead, develop and support effective practice for children with specific learning needs as well as develop their leadership skills.

This is a real leadership opportunity for a talented teacher/SENCO to develop their teaching and leadership potential in a unique setting. We are looking to appoint someone with a positive outlook and a proactive attitude, ready to make a difference. We would like to hear from those who are creative and forward thinking with a proven track record of raising standards in reading and writing, outstanding planning, teaching and assessment in the Early Years and Key Stage 1 and 2. You will be able to deliver inspirational learning experiences in a stimulating environment and be committed to excellence, inclusion and challenge. Our outstanding candidate will have strong interpersonal skills to foster links between the school, home and wider community.

If you are ready for a new and exciting challenge we will offer you:

• A strong commitment to the innovative use of technology to ensure efficient ways of working
• Excellent peer support from our outstanding, supportive and friendly team
• A positive and innovative working environment
• Professional development and opportunities for middle leadership responsibilities
• A strong and growing network of partner free schools, driving up standards and providing valuable support to staff
• Opportunities for career progression and wider professional experiences in a Trust with a range of schools serving a variety of different communities

If you have the skills, experience and drive to be successful in this role, please download and complete the attached documents.

Application packs are available from info@rutherfordhouseschool.co.uk or can be downloaded from our school website at www.rutherfordhouseschool.co.uk  

Please email your completed application form to info@rutherfordhouseschool.co.uk

Please put the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Closing Date for applications: Friday 24th February 2017 (4.00pm)
Interview Dates: Week Commencing: Monday 6th March 2017
Start date: Tuesday 18th April 2017 or Monday 4th September 2017

We encourage interested applicants to read our website carefully http://www.rutherfordhouseschool.co.uk/. You will quickly see that you are applying to an extremely creative, successful school with a clear ethos of achievement, continuity and enjoyment for our pupils.

Visits are warmly encouraged. There are two Open Mornings where you will have an opportunity to speak to Mrs Mallett (Headteacher) and have a tour of the school.

The dates are: Wednesday 8th February at 9.30am and Thursday 23rd February at 2pm.

Please contact Mr Shyam Rajagopal to make an appointment on either 020 8672 5901 or info@rutherfordhouseschool.co.uk.

As part of BPET and Rutherford House’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all employees employed within schools are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Further details can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Services website https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check  

Rutherford House School welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.