Associate Assistant Headteacher

Closing date: 9am Monday 24th February 9am

Start date: September 2025

NB We reserve the right to shortlist, interview and appoint prior to the closing date and so early applications are encouraged.

To visit the school on Friday 14th February at 12pm with the Headteacher, please email hr@hatchend.harrow.sch.uk

Hatch End High School is a warm, happy and academically successful school in Harrow with a large and highly successful Sixth Form. We are proud of being a high performing, inclusive community school which welcomes all cultures, faiths and beliefs. We know that the high expectations, outstanding teaching and creative dedication of staff combined with the enthusiasm, discipline and ambition of students is what makes Hatch End a fantastic place to study, develop and excel. We have an uncompromising and relentless focus on the quality of teaching and learning and on professional development so we can fulfil our vision to enable all young people to make exceptional progress and achieve outstanding outcomes, so they are able to live fulfilling and successful lives. Our school ethos, WE CARE: Co-operation, Ambition, Respect, Empathy, underpins everything we do. 

We are excited to be able to recruit a new Associate Assistant Headteacher to strengthen our Teaching and Learning team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and highly effective leader to join a dynamic, experienced and collaborative leadership team who work tirelessly to improve the outcomes and life chances of our young people. The successful candidate will be a full member of our senior leadership team and will oversee the curriculum intent, manage the whole school calendar and performance management process and be the Educational Visits Co-ordinator. Line management of a department and others will form an essential part of this role.

The successful applicant will:

• be an outstanding classroom teacher with a proven and demonstrable track record of success at GCSE and A Level;
• have sustained and substantial middle leadership experience within teaching and learning or preferably some senior leadership experience;
• have a good understanding of current educational developments and educational data relating to the curriculum and teaching and learning;
• have the highest expectations of students;
• have energy, stamina and a sense of humour.

Continuing professional development for all staff is at the core of everything we do, and you would be joining an organisation which offers many training opportunities, clear staff development and a supportive and experienced senior team.

Our school ethos: We CARE Co-operation, Ambition, Respect, Empathy

We will:

• be ambitious and always expect the highest standards from students and staff;
• provide a creative and stimulating teaching and learning environment in which each and every student feels safe and secure to express themselves and fulfil their optimum potential;
• deliver a broad and exciting curriculum which stretches all our students and enables them to achieve, develop and extend their life skills;
• create a calm and disciplined environment in which positive relationships flourish;
• work in co-operation and partnership with our families and wider community in a common endeavour to deliver excellence;
• develop out students’ appreciation and respect for others as well as for themselves;
• reflect regularly on our school’s strengths and areas for development in order to continue to thrive.

Why work at Hatch End High School?

• In joining Hatch End High School you can expect to work in an environment where teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do; and where all staff work as a community to support our students to fulfil their potential.
• The school has a comprehensive professional development programme tailored to individual needs, from ECT to middle and senior leadership; new staff are supported and guided by highly skilled and experienced colleagues, and by partners in external organisations.
• Staff have a wide range of opportunities to collaborate and develop their career within the Harrow Collegiate Alliance and the Teach West London Training Hub.
• Staff are afforded many benefits and rewards such as a staff wellbeing programme including free Pilates classes, eye tests and the Cycle to Work Scheme. 
• We have excellent transport links with central London, Hertfordshire, Brent and Barnet.

How to apply

Please complete and return the attached application form to hr@hatchend.harrow.sch.uk by 9am, Monday 24 February 2025. For more information on our school, please visit our website Headteacher's Welcome - Hatch End High School

Please note that it may not be possible to inform candidates if they have not been successful for interview in anticipation of a high response to this vacancy

Hatch High School is an equal opportunities employer. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts working in schools are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and two written references including one from your current/previous headteacher.