Deputy Head

Our candidate: 

You have a strong track record in middle or senior leadership and core learning, alongside experience and passion for working in the Primary sector. You are an outstanding practitioner across the primary range and have experience in effectively leading staff and core areas of the curriculum. You display relentless passion and enthusiasm for striving for the very best and, with a talent for delivering on whole school priorities, ensure all children make exceptional progress. You are adept at using data and assessment, including gaps analysis, to continue to develop provision. You are excited and motivated by the rewards and challenges working in school at the early stages of its journey affords and welcome the opportunity to really make your mark!

Our school:

Halley House School is a one-form entry Free School that opened in Arcola Street, Dalston in September 2015. The school is one of seven free schools established by Bellevue Place Education Trust. We believe in having rightfully high expectations and standards for every pupil and by working actively in partnership with our children, staff, parents and local community, we will support and guide our pupils to reach their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.  Halley House is a school that enables its pupils to take confidence from, and enjoyment in, everything they do, and places them at the heart of a vibrant, thriving school community.

Why not visit us and see for yourself?

We are offering tours of the school on Friday 23rd & Monday 26th March at 10.00am 

Please contact Jo in the office to book a tour. jkessell@halleyhouseschool.org.uk  

Our offer:

As well as an attractive starting salary, we offer excellent professional development and training opportunities. We are committed to supporting and developing both our staff and children, and have created a warm and welcoming environment. We also provide entitlement days for staff throughout the year.  

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a tour and visit with the Headteacher, Claire Syms.  

For more information please take a look at the school website. 

If you have the skills and drive to be successful in this role, please download the attached documents and submit the application form to us at office@halleyhouseschool.org.uk 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment and DBS checks. Halley House School welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.

Thank you for your interest in our school!

Interview date: 20th April 2018