Deputy Head Teacher

Deputy Head Teacher–Curriculum and Assessment

Enjoyment of learning; progress; respect; responsibility; tolerance

Newham PRUs Management Committee is seeking to appoint an experienced and dynamic Deputy Headteacher to lead curriculum and assessment across the school. If you possess a clear vision and understanding of working with a range of vulnerable learners and are enthusiastic, resilient and resourceful with proven success in this field, then we would love you to join our school. We passionately believe in giving young people every opportunity to learn and succeed in our friendly, supportive PRUs where the little things you do every day will have life-changing results.

Tunmarsh School is a Complex Pupil Referral Unit located in the London Borough of Newham. The school offers a range of educational programmes for young people who have social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, those at risk of permanent exclusion and those who are vulnerable or have medical needs. Our aim is to work to remove barriers to learning through an individualised response to our pupils’ needs. The post holder will be operational head of school for Outreach, VLE and Coborn Unit education provisions.

You will be expected to demonstrate:

• Excellent school leadership and management skills.
• The ability to think strategically, establish and communicate a clear vision and develop whole school priorities in response to both local and national agendas.
• Knowledge and experience of leading whole school developments relating to teaching and learning and self-evaluation.
• Evidence of raising attainment and standards.

You will also have significant experience of implementing successful strategies for the management of pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

If you would like to visit the school prior to making an application please contact Liz Shirley (School Finance and Business Manager)– liz.shirley@tunmarsh.newham.sch.uk    
 
Application form and further details please apply on line at www.londonschooljobs.co.uk Reference: 2305.

For technical enquires please call 020 8249 6946. For any other enquiries please contact the school directly.

Closing date: Midnight on 16 May 2016.
Interviews: 24 May 2016.

The schools in Newham are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A disqualification declaration questionnaire maybe required for this post.

NPW, managing recruitment on behalf of Newham Schools

NEWHAM PUPIL REFERRAL UNITS (PRUS)
Tunmarsh School – Key Stage 1 - 4
Tunmarsh Lane, London E13 9NB