Deputy Headteacher (Pupil Welfare, Behaviour and Progress)
Christ's College Finchley
Barnet
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- L18-22 (Outer London)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2022
- Apply by:
- 27 January 2022
Job overview
Following the promotion of the current post holder to a Headteacher position, an exciting opportunity has arisen at this historic and highly successful school for an ambitious and talented leader.
All members of this school community are committed to our vision to provide world class education to all of our pupils that develops their academic abilities, their aspirations and their character.
We want to help develop capable, happy, resilient individuals who are able to improve themselves and their communities. If this is in line with your vision for education we would like to hear from you.
The school is at an exciting stage of its development with the transition to coeducation due to be completed in September 2022 with our fifth mixed intake. The school is now oversubscribed once again and very well placed for significant future success.
We can offer you:
- a highly supportive department which values and develops people
- a flourishing and expanding school with outstanding progress at GCSE and A level
- some of the most engaging and delightful students you are ever likely to work with
Christ’s College has been pursuing excellence in education since 1857. The modern academy combines the most enduring aspects of the CCF traditions including high academic standards, excellent behaviour and the development of character with innovative and exciting approaches to learning and teaching. The successful candidate will be committed to our vision of high standards of achievement for all students.
Information for this post can also be obtained from the school by calling 020 8349 3581 ext. 232.
References will be sought prior to interview. CV’s will not be accepted.
Closing Date: Midday 27 January 2022
Interview (day 1): 1 February 2022
Interview (day 2): 2 February 2022
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About Christ's College Finchley
Christ’s College Finchley is a non-selective, coeducational secondary school for students aged 11-18. It is a mainstream state academy situated in East Finchley, North London. There are nearly 1,000 pupils on its roll.
The school dates back to 1857. It was founded by the Very Reverend TR White, who opened it as a private boarding school called Chapel Hall School. In 1991, the school became a comprehensive when it moved to its current site on East End Road.
Headteacher
Samson Olusanya
Values and vision
Christ’s College Finchley aims to make pupils feel good about themselves. As a result, the children are happy and there has been good retention of school staff over the decades. Pupils are expected to behave well, so bullying and aggression are rare.
Since 1906, the secondary school’s motto has been “Usque Proficiens”, meaning “advance all the way”. The school is proud that visitors consistently comment on the friendly and happy atmosphere, and that prospective teachers often remark that they feel "at home" within minutes of their arrival.
Ofsted report
“The headteacher has very high ambitions for the pupils and a relentless determination to provide them with the highest quality of education. Since joining the school, he has created a culture of high expectations and established a learning environment where pupils thrive. Pupils mix well, are courteous and are polite towards each other and staff. They enthusiastically participate in extra-curricular activities and are proud of their school.”
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