Deputy Headteacher

Woodbridge High School is a successful school situated in the heart of Woodford Green, North East London.  It is fully comprehensive with an ethnically and socially diverse intake. The school has a strong and distinctive ethos based on the principles of Kindness, Tolerance, Respect and Aiming for Excellence, referred to as the ‘Woodbridge Way’. The school enjoys an excellent reputation within the local community, and is oversubscribed for admission in September 2019. GCSE and A Level results are strong year after year, and the school is fully inclusive with a commitment to providing for the needs of all. We are seeking to appoint an additional experienced and inspiring senior leader who is committed to our values.

The leadership team currently comprises the Headteacher, two Deputy Headteachers, four Assistant Headteachers and the Business Manager. This post arises following the appointment of the new Headteacher in September 2018 and the subsequent identification of a need for additional leadership capacity at a senior level as the school has grown in size.

Each member of the senior team has a line management role as well as other responsibilities. The portfolio for the Deputy Headteacher post being advertised will be based on oversight of the school’s pastoral systems, as well as other aspects of our capacity to deal with incidents on a daily basis. Other responsibilities will be based on the strengths and aspirations of the successful candidate. The attached job description is indicative of the scope of the role.

The successful applicant will:

• Have a strong and unshakable belief in the power of comprehensive education
• Have the ability to deliver and lead the delivery of excellent student outcomes
• Be an innovative and inspirational leader
• Be committed to their personal and professional development
• Make a positive contribution to the school’s distinctive ethos
• Have the experience of teaching a full secondary age and ability range

Woodbridge High School offers you:

• The opportunity to work in a highly regarded school with a new Headteacher
• A welcoming and friendly staff body
• Motivated, well-behaved and friendly students
• Opportunities for rapid career development and promotion
• Access to state of the art sports and leisure facilities
• Tailored professional development and training
• A comprehensive staff wellbeing package
   

Woodbridge High School is committed to working with local schools and leads on many aspects of school improvement and inter-school development. We would like you to consider being part of our team at this exciting time in our development.

The school is committed to promoting and safe-guarding the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and overseas checks where necessary.

Further details about the school, about the post and an application form are available from the school either by phoning 020 8504 9618, or by e-mailing hdalby@woodbridge.redbridge.sch.uk or they can be downloaded from the website www.woodbridgehigh.co.uk

Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school. Please contact Helen Dalby, Headteacher’s PA, as above to arrange an appointment.

Closing date: Monday, 25th March 2019 at 9.00 am.
Interview dates: Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th April 2019.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within a week of the closing date. Please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion if you have not heard within that time frame.

WOODBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 7DQ
Tel no: 020 8504 9618, Fax no: 020 8559 0487

Headteacher:  Mr Steven Hogan, BA (Hons) MA PGCE
No. on roll 1793 (incl. 333 in Sixth Form)