Deputy Headteacher, Teaching and Learning

Deputy Headteacher, Teaching & Learning Permanent 

Salary grade: L13 – L17 

Actual Salary Range: £59,778 - £65,185 

Required for September 2017 

New River College is looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to be responsible for the leadership and management of teaching and learning across the school. The postholder will oversee the implementation of effective policies and procedures that support high standards of educational achievement for our pupils. The role will include all aspects of self-evaluation, curriculum delivery and management of teachers and support staff in relation to teaching and learning activities. 

The successful applicant will have at least five years successful secondary or primary phase teaching experience as well as a proven track record of leading on teaching and learning within a secondary, primary or PRU establishment.

New River College comprises of three pupil referral units in Islington (primary, secondary and medical) for pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD). We teach children and young people aged five to sixteen years old who have been permanently excluded or participate in our preventative programmes to address their behaviour, as well as children and young people with complex SEBD or medical needs. 

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Thursday 27th April 2017 

Interviews will be held over: Thursday 4th – Friday 5th May 2017 

If you require assistance, please email Schools’ HR on schoolsrecruitment@islington.gov.uk quoting job reference NRC/428.

For background information please visit our website (www.newrivercollege.co.uk) or for an informal discussion about the post or to arrange a visit please contact Nigel Smith, Executive Headteacher on 020 7607 6500 / nigel.smith@nrc.islington.sch.uk New River College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.