Deputy Headteacher
Hillyfield Primary Academy
Waltham Forest
- Expired
- Salary:
- Scale L14-19
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 2 October 2016
Job overview
- Pathways to Headship within the REAch2 Trust
- Loyalty and performance bonuses
- Relocation packages available
Hillyfield Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to join its dynamic leadership team.
Hillyfield Primary Academy is an outstanding school (Ofsted 2014) and the founding school of the REAch2 Academy Trust. We are looking to further strengthen our leadership team as we continue to expand to reach our full capacity of 7 forms of entry across our two sites: Hillyfield on the Hill and Hillyfield at the Park.
Hillyfield is a vibrant and exciting school where children and staff thrive, where every member of the school community is valued and where innovation, initiative and creativity are encouraged. Our vision of “Brilliance in every child. Excellence every day” drives us to be ambitious for all the children at our school.
We are looking for an outstanding leader who believes in the potential of every child, is able to support teachers to deliver the highest standards in terms of achievement and behaviour and welcomes the challenges of working in an outstanding school.
As a school we offer the following benefits:
- Access to the REAch2 leadership programme and REAch2 professional development
- A creative and hard-working staff, who have a strong sense of commitment to the school, its vision and its children
- The opportunity to be part of an outstanding leadership team
- Exceptional leadership development opportunities
Deputy Leadership duties include primary responsibilities for:
- Strategically leading teaching and learning across year groups
- Working collaboratively with teachers to develop and implement innovative pedagogy
- Monitoring progress towards the achievement of the aims and objectives of the school
- Middle leadership development
Potential applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the school office, by Telephone 02085277934 or Email: office@hillyfieldacademy.co.uk to make an appointment or request an application pack. Alternatively, download an application pack from our website www.hillyfieldacademy.co.uk.
Applications close: Monday 3rd October 2016 at 12pm
Short listing: Wednesday 5th October 2016
Observations: 10th and 11th October 2016
Interviews: 14th October 2016
Hillyfield Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding children and expects all who work at the school to share this commitment; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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About Hillyfield Primary Academy
- Hillyfield Primary Academy
- 99-101 Higham Hill Road, Walthamstow
- London
- E17 6ED
- United Kingdom
Hillyfield Primary Academy is a seven-form entry school for pupils aged 2-11 in Walthamstow, East London. The school is split across two sites a mile apart, Hillyfield on the Hill and Hillyfield at the Park. The new Park site provides facilities for extra Reception and key stage 1 classes. Hillyfield is a larger-than-average primary, with 1,200 children currently on roll and plans to add another 400.
Executive Headteacher
David Worrall
Values and Vision
The school motto is "Brilliance in every child. Excellence every day". Hillyfield values respect, responsibility and good behaviour in its students, helping to create a positive and welcoming atmosphere. The curriculum is tailored towards giving children valuable formative experiences that will shape their later childhood. Staff encourage children to become critical, independent thinkers.
Art is a focus of the school, and an activity which the children can greatly enjoy. Hillyfield is also a registered Sing Up school, which gives it access to resources aimed at improving and maintaining vocal performance among pupils.
Ofsted
"Pupils have very positive attitudes to school and are proud to talk about what they have learned. Behaviour in lessons and around the school is typically exemplary. Pupils show a high degree of respect and care for each other."
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