Headteacher
Jack Tizard School
Hammersmith and Fulham
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive (commensurate with skills and experience)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 6 March 2017
Job overview
The Governors are looking to appoint a headteacher who has a passion for giving all children the best possible education and who would be excited to lead the next phase of our development. Our current headteacher is retiring after 11 very successful years.
About Us
- We have 70 pupils aged 3-19 with a range of severe learning difficulties (SLD), including profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD).
- We occupy purpose-built, state-of-the-art, well equipped new premises, designed together with teachers, parents and pupils.
- We have a skilled, experienced and supportive senior management team in place.
- We run a well-developed inclusion outreach programme to local mainstream schools.
- We enjoy a strong relationship between our dynamic, innovative and motivated teaching team and our dedicated governing body.
- We are committed to working with local health and social services
About You
- You have a passionate commitment to high-quality teaching and learning, particularly for children with disabilities.
- You have proven experience of management and leadership, and of inspiring and motivating teachers, children and parents.
- You will have the strategic vision to move our school to its next stage of development.
- You know how to reach out to other schools and develop links across the local community as well as on the national stage
- You will be committed to securing excellent professional development for all staff
We are a flagship school for our local authority and a recognised centre of excellence. We have achieved much and are ambitious for the future. First and foremost, we are determined to do the very best for our students and their families. Join us as we continue to secure excellence for our inspirational pupils.
Closing: midday, 6 March 2017
Interviews: 16 March 2017
For more information or an informal conversation about the role please contact Rahma Mohammed, at TES Prime, on 020 3194 3064
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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About Jack Tizard School
Jack Tizard is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with a range of Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). We are a happy, friendly school where pupils are encouraged and supported to learn and achieve. Each child and young person within our school is treated as a unique individual and, our multi-disciplinary approach to learning, provides the opportunities for them to reach their full potential. Our school community is diverse and our families are supportive.
Our staff are highly valued and we offer a supportive environment. Staff wellbeing is important to us and we also offer access to a free employee assistance programme. As an employee of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham you will also be enrolled into the local government pension scheme.
We are located in the heart of White City next door to QPR Football Club, with excellent transport links, including the Central Line (White City), Hammersmith & City line (Wood Lane), various bus routes and the A40. We are also a short distance away from Westfield London Shopping Centre, Hammersmith Broadway and Shepherds Bush.
Mission Statement: Jack Tizard is a positive, happy community, which provides a life enhancing education, supporting each pupil to achieve their greatest potential, always.
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