Headteacher

Blanche Nevile is a unique provision for children with hearing loss, aged 3-16, situated in the heart of north London and co-located with two excellent mainstream schools. We are a bi-lingual school where British Sign Language is taught and used alongside spoken English. Blanche Nevile is a Haringey maintained school.

We are seeking a leader to make us truly outstanding; a leader with:

• A passion for special education and commitment to the very best outcomes for children
• A strong commitment to school improvement
• The ability to collaborate and build partnerships
• Capacity to inspire and motivate
• The vision to take the school from good to outstanding

In return, Blanche Nevile School can offer you:

• A rewarding opportunity to lead a unique, regional provision for children and young people with hearing loss
• A fantastic group of pupils
• A partnerships with two mainstream schools, co-located with Blanche Nevile
• An enthusiastic governing body, who are committed to taking the school forward
• A motivated and highly-skilled staff team
• Significant opportunities to develop the school further, including post-16
• A north-London location in Highgate and Muswell Hill

For more information on our school, please visit: www.blanchenevile.org.uk

We would warmly welcome you for a visit to the school. Please contact Deborah Lissowski, the school Business Manager, on 020 8442 2750 to make an appointment.

Closing date: Midday Monday 13th March 2017

Applicants will be advised of the selection date after shortlisting has taken place.

To apply, please go to the following website www.islington.gov.uk and follow the jobs link. If you require any assistance, please contact the Schools’ HR Team on schoolsrecruitment@islington.gov.uk. 

Blanche Nevile School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Also, this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations