Headteacher
Oak Wood School
Hillingdon
- Expired
- Salary:
- L33-39 (Outer London)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 3 February 2020
Job overview
‘We dream, we learn, we grow’
Oak Wood is a vibrant and aspirational community where pupils are encouraged to excel in all aspects of school life.
With the recent completion of our new build, which has fantastic facilities for all subjects, it is an exciting time to join Oak Wood. The school is very popular, rapidly expanding and under new interim leadership. Working closely with our partner school, Swakeleys School for Girls (Ofsted Outstanding), we are entering a new and exciting phase of our development. Training and support for all staff, including development of leadership potential, is at the heart of our vision for school improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity for an inspirational, enthusiastic and visionary leader to take on the challenging role of Headteacher and continue our school improvement journey.
Why work at Oak Wood School?
- you can improve life chances for young people
- you will have the opportunity to lead change effectively
- the school is popular, rapidly expanding and improving
- staff have a range of opportunities to collaborate and to develop their practice
- there are excellent transport links with central London, Buckinghamshire Hertfordshire and Berkshire
The successful applicant will:
- have impactful experience as part of senior leadership
- have a strong understanding of current educational developments
- in partnership with the governing body, develop the strategic vision for Oak Wood’s future
- be able to build upon the school’s ethos and culture
- have a long term commitment to the school
Closing date: 3rd February, 10am
Interview dates: 24th and 25th February
Please download the job description, application form and information pack.
Applications should be returned to: chairofgovernors@oakwoodhillingdon.org.uk
Prospective candidates are invited to visit Oak Wood School on the following dates in January:
Tuesday 21st 9-10am
Wednesday 22nd 1-2pm
Friday 31st 10am-12pm
Please contact Ben Jane (Associate Deputy Headteacher) to arrange your visit: bjane@oakwoodhillingdon.org.uk or 01895 237350
Oak Wood is fully committed to Safeguarding and an enhanced DBS disclosure is an essential requirement for all posts at the school.
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About Oak Wood School
Oak Wood is a vibrant, innovative and aspirational community where students are encouraged to aim high to achieve their personal goals. We are an oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive Foundation School that serves its local community in Hillingdon with over 1000 students.
Oak Wood School is situated in the centre of Hillingdon and serves a diverse catchment area. The cultural, faith and social diversity of the school is a great strength, and it is expected that successful applicants will be able to demonstrate a real commitment to the promotion of equal opportunities issues and achievement for all. Oak Wood School is very popular with over 200 students in the current Year 7.
At Oak Wood School we value the achievements of every pupil and student no matter what their abilities or talents. Young people are at the heart of all that we do. We are a truly comprehensive school and celebrate our diversity. Our high expectations of every pupil, and a caring, respectful and supportive core ethos – We Dream, We Learn, We Grow – propels us constantly to advocate that pupils and students are not limited in their choices.
We are extremely proud of our pupils. They are confident, articulate and thoughtful pupils who continually impress with their talents and energy. We regularly celebrate the many and varied successes of individuals and groups and are proud of our inclusive approach. It goes without saying that we want every pupil who joins us to develop into a successful young adult, but we also want to empower them to determine what success looks like for themselves. What is right for one is not necessarily right for another. It is important that each child has the chance to forge their own pathway, both while they are with us and beyond.
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