Headteacher

Headteacher

Required from January 2022

Salary Range: L35-39 (Inner London Scale) £105,253-£115,215

The Governing Body are looking to appoint an excellent and inspirational Headteacher to this over-subscribed, thriving, inclusive, mixed community school, situated in the heart of Bethnal Green in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

Oaklands is a high achieving school at GCSE and A level. We have a highly committed senior leadership team and staff who thrive in an inclusive culture focused on high quality teaching and learning. Oaklands students are highly aspirational with high expectations of their school which also helps them to develop into well rounded individuals who are able to make a positive contribution to the community.

This is a unique opportunity to build on the outstanding work of the present headteacher who is supported by ambitious and well- motivated students and a highly professional and dedicated staff.  The Selection Panel is seeking to appoint an exceptional, dynamic leader who can demonstrate a clear vision and has the skills and commitment to continue to take this unique and rapidly expanding school on its next journey to excellence.

We wish to appoint:

• A high calibre professional who shares and promotes our academic ethos and values

• A passionate educator who continues to foster an environment which develops all-rounded young people who have a thirst for life-long learning

• An original thinker who continues to stretch and challenge our talented students and staff

• An enthusiastic, ambitious experienced senior leader who motivates all members of our community and has a clear vision for our future direction

• A Headteacher who is visible, inspirational and has a collaborative approach to leadership, willing to guide and motivate success, encourage, but be prepared to make difficult decisions when needed

We can offer you:

• A highly committed capable and supportive Governing Body and dedicated staff

• Support for your wellbeing and a commitment to your continued professional development

• Students who love their school, are ambitious and want to learn

• The opportunity to work with professionals both locally and internationally

• An over-subscribed and expanding inclusive place of learning with a well-managed and healthy financial budget

We welcome applications from serving headteachers, or equivalent and deputies who fulfil the Person Specification. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged in line with government guidance regarding COVID-19

Oaklands is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications for all posts from appropriately qualified persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For an application pack or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:

Srividya Srivathsan (by email)

School Business Manager

Telephone:  0207 613 1014     Email: head-hr@oaklandsschool.com

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 28th June 2021

Interviews: Wednesday 7th July and Thursday 8th July 2021