Vice Principal
Hurstmere School
Bexley
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Scale L20-L24
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2019
- Apply by:
- 1 April 2019
Job overview
The Governors are seeking to appoint a Vice Principal, who is highly ambitious for all students, a proactive and visible leader with a proven track record in school improvement.
Following the promotion of the current post holder to Principal from September 2019, we are seeking an individual who has the vision and ability to work with the leadership team as the school embarks on the next stage of its journey.
We will match aspects of the role to the successful candidate’s strengths and expertise. Initially a key part of this role will include the strategic leadership of pastoral and inclusion teams, with a range of responsibilities agreed each year, in response to school development planning and individual professional development.
The successful candidate will:
• possess proven and successful experience in school leadership
• have the energy and determination to drive up academic standards, have a positive approach and be committed to students achieving the very best they can
• be an inspirational, creative and exceptional teacher who is able to motivate young people
• be a hardworking, imaginative thinker with excellent organisational and time management skills
• be able to work effectively as part of team, initiate and manage change
• play a key role in the leadership of all aspects of pastoral care, behaviour and well-being of our students
If you are looking for an exciting, challenging and highly rewarding role in which you feel you could make a difference to our students, then we warmly welcome your application.
Applications should be made using the application form below.
You are invited to visit by prior arrangement. Please contact the Principal’s PA, Mrs Murphy, on 020 8300 5665 or by email c.murphy@hurstmere.org.uk
Deadline for receipt of applications 9.00 a.m. 1st April 2019
Interviews will be held: Thursday 4th April 2019
Attached documents
About Hurstmere School
About Hurstmere School
Hurstmere School is a popular, non-selective secondary academy for boys aged 11 – 16, serving the local community of Sidcup. It is a special place, with a strong sense of community and a determination to succeed in all that we do. The school has approximately 1,040 students on record.
Hurstmere School is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all students and a “culture of vigilance” to safeguard and protect all in its care.
Vision and values
Hurstmere School’s vision is for our students to 'Believe and Achieve'; to be the best that they can be. By promoting high aspiration and fostering a confident, self-belief that with hard work and determination, there are no boundaries to what they can achieve.
Hurstmere offers a supportive and inclusive environment that celebrates and welcomes diversity. We expect everyone to have the highest expectations of themselves and of each other. Our students are expected to be ready to learn, to work hard and to celebrate their own and each other's achievements.
We have staff who are devoted to providing the best education and pastoral care possible, and students of whom we are extremely proud; this mix creates a school that is a pleasure to work and learn in.
We are committed to a strong home-school partnership and believe the whole community can contribute to the progress of our students as they journey through Hurstmere School, to sixth form, apprenticeships, university, the workplace and beyond.
Principal
Mrs L L Bennett
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