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DEPUTY HEADTEACHER
Pupil behaviour and values, welfare, and character development
Group 7 - ISR Range 19-24 (£78,926 - £89,033)
Required for September 2025 or sooner
We are looking for an exceptional and committed teacher with the energy, drive, enthusiasm and ambition to be Deputy Headteacher. This pivotal leadership position arises as part of our ongoing commitment to providing the highest standards of education and care for our pupils. The role is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a school described by Ofsted (2023) as a "tolerant and inclusive community" where pupils are "happy, safe, and eager to work hard."
West Hatch is a thriving, heavily oversubscribed, non-selective secular Academy School providing outstanding education to students aged 11 - 18. Our success builds upon the strong links between students, staff, parents, the Governing Body and the wider community.
The role is suitable for an experienced teacher and outstanding leader, the new Deputy Headteacher will benefit from:
- A dedicated and hardworking team of highly professional staff who are ambitious for all pupils, securing continual improvement in a changing educational landscape.
- A highly skilled, ambitious and hardworking Senior Leadership Team.
- Students who want to learn and take part in all aspects of school life.
- Governors who have high expectations in delivering the strategic direction of the school and are positive and supportive.
- Development, training, and support for all staff.
- A well-managed budget.
- The school was inspected by Ofsted in November 2023 and was judged to be 'Good'.
To apply you may submit your application direct through TES or visit our school website and email it direct to: recruitment@westhatch.net.
A curriculum vitae (CV) on its own will not be accepted.
Your letter of application should be no more than 2 sides of A4, in Arial font size 12 and include how you meet the requirements of the person specification.
To find out more please email: recruitment@westhatch.net or call HR on 0208 504 8216
Closing date for applications: 9am on 20th January 2025
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 29th January and Thursday 30th January 2025
Information about the School
West Hatch is a thriving, heavily oversubscribed innovative school. Proud of its success with significantly above average results and recently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, we are always striving for improvement. We are keen to appoint individuals with a positive outlook and a proactive attitude – colleagues who enrich the lives of the learners and staff with whom they work.
We place great store on teacher development at all levels and offer a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their leadership potential within and beyond West Hatch.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in the commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.
Further details about this post and an Application Form are available by visiting our school website.