Woodside High School, is an Ofsted outstanding single Academy Trust, mixed 11-16 comprehensive school in east Haringey, where every student is valued and treated as an individual. The school has circa 1200 students and serves a truly multi-cultural community. It is a school where students, staff, parent’s and carers champion our core values and commitment to equality and diversity.
Students have access to outstanding opportunities that extend their learning far beyond the classroom, helping them to have a fully rounded, exciting learning experience. Woodside’s aim is that all students should leave the school as highly qualified, confident and articulate young adults.
We are seeking to appoint Deputy Head responsible for Curriculum and Standards who will be instrumental in the strategic leadership, management and further development of our Curriculum provision. You will support the Head Teacher in building the Academy’s reputation for innovation and inclusivity and a truly exceptional place to learn and work. The candidate we appoint will be able to demonstrate successful experience of being able to lead and inspire both staff and students to achieve the highest aspirations and have a passion for learning and scholarship.
This is also a school where the development and support of staff is a priority. There is a strong culture of reflection, benchmarking and continuous professional development, ensuring that it is a professionally stimulating environment in which to work.
Applications from senior leaders who are enthused by our values and ethos and who will celebrate the richness of our diverse school community are encouraged.
Woodside High strives to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity amongst its staff. The school therefore encourages and welcomes applications from people of minority ethnic origin and people with disabilities, as well as candidates from other groups. We will make any reasonable adjustments for disabled people to enable equal access to the recruitment process and on-going employment.
If you are interested in an applying please complete the attached application form and include a supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4 outlining how your experience, knowledge, skills and abilities equip you for the post and how they meet the requirements of the Personal Specification. Please address these to Lynne Hardcastle, Interim Co-Headteacher.
To arrange a visit or a conversation about this opportunity, please contact…
Please send applications to: HR@woodsidehighschool.co.uk
Closing date: 4th May 2021
Supporting documents to be attached
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
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Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
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suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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