Director of Learning from January 2025

Hornsey School for Girls, London, N8 9JF

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2025

• Closing date

  30 September 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday 32.50 hours a week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR1a

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Selection Panel will be looking for evidence in your application form and supporting statement of your strengths and abilities in relation to the criteria set out in this person specification.

Experience and Qualifications

1. To have relevant qualifications and experience, including a DfES recognised teaching qualification and a degree (minimum 2.2)

2. To have undertaken professional development relevant to the post

3. To evidence success in raising student achievement, across a broad range of abilities and of securing school improvement

4. To enjoy teaching and to be a successful teacher able to model good teaching to others by acquiring, at minimum ,an equivalent of an OfSTED grade of ‘good’ for learning and teaching

5.To demonstrate a clear understanding of relevant leadership and management issues, including managing and leading a team of people to work towards a common goal

6. To demonstrate a commitment to the Hornsey Vision and to teaching girls and young women, with a range of abilities together, and in an urban environment, recognising the importance of social inclusion

7. To understand the importance of monitoring staff and being accountable for Year cohort outcomes

8. To be aware of current statutory and educational developments in relation to the post, including the SEN Code of Practice

9. To demonstrate a sound understanding of the qualities of good teaching and effective learning, including differentiated teaching, and how these apply to raising student attainment

10. To demonstrate skills in data analysis and making use of data to inform planning

11.To demonstrate a working knowledge of strategic planning, including the importance of effective monitoring and evaluation strategies

12. To evidence a commitment to enhancing the professional development of self and others’ and to coaching and mentoring staff

13. Understand the importance of confidentiality and of maintaining professional boundaries

What the school offers its staff

Right now we are searching for exceptional talent and offering opportunities to be part of something unique.

We have high ambitions for our staff as well as our students. As you will be investing in our young people, we will invest in you.

As well as financial incentives, your career pathway will be developed with you and will include:

• Progression opportunities both internally and externally through our bespoke CPE programme and outstanding links with Ambitions School Leadership,East London Consortium and other
• Outstanding mentoring/coaching programme with all staff having access to our Learning and Teaching Team
• Bespoke and individualised programme for ECTs
• Innovative professional development through our stranded CPE programme for all staffing levels

We would welcome applications from teachers of all disciplines / subjects.

In addition to this:

• Results are above the national average consistently
• There is a highly experienced Student Support Team who work closely with the DoLs
• You will have an office and a highly supportive SLT

Further details about the role

There is an opportunity to meet the Headteacher virtually on Monday 23 September at 12pm . Should you wish to attend please contact Flick Heron (HT PA) via execpa@hornseyschool.com or call 020 8348 6191 ext 227.

You can also email or call for any further information or queries you might have via personnel@hornseyschool.com or 020 8348 6191 ext 239

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. DBS check required.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

About Hornsey School for Girls

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 719 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Hornsey School for Girls website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: personnel@hornseyschool.com
• Phone number: 020 8348 6191
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hornsey-school-for-girls (opens in new tab)

Hornsey School for Girls is consistently in the top 20% of schools nationally as recognised by SSAT for the past 5 years

Pupils enjoy school and are safe. They spoke of the sense of family they get from being in a small school. Relationships between staff and pupils are positive. They reflect respect and kindness, both of which are at the core of this community school’s ethos. Ofsted 2022

Arranging a visit to Hornsey School for Girls

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email personnel@hornseyschool.com.

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