Federation Head of School
Hampton Hill Junior School, Hampton, TW12 1HWThis job expired on 16 May 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
16 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 May 2024
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 1.0 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L12-L16
What skills and experience we're looking for
Federation Head of School
Based at Hampton Hill Junior School, St James’s Ave, Hampton Hill, TW12 1HWStart Date: 1st September 2024Hours: 1.0 FTESalary: L12- L16 Scale point dependent on experience
Are you ready for your next step on your journey of senior leadership? Carlisle & Hampton Hill Federation are seeking to appoint an exceptional and caring leader as our Head of School. This position provides the opportunity to work in partnership with our newly appointed Federation Headteacher. Following successful Ofsted’s at both schools, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our Federation.
Main Purpose of the Role:
- To work in partnership with the Federation Headteacher and Head of School based at Carlisle, in leading and managing two effective schools within the Carlisle & Hampton Hill Federation (CHHF).• To lead on strategic Inclusion development and operational delivery across the federation.• Work with the federation headteacher to ensure the safeguarding of all children and staff.
Our ideal candidate:
- Has significant leadership experience, preferably as a Head of School, Deputy Headteacher, Headteacher or Assistant Headteacher
- Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
- A passion for education and a commitment to empowering pupils to reach their full potential.
- Will bring warmth and a clear vision for the future providing stability and direction
- Has an inspirational and inclusive leadership style which will empower and motivate others
- Is committed to our inclusive approach which celebrates diversity• Has very high expectations of behaviour and is passionate about supporting the wellbeing and mental health of all
- Will be able to further develop our collaborative approach, leading and managing a large team of teaching and support staff across the Federation.
- Can maintain and strengthen our current links with parents and the wider community• Will oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the school, ensuring efficient and effective management of resources.
- Ensure the safety and welfare of all pupils, promoting a secure and nurturing school environment that celebrates diversity, inclusion and equality.
Safeguarding Statement:
At Carlisle and Hampton Hill Federation we take the safeguarding of children extremely seriously. All applications will be thoroughly scrutinised and we will do everything in our power to prevent unsuitable adults from working with our children. All selection processes at our school are designed to identify and reject anyone who is unsuitable for work with children. At least one member of our selection panel will have attended a safer recruitment training course and gained certification. All staff working at Carlisle will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before taking up post. There is a culture of ongoing vigilance that ensures children are safe and secure with the adults they come into contact with at all times. References will be sought and checked and all staff are fully aware of the actions they should take if they have any concerns about the behaviour of a fellow staff member towards children.
Visits to our school are strongly encouraged where you will be given a tour by our Federation Head Teacher. Please email our School Business Manager, Danielle Fawcett to arrange.
The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Thursday 16th May 12.00 noon with shortlisting the same day. We will notify shortlisted applicants on Friday 17th May. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 22nd May.
What the school offers its staff
Visits to our school are strongly encouraged where you will be given a tour by our Federation Head Teacher. Please email our School Business Manager, Danielle Fawcett to arrange.
The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Thursday 16th May 12.00 noon with shortlisting the same day. We will notify shortlisted applicants on Friday 17th May. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 22nd May.
Commitment to safeguarding
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):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
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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About Hampton Hill Junior School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 359 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Hampton Hill Junior School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- d.fawcett@hamptonhill.richmond.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8979 3019
Arranging a visit to Hampton Hill Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email d.fawcett@hamptonhill.richmond.sch.uk.
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