Secondary Co-Head of Centre
New River College Secondary, London, N7 8RH40 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April onwards
Closing date
25 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hpw, term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L10-L15
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Qualified teacher status
- At least 5 years successful primary or secondary phase teaching
- Leadership at middle / senior management / whole school / PRU level
- A Special Educational Needs qualification or relevant experience in the area of challenging behaviour.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- A thorough understanding of current methods and good practice in managing the needs of pupils with complex emotional, social and mental health difficulties including gang affiliation, sexual exploitation, depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicidal ideation
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Evidence of clear view about future developments of area of responsibility in a school or alternative provision, and an ability to manage change
-Evidence of knowledge and understanding of effective record keeping, and its use to promote the educational and personal development of all children within a school or alternative provision
- An understanding of national and local developments in the area of social inclusion, in particular Team Around the child approaches
- An understanding of outreach work in schools
- Experience of innovating and leading projects to completion
- Ability to establish and implement appropriate target setting and monitoring procedures, and evaluate outcomes
- Experience of developing and maintaining systems to support effective self-evaluation
- Evidence of raising standards and the attainment of pupils
- Proven ability in managing a budget
- Ability to motivate colleagues and pupils through a positive and professional attitude
- Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships with children and young people presenting with emotional, social and mental health difficulties
- Ability to build effective working relationships within education and across agencies
- Capacity to provide clear leadership and strategic direction and to secure staff commitment
- Ability to support and professionally challenge colleagues
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing
- Ability to use key aspects of ICT to present data
- Excellent behaviour management skills based on a firm but empathetic approach with pupils.
- Demonstrable commitment to inclusive education
- Capacity to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Capacity to work flexibly and to adapt to the changing needs of the New River College and the AP.
- Excellent attendance and punctuality
- Ability to prioritise competing demands
- Ability to work as part of a team
- A commitment to providing a responsive and supportive service and a willingness to constantly seek ways of improving the service.
- A commitment to deliver services with the framework of New River College’s equal opportunities policy.
What the school offers its staff
Competitive pay – All teachers and support staff in Islington receive Inner London Weighting in recognition of high living costs. In addition, all NRC teachers and support staff receive a SEND allowance in recognition of the skills needed to support our students.
Staff supervision – All staff have a fortnightly one-to-one supervision meeting with their line manager. These meetings include wellbeing check-ins, and an opportunity to discuss work concerns with managers and get their support with day-to-day issues. The outcomes of these meetings are noted on the one-to-one template, signed, and copies are kept by staff and their line manager.
Open-door policy – Our line managers have an open-door policy for staff to discuss any wellbeing concerns thatcan'twait until the one-to-one supervision meeting. If unavailable at the time, line managers will try to be available at the end of the day, or staff can meet with another line manager who can provide support and feedback to their line manager.
Reflective practice – Staff can also request one-to-one support from NRC's CAMHS clinicians to discuss any concerns.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – EAPs offer employees free,confidentialand independent support to help them balance their work,familyand personal lives. Our EAP is unrivalled in its cost-effectiveness, breadth of services and use of technology to offer the most comprehensive range of support for our staff.
Tax-free childcare scheme – To qualify for this government scheme, parentshave tobe in work for at least 16 hours a week and earning not more than £100,000 per year. For more information, visit www.gov.uk/get-tax-free-childcare.
Subsidised fitness club membership – In January, June and October, NRC staff can apply for special membership of the seven council-owned leisure centres in Islington managed by GLL (also called Better). The offer is for GLL's Better Health and Fitness membership which includes access to gyms, swimmingpoolsand group exercise classes.
Tax-free bicycle loan scheme – A partnership between NRC and Cycle scheme, this scheme offers a loan for staff (paid for via the school's HR team) with up to 42% off a bike of their choice. To qualify, staff must have completed six months’ service, be on a permanent contract (or if on fixed-term contract, have one yearremaining) and be earning not less than the minimum wage.
Interest-free season ticket loans – These allow staff to buy an annual travelcard; the loan is recovered over 10 monthly payments.
Welfare loan – Staff experiencing financial hardship can request a loan of up to £500, which must be repaid over a maximum of six months. Admin and interest charges apply.
Eye tests and glasses – If staff use a computer for two or more hours each day, they are entitled to a free eye test every three yearsand,depending on their prescription, free basiclensesand frames. Costs associated with the test will be covered by the school.
Long service award – Employees in post after October 2001 will receive a £250 long service award after 20 years’ service with Islington or 25 years’ service in local government.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
New River College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. New River College is a diverse and inclusive school where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly welcome applications from those from a black or ethnic minority background.
Applying for the job
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About New River College Secondary
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- 61 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- New River College Secondary website
- Email address
- victoria.lizarazo@nrc.islington.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 7504 0534
NRC is the Alternative Provision school in Islington. We are looking for staff who have the ability to work with pupils with SEMH, who have been excluded (or at risk of), pupils with (often undiagnosed) SEN needs, in need of support with their behaviour as well as medical needs.
Arranging a visit to New River College Secondary
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email victoria.lizarazo@nrc.islington.sch.uk.
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