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Assistant Headteacher
To Start September or earlier if available
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational leader to the post of Assistant Headteacher. This is an exciting time to join our excellent, oversubscribed school and be part of a dynamic and expanding Multi Academy Trust.
We are looking for someone with vision, drive and strong leadership skills with a proven track record. Responsibilities will be discussed at interview and will be matched to your experience, strengths and development needs.We are particularly interested in candidates who share our commitment to improving the life chances of young people regardless of background.
This is a superb opportunity for an ambitious senior leader who is heading towards Headship and is ready to take the next step.
We are looking to appoint a colleague who shares our commitment to high standards of professionalism and academic achievement for every one of our students and who will go the extra mile to help them achieve excellence. If you are an outstanding practitioner with a commitment to high standards we would be delighted to hear from you and look forward to receiving an application.
Opportunities for further progression will be available across the MAT for enthusiastic and ambitious candidates. This is a public facing role, so fluency in English is required.
Visits to the school are welcomed, contact Leigh Christensen to arrange.
Along with your application form please also provide a letter (of no more than 2 sides, using 12 font) outlining your experience and explaining what you will bring to the role of Assistant Headteacher.
Application forms are available from the school website at www.jameshornsby.essex.sch.uk/information/recruitment/or by emailing leigh.christensen@jameshornsby.essex.sch.uk
The closing date for this vacancy is 27th April 2018.
CVs alone will not be accepted. CV's sent via a recruitment agency will not be considered
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if there is a good level of response. Therefore we would recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.
The James Hornsby School is a Zenith Multi Academy Trust school as part of Zenith Multi Academy Trust
The James Hornsby School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Information about the School
The James Hornsby School, is a successful school with Investors in People Gold status, which can offer students the opportunity to reach their full potential in a supportive and caring environment. Our students are proud of their school and enjoy so many different parts of school life including trips, visits and many other activities both in and outside of the normal school day.
We believe that it is essential that we work in partnership with the students, parents/carers and both local and international communities to enable our students to be prepared for their future lives. Our school motto, 'Together We Excel' reflects this belief. Staff at The James Hornsby School work incredibly hard, along with Governors and Parents, to ensure we offer the best educational opportunities possible.
The James Hornsby School is a forward thinking school, continually looking for new ways to provide the best learning environment and learning opportunities for our students. We are at the centre of the local community and open our doors outside of the normal school day to support learning and recreational opportunities in the local community. We are aiming for excellence and we invite you to come and see for yourselves.
Quotes from our May 2016 Ofsted report: "This school is well led. The Headteacher and leaders have worked with determination to create a culture where pupils share a 'lifelong love of learning' and achieve their best". "School leaders have succeeded in bringing pupils together into a positive, caring school community which promotes high expectations for attitudes towards learning, relationships and attendance."