Job Description
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The Governors at Cornelius Vermuyden are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational leader to join the Senior Leadership Team from 1 January 2016 as an Assistant Headteacher. Specific responsibilities will be negotiated on appointment.
The successful candidate will have creativity and dynamism to develop outstanding and innovative classroom practice.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an oversubscribed, brand new, purpose built school, located in 38 acres of land.
Cornelius Vermuyden is a highly successful school and recently achieved 'Good' from Ofsted (May 2015). The school has a national reputation for innovative educational practice using our state of the art facilities, which include an Immersive Room, Superlab, Amphitheatre and an Hypothesis Room. The school also boasts a purpose built Teacher Training Room for sharing practice. Our students are hard working and friendly.
At Cornelius Vermuyden every member of teaching staff receives our Teacher Toolkit; a revolutionary collection of resources including an iPad, an Apple MacBook Pro laptop, a Promethean slate and a visualiser. A childcare voucher scheme is available.
Please apply on line. Alternatively, please visit the school's website at www.corneliusvermuyden.com. Should you wish to arrange a pre-application visit, please contact Mrs A Beckman on 01268 685011 ext 124 or by e-mail at abeckman@corver.rmplc.co.uk.
The governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note that only those applicants who are asked to attend for interview will be contacted.
Information about the School
Cornelius Vermuyden is a vibrant and distinctive learning community in which all students receive the support, challenge and encouragement that they need to become successful, confident and mature young people who are well-prepared for life beyond school. Located on a beautiful site on Canvey Island and easily accessible to all parts of Essex, Southend and London, the school provides a secure and happy environment for positive and exciting learning experiences.