Head of House London

Key Responsibilities:

• Possess a good degree and QTS.
• Be an excellent teacher with the ability to inspire students in their learning.
• Have at least two years experience of teaching and form tutoring.
• Lead and role model on delivery of school vision, ethos, and policies.
• Show evidence of continued educational professional development.
• Have relevant experience of working in comprehensive and multicultural environments.
• Demonstrate success in raising attainment and standards of teaching and learning.
• Possess a good understanding of school leadership and management skills.
• Have sound technical understanding of school management issues.
• Have demonstrable experience of being part of successful school innovation.
• Demonstrate experience of taking part in effective self-evaluation systems.
• Be committed to maintaining a distinctive and inclusive Christian vision in the Academy.
• Relate to young people in a positive and constructive way and inspire them to achieve more.
• Have qualities which earn the trust and respect of students, staff, parents, and governors.
• Inspire, motivate, and lead staff, building on the strengths and expertise of a team of tutors.
• Demonstrate integrity, optimism, credibility, resilience, calmness, and a sense of proportion.
• Encourage students to meet the highest standards of behaviour for learning.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Relate positively to parents and other stakeholders, engaging them successfully in the life of the Academy.
• Build constructive working relationships with local schools, external agencies, and the local authority.
• Appreciate the balance between the academic and social development of young people, needed to create an outstanding school.
• Embody our vision and values in every day work and practice, particularly those of justice, kindness, and humility (Micah 6v8).

Skills and Expertise:

• Teaching experience
• Form Tutoring experience
• School Leadership
• Communication Skills
• Management skills
• Educational Professional Development
• Raising attainment
• School innovation
• Self-evaluation systems
• Multi-cultural environments
• Working with parents and stakeholders
• Building relationships with external agencies

Job Facilities/Benefits:

• High-quality professional development experience.
• Innovative CPD programme with 3 discrete hours for teacher development.
• Focus on engaging with latest educational research and research projects.
• Architecturally impressive new buildings (occupied December 2022) with breathtaking views.
• Two-week October half-term break.
• Free refreshments and daily lunch allowance.
• Annual 1000 Wren Allowance for enrichment activities.
• Excellent professional development opportunities, including support for further study and career development.
• Timetabled professional development time.
• Pleasant and attractive working environment with a central restaurant.
• Talented and mutually supportive staff team.
• Children of colleagues given priority for a place.
• Career development opportunities in a successful and growing Multi Academy Trust.
• Commitment to safeguarding (DBS checks, etc.).