Vacancies

Dear Prospective Colleague,

Thank you for taking an interest in applying for a position at Hendon School. Hendon School is currently graded ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted (Nov 2011).

“They [students] respect and value cultural diversity and gain an excellent insight in the lives, experiences and beliefs of others through first-hand experiences and their openness to new ideas. The school provides an excellent learning environment. A strong sense of ambition is underpinned by a very caring ethos.” (Ofsted).

We are extremely proud of our Progress 8 score of 0.12 in 2019 for our GCSE students, this puts us significantly higher than the average score for English state-funded schools.

We are an ambitious school and welcome applications from staff who are passionate about being part of a thriving community.

We have an excellent support package in place for NQT’s wishing to apply.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Ms Rhona Povey

Headteacher

 TEACHING VACANCIES 

Head of Humanities

 Salary: MP -UPS (Outer London) plus TLR 1b

Hours of work: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Start date: January 2022

We are keen to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Head of Humanities to join our highly successful Humanities Faculty that consistently achieves the excellent outcomes for our students.  

 You will have the leadership skills, experience, ideas and drive to support us in developing and implementing the next phase of the school’s development.  

 Hendon School is an ambitious 'Outstanding' School and can offer excellent resources, support and professional development opportunities. 

We are seeking someone with:

• A passion for teaching and learning 
• The ability to motivate and inspire the department and students
• The ability to stimulate curiosity, interest and enjoyment of Humanities
• Creative teaching skills and a professional approach
• High expectations of students
• The determination to raise student achievement 
• Team skills

Social Sciences specialism is preferred but is open to Teachers of Geography, History and Religious Education.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS prior to appointment.

Closing date:  17^th October 2021 

Interview date: 19^th October 2021 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please submit your application form at your earliest convenience.

Candidates must complete the School Application Form, which can be accessed on our website www.hendonschool.co.uk  or via TES www.tes.com. 

Completed application forms should be returned to vacancies@hendonschool.co.uk. 

 Please Note: CVs will not be considered. We can only accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK.

HEAD OF HUMANITIES JD

HEAD OF HUMANITIES PS 

Teacher of Computer Science

MPS –UPS (Outer London)

Contract: Permanent/Full Time

Start Date: Jan'22

We are keen to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative and dedicated Teacher of Computer Science to join our highly successful Business and Computer Science Faculty that has consistently achieved the very highest outcomes for our students. We are a successful and well-resourced faculty with staff passionate about developing teaching and learning in this successful, multi-cultural and vibrant comprehensive school in North London.

We are seeking someone with:

• A passion for teaching and learning

• The ability to motive and inspire the department and students

• The ability to stimulate curiosity, interest and enjoyment of ict

• Creative teaching skills and a professional approach.

• High expectations of students

• The determination to raise student achievement 

• Team skills.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS prior to appointment.

o.uk  or via TES www.tes.com. 

Closing date: 19th  November  2021 

Interview date:TBC

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please submit your application form at your earliest convenience.

Candidates must complete the School Application Form, which can be accessed on our website www.hendonschool.c Completed application forms should be returned to vacancies@hendonschool.co.uk. 

 Please Note: CVs will not be considered.

 We can only accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK.

TEACHER OF ICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TEACHER OF ICT PERSON SPECIFICATION

Teacher of Humanities(RE and Geography)

MPS –UPS(Outer London)

Contract:Part time/ 3 days a week/ Permanent

 Start date: ASAP/Jan 2022 (subject to resignation)

 We are keen to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Humanities to join our highly successful Faculty that has consistently achieved the very highest outcomes for our students.

We are a successful and well-resourced faculty with staff passionate about developing teaching and learning in this successful, multi-cultural and vibrant comprehensive school in North London.

We are seeking someone with:

 • A passion for teaching and learning

 • The ability to motive and inspire the department and students

 • The ability to stimulate curiosity, interest and enjoyment of Humanities

 • Creative teaching skills and a professional approach

 • High expectations of students

 • The determination to raise student achievement

• Team skills

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS prior to appointment.

Closing date: 19th November 2021

Interview date: Week commencing TBC

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please submit your application form at your earliest convenience.

Candidates must complete the School Application Form, which can be accessed on our website www.hendonschool.co.uk  or via TES www.tes.com. 

Completed application forms should be returned to vacancies@hendonschool.co.uk. 

Please Note: CVs will not be considered.

We can only accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK.

TEACHER OF HUMANITIES JOB DESCRIPTION

TEACHER OF HUMANITIES PERSON SPECIFICATION

Access Arrangements Coordinator/School Based Assessor

 Salary: MP -UPS plus TLR 3 £1500 & SEN Allowance (pro rata)

Hours of work: Full time / Part time (negotiable)

Contract: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

We are keen to appoint an outstanding leader to this key position within our thriving school. We have a fundamental commitment to inclusive education that meets the needs of all students. Our school community includes resourced provisions for deaf students and students with Autism alongside a busy SEN department. Our exciting and creative approach to learning cultivates growing intellectual curiosity and a sense of enquiry. Students are encouraged to develop as confident and independent learners.

The successful candidate will hold the relevant qualifications that enable them to test students, apply for Access Arrangements (AA) and complete all of the necessary paperwork required to meet JCQ requirements for AA. Furthermore, the successful candidate will have experience of assessing students with suspected SEND needs to determine level of need and appropriate support (School Based Assessments). This post will include the organisation and some teaching of intervention sessions taking into consideration access arrangement responsibilities. There is potential for this person to hold the post of Co-SENCO (Academic).

 The successful candidate must have good communication skills, both written and oral.

 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS prior to appointment.

 Closing date: 

 Interview date: TBC

 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please submit your application form at your earliest convenience.

Candidates must complete the School Application Form, which can be accessed on our website www.hendonschool.co.uk  or via TES www.tes.com. 

Completed application forms should be returned to vacancies@hendonschool.co.uk. 

Please Note: CVs will not be considered.

We can only accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK.

AA COORDINATOR AND SBA JD

AA COORDINATOR AND SBA PS  

Teaching Staff Application Form

 SUPPORT STAFF VACANCIES 

Role: Pastoral Learning Mentor

Contract: 36 hours/week; Term Time only/Permanent

Salary: SSP 14 -20 (Outer London); £26,050 - £28,991 per annum- FTE

Actual salary: £22,282.89 - £24,798.59 pro rata
Start date: January 2022

We wish to appoint a flexible and enthusiastic individual with the skills and experience to support our students with behavioural difficulties on a group or one-to-one basis.

The duties of the role include:

• Working within the Pastoral Team to select pupils for mentoring
• Discussing the aims of mentoring with pupils
• Supporting pupils inside and outside of the classroom
• Working with pupils to reduce their behaviour incidents, internal and fixed term exclusions
• Agreeing and writing action plans for the pupils you are mentoring
• Building relationships with parents to address issues which arise and offer advice, strategies to help
• Liaising with schools, teachers and outside agencies where appropriate
• Supporting pupils with the transition to secondary school
• Helping pupils in building their confidence and self-esteem by listening to them and devising appropriate strategies

We are looking for a candidate with:

• outstanding interpersonal skills
• excellent organisational skills
• the desire to maximise the outcomes and performance of all students and ensure the very best progress for all

The Job Description fully outlines the requirements of this post. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS prior to appointment.

We are also committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. 

Closing date: 13^th December 2021.

Interviews: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please submit your application form at your earliest convenience.

CVs will not be considered, candidates must complete the School Application Form, which can be accessed on our website www.hendonschool.co.uk .Completed application forms should be returned to vacancies@hendonschool.co.uk. 

We can only accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK.

 PASTORAL LEARNING MENTOR JD

PASTORAL LEARNING MENTOR PS

Teaching Assistants for Hendon Autism Resource Provision (HARP)

Start date: November 2021

Contract type: Term Time Only; 30.2 hours per week

Salary:   (SCP 6-9) £22,585- £23,825 per annum; Actual £16,206.47 -£17,096.26

Contract term: Permanent

We are keen to employ 2  enthusiastic and caring adults to support students, mainly in the classroom.  Candidates must have the ability to work with challenging students and set boundaries. The ability to work as part of a team is essential.  The position is within our Autistic Provision (HARP) to support students with autism, training for this would be provided as appropriate.

 The school can offer:

• Excellent resources

• Excellent support and professional development opportunities

We are seeking someone who is:

• Enthusiastic, caring and dedicated
• Patient, flexible, has excellent interpersonal skills and enjoys working with young people.

We value:

• Each person equally as an individual who is entitled to be treated with respect at all times
• The particular abilities, needs and hopes of all our school
• The social, ethnic and religious diversity of our school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS prior to appointment.

Closing date: 

Interviews :

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please submit your application form at your earliest convenience.

CVs will not be considered, candidates must complete the School Application Form, which can be accessed on our website www.hendonschool.co.uk .Completed application forms should be returned to vacancies@hendonschool.co.uk. 

We can only accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK.

HARP TA - JD

HARP TA -PS

 Art Technician

Start date: ASAP

 Hours:  12 hours per week

Salary: SCP 5-10 (£22,185 - £  24,256)

Actual salary: £6,325.60 - £6,916.11 per annum

Contract -Permanent/Term time only

We are keen to appoint a dynamic and innovative individual to work within the Arts department, as an Arts Technician. Part of the duties will be the organisation of recourses, production of examples and helping to prepare teaching recourses.

 An interest in the arts in essential.

 Experience in arts and practical work is preferable, but training will be given.  Work includes setting up practical work, general maintenance of equipment and tools, decorating, tidying up and sometimes working with students, while assisting teachers where necessary. 

 Good organisational and communication skills are essential together with a willingness to be flexible and observant. Minor administrative duties will be required.

Closing date for applications: 

 Interviews:TBC

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please submit your application form at your earliest convenience.

 We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

CVs will not be considered, candidates must complete the School Application Form, which can be accessed on our website www.hendonschool.co.uk .Completed application forms should be returned to vacancies@hendonschool.co.uk. We can only accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK.

 All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

ART TECHNICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION

ART TECHNICIAN PERSON SPECIFICATION

Senior Science Technician

Start date: ASAP

 Hours:  31 hours per week

Salary: (SCP 12-17) £25,135- £27,480 (FTE)

Actual salary: £18,348.55 - £20,060.40

per annum

Contract -Permanent/Term time only

We are keen to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Science Technician to join our highly successful Science Faculty that has consistently achieved the very highest outcomes for our students. Leadership of the technical team is vital, as practical work is at the forefront of our science teaching across all key stages, including GCSE and Physics, Chemistry and Biology to AS/A2 level

Are you enthusiastic, adaptable and a good team player with a willingness to learn?

Duties will include; the preparation of apparatus, materials and solutions and setting up equipment and apparatus for use in practical classes. You will also be expected to carry out demonstrations and support the teaching staff and other technicians in the Faculty.

The successful candidate will have;

• Technical knowledgeable, be well organised and have excellent administration skills.
• Lead role in modernisation of the science department
• Experience of managing a team, as you will be managing a team of three Science Technicians.
• Leading the department in interpretation and resourcing new schemes of work.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations and have a flexible approach to work.
• Experience of working with children or young people, excellent interpersonal skills and be confident in using computers.
• Good communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Appropriate qualifications with a strong science background, (preferably chemistry).

Closing date for applications:  

 Interviews will take place the week: 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please submit your application form at your earliest convenience.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

CVs will not be considered, candidates must complete the School Application Form, which can be accessed on our website www.hendonschool.co.uk .Completed application forms should be returned to vacancies@hendonschool.co.uk. We can only accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK.

All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

SENIOR SCIENCE TECHNICIAN JD

SENIOR SCIENCE TECHNICIAN PS 

 Science Technician

Start date: ASAP

 Hours:  31 hours per week

Salary: (SCP 6 - 9) £22,585- £23,825 (FTE)

Actual salary: £16,614.31 - £17,392.25

per annum

Contract -Permanent/Term time only

We are keen to appoint  a dynamic and well-organised individual to work within a team of science technical staff. The role will include providing technical support for a large department of 13 teachers and 8 labs.

 Some experience of science and practical work is preferable, but training will be given.  Work includes setting up practical work, general maintenance of equipment, making solutions, record keeping and sometimes working with students. 

 Good organisational and communication skills are essential together with a willingness to be flexible and a team-member.

Closing date for applications:  

 Interviews will take place the week: 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please submit your application form at your earliest convenience.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

CVs will not be considered, candidates must complete the School Application Form, which can be accessed on our website www.hendonschool.co.uk .Completed application forms should be returned to vacancies@hendonschool.co.uk. We can only accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK.

 All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

 SCIENCE TECHNICIAN JD

SCIENCE TECHNICIAN PS

 Support Staff Application Form

 Hendon School is an ambitious 'Outstanding' School and can offer:

• Excellent resources

• Excellent support and professional development opportunities 

• Hendon School has recently been identified as one of the top 100 non- selective state funded schools in the country. Students not only achieve outstanding exam results but experience an exceptional community programme. 

Many students have won local and national awards for their achievements and contributions to society.

Hendon School is a family – albeit a very large and diverse family – and we celebrate that. We are stronger because of our differences and because of the way that we work together.

At Hendon School we work in partnership with parents, the local community and other schools, both in England and with our partner schools in South Africa, Japan and Nepal. We are part of the Compton Teaching Alliance with whom we work to provide high quality training opportunities for new teachers and established staff and are members of PiXL and SSAT Leading Edge.

Recently we were honoured to be invited to join the Mayors Gold Club, which allows us to share good practice with other London schools. We work closely with our local feeder primary schools, both as part of our high involvement transition programme and also to enrich and inspire younger students.

We are passionate about education and about working with our young people to give them the best opportunities and to help them to be ready for the next stage of their life. We take good care of them and work with them to unlock their potential.

We value;

• Each person equally as an individual who is entitled to be treated with respect at all times.
• The particular abilities, needs and hopes of all our School.
• The social, ethnic and religious diversity of our School.

PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and we can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Additional application information 

Please do not send CV's - much as we welcome your interest, safeguarding regulations require that all appointments must be made through a standard application process using a common format therefore we cannot consider CV’s.

Hendon School is fully committed to the protection and welfare of our students. Those who work for us are expected to share this commitment, which will be fully tested as part of the selection process. Our policies, procedures and practices reflect our commitment to equality and diversity.

Individuals will be selected for appointment based purely on their suitability for the post.

Disclosure

Employees at Hendon School are classified as having substantial access to children and all appointments, including volunteers, are subject to an enhanced police check of previous criminal convictions (DBS). 
Applicants are required, to disclose any conviction, caution or binding over including ‘spent convictions’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 on their application forms. 
Failure to disclose this information may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar individuals from employment – this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

Shortlisting

Candidates meeting the criteria will be taken forward to the next stage of the process. For all vacancies applications are only accepted if submitted electronically.   

References are requested once the shortlisted candidates have been contacted regarding interview and with the permission of the candidate to contact their current employer.

No employee can commence employment at Hendon School unless we are in receipt of two satisfactory references, if necessary, employers may be contacted to gather further information.

Interview

During the interview process candidates may be asked about any gaps or discrepancies in their application form.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Probation

All Support Staff undergo a 20 week assessment period.