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).
71% of students achieved 5 A*-Cs including Maths and English (2015), an incredible achievement in our truly inclusive school that demonstrates our continuing commitment to high standards of teaching and learning.
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
SUPPORT STAFF VACANCIES
TEACHING VACANCIES
Teacher of the Deaf
1 year Fixed Term Contract from September 2019
The role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of the Deaf to work with an enthusiastic and dynamic team for a year in the first instance.
This post is being offered on a fixed term contract for one year to cover a sabbatical.
Location
Additional Resourced Provision for Deaf Students, Hendon School.
What we’re looking for
- You will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic person with good interpersonal skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- You will be committed to the education of deaf students in an oral / aural mainstream setting and with a willingness to take responsibility for audiology
Qualified Teacher of the Deaf status is preferred, but trainee TODS or a person who wants to gain experience of working with deaf students prior to training as a TOD will also be considered.
Salary details
MPS/ UPS plus SEN Allowance
Further information
For an informal conversation regarding this post, please contact Louise Whitaker, on 020 8202 9004 extension 258 or whitaker@hendonschool.co.uk. To apply please complete the Teaching Post Application Form, which can be accessed via the link below.
Closing date for applications: 22 April 2019 at 12pm
Interviews will take place the week beginning 29 April 2019
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.
Application forms are available below and once completed should be emailed to vacancies@hendonschool.co.uk
Teaching Post Application Form
Support Staff Application Form
Teaching Vacancies
Support Vacancies
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.
