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
Teacher of ICT
MPS –UPS (Outer London)
Contract: Permanent/Full Time
Start Date: ASAP
We are keen to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative and dedicated Teacher of ICT 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.
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Closing date: Wednesday 29th September 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 EAL
MPS –UPS(Outer London)
Contract:Part time/ 3 days a week/ Permanent
Start date: September 2021
We are keen to appoint a qualified teacher who is either primary trained or who has EAL experience to work with individuals and groups of pupils, under the guidance of the SENCO. As a 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. 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 have the ability to plan, organise and deliver effective schemes of work, assess and report on progress, essential; as is the ability to work effectively with parents/carers and other professionals. This person will need to have evidence of ambition and a commitment to continuing professional development and will have a belief in the unlimited potential of every student.
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 September 2021
Interview date: week commencing 20th September 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.
Teacher of Humanities(RE and Geography)
MPS –UPS(Outer London)
Contract:Part time/ 3 days a week/ Permanent
Start date: September 2021
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 September 2021
Interview date: Week commencing 20th September 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.
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: 29th September 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.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.
Teaching Staff Application Form
SUPPORT STAFF VACANCIES
Steps 2 Success Nurture Room Teaching Assistant
Salary: Outer London Support Scale 5-11 (pro rata term time only) 35 hours pw
Contract term: Fixed term (3 years, subject to review)
Start date: ASAP
This position provides a unique opportunity to be part of Hendon School’s commitment to inclusion. This is a new role to the school. The candidate will be part of the development and launch of the Steps 2 Success department. The unit’s focus is to support vulnerable students who are at risk of exclusion in a nurture setting, to support them to remain in mainstream education. The unit is being part funded by the John Lyon’s Charity, through the Evening Standard Exclusion Initiative.
To work as a member of the Steps 2 Success nurture room to provide high quality care and support for a group of students with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties who are at risk of exclusion.
Hendon School is an ambitious 'Outstanding' School and can offer:
• Excellent resources
• Excellent support and professional development opportunities
Hendon School is an Outstanding School, recently 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.
About the employer:
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 Hendon School.
CVs will not be considered.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
Closing date for applications: 29th September 2021
Interviews will take place the week: w/c 3rd October 2021
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please submit your application form at your earliest convenience.
We can only accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK
Senior Science Technician
Start date: September 2021
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: 19th September 2021
Interviews will take place the week: w/c 20th September 2021
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: September 2021
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: 19th September 2021
Interviews will take place the week: w/c 20th September 2021
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.
Human Resources Advisor
Start date: May 2021
Contract type: Full Time, 36 hours per week; 52 weeks
Salary: (SCP 23 -26) £30,585- £32,416
Contract term: Permanent
We are keen to appoint a qualified and experienced HR Advisor who will provide support to the Senior Leadership Team and HR Partner in providing an effective and efficient HR service to the school. The function of the role will encompass training in, and aiding, across the entire spectrum of school HR reporting and management.
You will be CIPD qualified or working towards, with proven experience within an HR function, managing casework effectively, ideally within an Education setting (preferably a Secondary Academy) will also receive favourable consideration.
It is essential that the person is experienced in managing a full range of HR activities including policies and procedures, terms and conditions of employment, absence management, recruitment, staff well -being, maternity/paternity/adoption, performance management, employee relations, learning and development, restructuring, safeguarding (including overseeing the Single Central Register) and internal communications. Some knowledge of payroll and pensions administration will be required.
Candidate must be a highly motivated individual, proficient in MS Office packages and is able to demonstrate excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills. This includes the ability to interpret complex data and report and action on it. They must able to work with initiative to tight deadlines and resilience under pressure.
The Job Description fully outlines the requirements of this post.
In return, we offer membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, generous holiday and a real commitment to professional development and the role will allow the person appointed to gain experience in a wide range of HR duties
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: 25th June 2021
Interview Date :TBC
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.
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.
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.
