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 

Assess Arrangements Administrator

 Salary:£17.32/hr

Hours of work: Part time(9.00am -3.30pm)

Contract: Fixed Term (until the end of 2020/2021 academic year)

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 have experience of access arrangements and the documentation required as evidence, including Form 8’s. Furthermore, the successful candidate will have an understanding of pedagogy, assessment and special educational needs.

The successful candidate must have excellent 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: Monday 21^st June 2021

Interview date: Week commencing 21^st June 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.

ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS ADMINISTRATOR JD

ACCESS ARRANGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR PS

Teacher of PE

MPS –UPS(Outer London)

Hours of work: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

 Start date: September 2021

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

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

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 PE

• 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: Friday 18^th June 2021

Interview date: Week commencing 21^st June 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 PE JOB DESCRIPTION

TEACHER OF PE PERSON SPECIFICATION

Teacher of Sociology

MPS –UPS(Outer London)

Hours of work: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

 Start date: September 2021

We are keen to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative and dedicated Teacher of Sociology to join our highly successful Humanities 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 Sociology

 • Creative teaching skills and a professional approach.

 • High expectations of students 

• The determination to raise student achievement 

 • Team skills 

Closing date:     11^th June  2021 at midnight

Interview date:    w/c 14^th June 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.

 All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure check.

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

TEACHER OF SOCIOLOGY JD

TEACHER OF SOCIOLOGY PS

Head of Social Sciences

 Salary: MPS (Outer London) plus TLR 2b

Hours of work: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Start date: September 2021

We are keen to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Head of Social Sciences 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 Social Sciences
• 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: Friday 21^st May 2021

Interview date: Tuesday 25^th May 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.

HEAD OF SOCIAL SCIENCES JD

HEAD OF SOCIAL SCIENCES PS

Teacher of Computer Science

MPS –UPS (Outer London)

Contract: Permanent/Full Time

Start Date: September 2021

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 Computer Science

• 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: Friday 18^th June 2021 - Midday

Interview date: Wednesday 23^rd June 2021 - Midday

 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 COMPUTER SCIENCE JD

TEACHER OF COMPUTER SCIENCE PS

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: 19th June 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.

AA COORDINATOR AND SBA JD

AA COORDINATOR AND SBA PS 

  Head of Humanities

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

Hours of work: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Start date: September 2021

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 also 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: Thursday 20^th May 2021

Interview date: Tuesday 25^th May 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 JOB DESCRIPTION

HEAD OF HUMANITIES PERSON SPECIFICATION

(Maths/Science or Maths & Science) Tutor

36 hours per week(flexible) / term time only

Contract: Fixed term

Actual Salary £15.18ph

Start date: ASAP

We are looking to recruit well qualified and talented staff who will complement and add to a dynamic team and who have all the right attributes to make a valid contribution to the wider life of the school and ensure that students are making the right progress.

A subject specialism in Maths or Science is needed and the right candidate would be keen to teach one/both of these disciplines across Key Stage 4 to Key Stage 5 either on a 1-1 basis or in small groups. There is considerable flexibility to make this role fit the right person however, and support is available to allow for in-post development. A part-time fraction could also be considered.

We welcome applicants who are recent Graduates or those looking to embark on Teacher Training. This role will provide you with first hand exposure to working in a school setting. If this is of interest to you, please include this in your supporting statement so that a member of the panel can discuss it with you in more detail.

Please be aware that interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis, therefore, we strongly encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.

 We are seeking someone who:

• is able to demonstrate a track record of effective teaching
• is able to demonstrate that they can work with individual pupils to progress their learning in   Maths and Science
• Will be a role model in all aspects of teaching, learning and assessment
• Has the determination to raise student achievement 
• Has good team skills

 Closing date for applications: 11/06/2021 Noon

Interviews will take place the week beginning 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.

 All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure check.

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

MATHS/SCIENCE  TUTOR JD & PS

Teacher of Science

MPS –UPS(Outer London)

Hours of work: Full Time

Contract: Maternity Cover

 Start date: September 2021

 We are keen to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative and dedicated Teacher of Science to join our highly successful 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 Science

 • Creative teaching skills and a professional approach.

 • High expectations of students 

• The determination to raise student achievement 

 • Team skills 

Closing date:        11^th June  2021 at midnight

Interview date:    w/c 14^th June 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.

 All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure check.

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

 TEACHER OF SCIENCE JOB DESCRIPTION

TEACHER OF SCIENCE PERSON SPECIFICATION     

Teaching Staff Application Form

SUPPORT STAFF VACANCIES  

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. 

HR Advisor JD And PS

Steps 2 Success Nuture 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:September 2021(depending the need for resignation)

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

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.

 Closing date: Monday 15th March 2021

Interview date: W/C  22^nd  March 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.

STEPS 2 SUCCESS LETTER

STEPS 2 SUCCESS NUTURE ROOM TEACHING ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

STEPS 2 SUCCESS NUTURE ROOM TEACHING ASSISTANT PERSON SPECIFICATION

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.