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
Behaviour Lead for Steps 2 Success Nuture Room
Salary:MPS/UPS dependant on experience, plus TLR 2b (£4,658)
OR
Outer London Support Staff Pay scale 28-31(Pro rate term time only) 36 hours/week
Contract: Fixed term (3 years, subject to review)
Start date: ASAP/September 2021(dependent on 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 and 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.
This an opportunity for an experienced individual to be part of setting up the new Nurture Room at Hendon School. You will be responsible for the organisation and the day to day running of the room with support from other key staff.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Closing date: Monday 15th March 2021
Interview date: W/C 22nd 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.
BEHAVIOUR LEAD FOR STEPS 2 SUCCESS NUTURE ROOM JD
BEHAVIOUR LEAD FOR STEPS 2 SUCCESS NUTURE ROOM PS
Head of Science Faculty
MPS – UPS plus TLR 1b
Hours of work: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Start date: April 2021/September 2021
We are currently seeking to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic and experienced teacher to lead our large Science Faculty. 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 have a full commitment to the highest quality teaching and learning and will expect you to:
- Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and potential for future development
- Model excellence in the classroom
- A good track record of monitoring student progress to ensure all achieve
- High expectations of pupil attainment and behaviour
- Evaluate performance data confidently and identify priorities for continuous improvement
- Lead the Science team to achieve measurable impact
- Lead the professional development of Science colleagues
- Communicate effectively and build strong relationships within the whole school community
- Promote high expectations and hold staff to account
Closing date: 19th February 2021
Interview date: 1st 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.
HOF SCIENCE PERSON SPECIFICATION
Teacher of Science
MPS –UPS(Outer London)
Hours of work: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Start date: April 2021/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: 26th February 2021
Interview date: 7th 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.
TEACHER OF SCIENCE JOB DESCRIPTION
TEACHER OF SCIENCE PERSON SPECIFICATION
Teaching Staff Application Form
SEN Teacher
MPS - UPS plus SEN Allowance
Hours of work: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Start date: January 2021
We are keen to appoint a qualified teacher who is either primary trained or who has SEN 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 October 2020
Interview date: TBC
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.
SEN TEACHER PERSON SPECIFICATION
Teaching Staff Application Form
SUPPORT STAFF VACANCIES
Student Support Manager
Start date: April 2021
Term Time Only plus 1 week, 36 hours per week
Salary: (SCP 44 -48) £49,826- £53,925
Contract term: Permanent
We are keen to appoint a committed Student Support Manager to provide a caring, proactive welfare service to students and their families so that all students have the opportunity to achieve their educational potential.
The ideal candidate will be will be an innovative and inspirational leader with strong communicational and organisational skills and with experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team, with a strong safeguarding background and experience of working in a Secondary School, Academy or similar.
Working in a busy environment, your strong service ethos and ability to cope with the varied demands will be fundamental to your success. You will ensure the delivery of high-quality support and intervention, as appropriate, to our students.
What’s in it for you We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme (LGPS), employee assistance programme
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. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS prior to appointment.
Closing date: 19th March 2021 noon.
Interviews will take place the week beginning Monday 22nd March 2021.
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.
Human Resources Advisor
Start date: March 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: Monday 15th February 2021 noon.
Interviews will take place the week beginning Monday 22nd February 2021.
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.
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 22nd 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 NUTURE ROOM TEACHING ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION
STEPS 2 SUCCESS NUTURE ROOM TEACHING ASSISTANT PERSON SPECIFICATION
Luntime Supervisor/Cleaner
Start date: September 2020
10 hours per week/Term Time Only
Salary: SSP6 - £12.03 ph
Hendon is an ‘Outstanding’ Co-Ed Secondary School Academy. 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. With approximately 1,300 students and 250 employees it is a dynamic and changing environment where collegiality and professionalism are both required and expected.
The school now has an opportunity to appoint a lunchtime supervisor/cleaner to join their dedicated team to help with the safeguarding of the students at this challenging time. The postholder will be the key link worker for all students who are registered as ‘Looked after Children’, those on the Child Protection Register and for those students who are identified by the school as vulnerable students.
The successful applicant must be able to communicate effectively with pupils and staff and be aware of Health & Safety issues surrounding lunch time activities. Qualifications in first aid would be desirable, although training may be available. Please note that whilst previous experience within an education environment is desirable, full training will be provided for successful candidates.
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: 18th September 2020
Interviews will take place the week beginning Monday 21st September 2020
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 .Completed application forms should be returned to vacancies@hendonschool.co.uk.
Please Note: CVs will not be considered.
LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR/CLEANER JD & 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.
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.
