Headteacher
Location: Finchley, London, N3 1BT Contract Type: Full Time Contract Term: Permanent Start Date: September 2015 Website
We are an over-subscribed, two-form entry church school which is blessed in many ways and we are offering the right applicant an exciting opportunity to lead us into a bright future.
Following the retirement of the existing post-holder we are seeking a new Headteacher with the vision and ability to lead, manage and inspire the school community in its growth to become a centre of excellence with a distinct Christian ethos. We have some challenges but want you to work to retain our outstanding Ofsted and SIAMS judgements and provide a dynamic learning environment with high aspirations and successful outcomes for the children.
All the usual qualifications and rules apply and in return you will be working with happy, friendly children from many different backgrounds who are eager to learn; well-motivated, compassionate staff who work hard to deliver an education which is ‘bringing learning to life’; and dedicated governors committed to ensuring the school continues to progress.
Alongside all these benefits you will also enjoy strong support from our two sponsoring Church of England parishes and be able to take advantage of leadership opportunities within the family of LDBS schools and the London Borough of Barnet.
If you think this person is you, then we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: Sunday 15th March 2015 at 5pm Shortlisting: Monday 16th March 2015 Interviews: Tuesday 24th March 2015
Liam Dowds, our Emmaus Leadership Advising Consultant, is assisting us with this assignment. Please contact him for more information (including an Application Form) in complete confidence on 01737 652 043 or ldowds@emmausleadership.me
Your early application is appreciated and strongly recommended.
We are committed to safer recruitment, and expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to equality, safeguarding and the welfare of our pupils. This post is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records check.
"I’m delighted with the way it went and the successful outcome (third SLT placement now!) helps confirm to Governors that your approach is right for these levels of appointment. It’s difficult to quantify the costs of recruiting and failing to get the right candidate ourselves - we’d only find out the true cost and also lost opportunities if we tried and failed. Altogether better to invest in getting it right first time, so thank you for all your hard work on this. The other side is the perception we leave with all candidates and I think we’ve worked together to do an excellent job (using your Assessment support). The communication, logistics and the care given I think is really important and Emmaus are a big part of that - you work as an extension of the school. I am fairly sure that all of the candidates will go away having had a great experience and that will help our reputation spread in a positive way."
Dave Cobb - School Business & Development Manager, Saint Cecilia's CE School, London
"I have personal experience of the quality of service Emmaus provides, when I successfully applied for a Headship position through them. I always felt I could call up, get the ‘inside take’ on the school and ask any questions in complete confidence. The support and expert advice I received made the application process far less daunting and I would thoroughly recommend Emmaus to any Church School looking to appoint a key Leadership position."
Dan Pickard, Headteacher, The Bishop’s CE Primary School - Thetford
"I approached Emmaus following our unsuccessful attempts to recruit Deputy DDEs for both Dioceses. They went on to source a far greater number of candidates of high calibre. I highly recommend Emmaus!"
Canon Carolyn Lewis, Director of Education - Diocese of Leicester and Diocese of Derby
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Jacqui Feely, Chair at All Hallows Catholic College, Macclesfield
"…we also considered other external recruiters, but Emmaus were clear favourites in terms of their recruitment expertise and in-depth knowledge and appreciation of the catholic school’s sector."
Peter Giorgio, Director of Education, Nottingham Diocese
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Carry Lynott - Chair of Governors, Our Lady and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, Bradford
"Emmaus brings a level of professionalism, seen in other industry sectors, to church schools’ recruitment."
The Rt Rev Nick Baines - Anglican Bishop of Leeds
"I have no hesitation in commending Emmaus to any school which is seeking to appoint a Christian Head. My only regret is that we did not go to them for the first round of interviews that proved unsuccessful. It is an expensive option, but in the long run they are more than value for money. I am very thankful to God for the ministry of Emmaus, and I warmly commend them to you. In OFSTED terms, they are outstanding."
The Rt Rev Keith Sinclair - Anglican Bishop of Birkenhead
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Clive Purser, Chair of Governors, St Andrew's CE High School for Boys, Worthing
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Barry Leyland, Chair - Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust