Secondary Co-Head of Centre in London

What skills and experience we\’re looking for

Qualified teacher status

At least 5 years successful primary or secondary phase teaching

Leadership at middle / senior management / whole school / PRU level

A Special Educational Needs qualification or relevant experience in the area of challenging behaviour.

Evidence of continuing professional development

A thorough understanding of current methods and good practice in managing the needs of pupils with complex emotional, social and mental health difficulties including gang affiliation, sexual exploitation, depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicidal ideation

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Evidence of clear view about future developments of area of responsibility in a school or alternative provision, and an ability to manage change

Evidence of knowledge and understanding of effective record keeping, and its use to promote the educational and personal development of all children within a school or alternative provision

An understanding of national and local developments in the area of social inclusion, in particular Team Around the child approaches

An understanding of outreach work in schools

Experience of innovating and leading projects to completion

Ability to establish and implement appropriate target setting and monitoring procedures, and evaluate outcomes

Experience of developing and maintaining systems to support effective self-evaluation

Evidence of raising standards and the attainment of pupils

Proven ability in managing a budget

Ability to motivate colleagues and pupils through a positive and professional attitude

Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships with children and young people presenting with emotional, social and mental health difficulties

Ability to build effective working relationships within education and across agencies

Capacity to provide clear leadership and strategic direction and to secure staff commitment

Ability to support and professionally challenge colleagues

Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing

Ability to use key aspects of ICT to present data

Excellent behaviour management skills based on a firm but empathetic approach with pupils.

Demonstrable commitment to inclusive education

Capacity to work under pressure and to meet deadlines

Capacity to work flexibly and to adapt to the changing needs of the New River College and the AP.

Excellent attendance and punctuality

Ability to prioritise competing demands

Ability to work as part of a team

A commitment to providing a responsive and supportive service and a willingness to constantly seek ways of improving the service.

A commitment to deliver services with the framework of New River College\’s equal opportunities policy.

What the school offers its staff

Competitive pay – All teachers and support staff in Islington receive Inner London Weighting in recognition of high living costs. In addition, all NRC teachers and support staff receive a SEND allowance in recognition of the skills needed to support our students.

Staff supervision – All staff have a fortnightly one-to-one supervision meeting with their line manager. These meetings include wellbeing check‐ins, and an opportunity to discuss work concerns with managers and get their support with day‐to‐day issues. The outcomes of these meetings are noted on the one-to-one template, signed, and copies are kept by staff and their line manager.

Open‐door policy – Our line managers have an open‐door policy for staff to discuss any wellbeing concerns that can\’t wait until the one-to-one supervision meeting. If unavailable at the time, line managers will try to be available at the end of the day, or staff can meet with another line manager who can provide support and feedback to their line manager.

Reflective practice – Staff can also request one-to-one support from NRC\’s CAMHS clinicians to discuss any concerns.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – EAPs offer employees free, confidential and independent support to help them balance their work, family and personal lives. Our EAP is unrivalled in its cost‐effectiveness, breadth of services and use of technology to offer the most comprehensive range of support for our staff.

Tax‐free childcare scheme – To qualify for this government scheme, parents have to be in work for at least 16 hours a week and earning not more than £100,000 per year. For more information, visit www.gov.uk/get-tax-free-childcare.

Subsidised fitness club membership – In January, June and October, NRC staff can apply for special membership of the seven council‐owned leisure centres in Islington managed by GLL (also called Better). The offer is for GLL\’s Better Health and Fitness membership which includes access to gyms, swimming pools and group exercise classes.

Tax‐free bicycle loan scheme – A partnership between NRC and Cycle scheme, this scheme offers a loan for staff (paid for via the school\’s HR team) with up to 42% off a bike of their choice. To qualify, staff must have completed six months\’ service, be on a permanent contract (or if on fixed‐term contract, have one year remaining) and be earning not less than the minimum wage.

Interest‐free season ticket loans – These allow staff to buy an annual travelcard; the loan is recovered over 10 monthly payments.

Welfare loan – Staff experiencing financial hardship can request a loan of up to £500, which must be repaid over a maximum of six months. Admin and interest charges apply.

Eye tests and glasses – If staff use a computer for two or more hours each day, they are entitled to a free eye test every three years and, depending on their prescription, free basic lenses and frames. Costs associated with the test will be covered by the school.

Long service award – Employees in post after October 2001 will receive a £250 long service award after 20 years\’ service with Islington or 25 years\’ service in local government.

Commitment to safeguarding
New River College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

New River College is a diverse and inclusive school where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly welcome applications from those from a black or ethnic minority background.

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