Headteacher

Governors are looking to appoint an exceptional Headteacher with clear vision, well-developed, inspirational leadership qualities and a firm commitment to build on our success and take the school forward into the years ahead. An absolute commitment to inclusion and to fostering a diverse, thriving school community are essential for this role.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead this successful 11-18 secondary school at an important stage of our journey. We were judged Good (Outstanding 16-19 provision) at our last Ofsted inspection (Dec 2018). A strong curriculum and creativity in learning are important to us and we have excellent facilities.

Our culture and values are as important to us as our achievements. We are an inclusive, diverse comprehensive school rooted in the local community. Our values, including hard work, creativity, open-mindedness and kindness, are embedded through a curriculum provision that develops a culture of respect for each other and a belief that outstanding achievement in all areas is an attainable goal for all our students.

At Thomas Tallis School you will find:

• highly motivated, well behaved, respectful students with a strong desire to learn

• a committed, hard-working, highly skilled and friendly staff

• a cohesive school community with strong relationships between students, staff and families

• a range of extracurricular activities which contributes to the personal development of every student

• a commitment to enable high quality continuing professional development for you

• a very supportive, highly committed Governing Body.

Salary is L37 - L43 (Group 8 - Inner London) depending on experience. (Further recognition possible for an exceptional candidate).

You are very welcome, and encouraged, to visit the school before applying. If you are unable to visit, it is possible to discuss the vacancy through a phone call. Please email Tony Maggio, HR Manager at TMaggio@thomastallis.org.uk to arrange a visit or call.

This appointment is supported by ASCL’s Leadership Appointment Service. If you would like further information or an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact Theodora Nickson on 07957 171075 or on theodora.nickson@ascl.org.uk.

Closing date for applications is: Monday 22 January 2024, 12noon.

Applicants selected for interview will be informed on Monday 29 January.

Interviews will be held at the school on 6 and 7 February.

Thomas Tallis School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.

All posts within the school are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

Thomas Tallis School has adopted the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education. This means that we try to behave in a principled and correct manner in everything we do. Schools and colleges serve children and young people and help them grow into fulfilled and valued citizens. As role models for the young, how we behave as leaders is as important as what we do. We therefore behave with selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. We demonstrate trust, wisdom, kindness, justice, service, courage and optimism. We are committed to ensuring that our school community practices anti-racist behaviours and has a culture that values equality and diversity.

For more information about our fantastic school visit www.thomastallisschool.com