Deputy Head of House

About the role

Deputy Head of House

Dates: Apply by Monday 1st July 2024  

Location: Rickmansworth

Contract type: Full Time

Contract term: Permanent

Salary: Starting salary £25,348

Start Date: September 2024

The Reach Free School is looking to appoint a talented, supportive and adaptable individual to take on the role of Deputy Head of House. The role has many aspects including:

• Providing administrative and pastoral support to the Head of House 

• Working with pupils and a variety of stakeholders 

• Providing classroom support for disadvantaged pupils and/ or special educational needs and disabilities

• Offering extra-curricular activities as part of our integrated programme

 The role would suit a candidate with experience of working in a supportive role in a school environment, or a graduate seeking experience of such an environment prior to embarking on a programme to gain qualified teacher status.

In return we will offer you:

• A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards

• Opportunities to develop a broad range of skills in a vibrant and evolving environment

• A network of outstanding practitioners to collaborate with and learn from, both in school and across the Watford Partnership for Teacher Training

• A comprehensive professional development programme

• Opportunities to progress to a career in teaching via the Schools Direct programme, where viable

• A BUPA cash plan to contribute to medical care

The Reach Free School is a successful secondary school which celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2023. The over-subscribed school is a popular choice for local families. The school has excellent modern facilities built in 2018 right in the heart of the community that it serves. If the challenges of working in a local secondary school appeal to you, then we would like to hear from you.

Further information is available from our website: www.thereachfreeschool.co.uk

Potential candidates are encouraged to contact The Reach Free School with any questions on 01923 711517 or via email to Mrs K McKay, HR Officer  at kmckay@reachfree.co.uk 

Closing date for applications: Monday 1st July 2024

Interviews to take place: July 2024

The Reach Free School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff to share this commitment. In accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. The successful applicant must obtain DBS clearance at enhanced level. The school will also carry out a prohibition from teaching check, as well as in-depth online checks. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of your employment.