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CUMBERLAND SCHOOL

Sports and Applied Learning College

‘Aspire to Achieve’

Oban Close, London, E13 8SJ

Headteacher: J. Bradshaw

Group 6 Age Range: 11-16

1350 pupils on roll

Mixed Comprehensive

“The school provides a very high level of care, advice and guidance for groups of students and for individuals. The ethos of inclusion permeates the school and every member of the community is valued”

(OfSTED 2010)

Assistant Headteacher

x2 posts

Salary Scale: L17 – 21

Required for September 2012

Due to the retirement of the current post holders, we are looking to appoint two outstanding leaders to join the Leadership Team of this successful, dynamic and over-subscribed school.

You will already be a middle or senior leader and ready to take on the challenge of a more senior leadership role in a larger school. Exact job descriptions will be agreed with the successful candidates however the focus for the posts will be to support:

• Pupil Achievement and Wellbeing; or

• Teaching, Learning and Professional Development

Both posts will have curriculum and line management responsibility. You will also take on other leadership roles and whole school responsibilities that will be negotiated with you.

Our state of the art contemporary building is designed to maximise pupil achievement through the creation of a stimulating, attractive and welcoming environment. Cumberland School is in the heart of London’s East End with inspirational, multicultural and diverse pupils. Making a difference to pupils’ life chances is what Cumberland is about. We are committed to teachers’ professional development and can offer excellent support and guidance. All classrooms are equipped with an interactive whiteboard and all teachers are issued with a laptop computer.

All staff at Cumberland School are committed to putting the pupils first, ensuring that they can achieve examination success and the necessary skills to be successful and happy.

The school’s GCSE results in 2011 were the best in the school’s history and a 21% increase since 2009. Further improvement is expected in 2012.

If you believe you have the skills, commitment and enthusiasm to help us ‘make a difference’ we would love to hear from you.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date: Monday 20 February 2012

Interviews to take place week commencing 27 February 2012

For further details and an application form please telephone or e-mail the Headteacher.

Tel: 0207 474 0231

e-mail:

Application packs are also available to download from the school’s website.www.cumberland.org.uk