SARAH BONNELL SCHOOL
Deanery Road
London E15 4LP
Tel: 020 8534 6791
Email: info@sarahbonnell.net
Web: www.sarahbonnellonline.co.uk
Information for applicants
ASSISTANT
HEADTEACHER
How to apply
Thank you for your interest in Sarah Bonnell School.
I hope that you find the enclosed information helpful. However, if you would like
further information regarding the school please visit our website:
www.sarabonnellonline.co.uk
If you would like to arrange an informal visit please telephone Zainab Nahaboo, SLT
PA on 02085346791 ext 202 or email her at zainab.nahaboo@sarahbonnell.net
Your application needs to include a supporting statement that specifically addresses
the person specification and job description. This will be used along with your
application form to shortlist candidates. If you wish to be considered for more than
one of the AHT posts advertised, please can you indicate this in your supporting
statement, stating clearly which post you are applying for. Application forms are
available on the TES HireWire website which can also be accessed via the school’s
website.
The closing date for applications is midday Thursday 29th January 2015.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th February 2015.
I look forward to receiving your application.
If you have any questions regarding this post please do contact me for more
information at sarah.jacobs@sarahbonnell.net.
Sarah Jacobs
Headteacher
The Leadership Structure at Sarah Bonnell
The Senior Leadership Structure of the school is currently as follows:
Headteacher
Deputy
Headteacher
Assistant
Headteacher
Assistant
Headteacher
Deputy
Headteacher
Assistant
Headteacher
School Business
Leader
Assistant
Headteacher
Assistant
Headteacher
We are seeking to appoint three new Assistant Headteachers into this structure to
join the existing team of:
Headteacher, two Deputy Headteachers, School Business Leader, two Assistant
Headteachers, two Associate Assistant Headteachers.
Alongside the Senior Leadership Team, we have a very strong and effective group of
Middle Leaders.
The AHT job description include the generic responsibilities of the role as well as the
specific responsibilities attached to each post. This is an exciting time to join the
school as we are at a pivotal point on our journey to outstanding.
It will offer successful candidates the opportunity to play a key role in this journey
and further develop the aspirational ethos our school motto “Be Proud. Aim High.
Work Hard. Be Nice. No Excuses”.
General Information for Applicants
The School
Sarah Bonnell School is an 11-16 school for girls with 1200 students on roll and is
situated in the centre of Stratford in the London Borough of Newham. Newham has
one of the highest rates of deprivation in the country and is a diverse community with
a large percentage of its population under the age of 25. Over 50% of our students
are eligible for Pupil Premium Grant.
The school was founded in 1769 and is one of the oldest schools for girls in the
country: we are very proud of our history. Our vision is to provide outstanding
opportunities for all students which ensure they are well equipped to meet the
challenges of education, work and life in an ever-changing world.
Our students are confident, articulate and aspirational; Student Leadership is a
strength in the school.
We are an inclusive school with an atmosphere of mutual respect. We have the
highest expectations in all that we do, and value and celebrate the achievement of all
students in many areas of school life. We celebrate our diversity and the rich cultural
background of our community.
We have recently gained specialism quality mark from SSAT in World Languages
and Expressive Arts.
Sarah Bonnell has a caring and supportive ethos and is committed to maintaining
and developing the existing partnerships with parents/carers and the community,
which are essential to the success of our students. We have a very active and
supportive Governing Body who play a crucial role in monitoring and challenging our
work.
We have been on a rapid improvement trajectory which has been sustained over the
last 3 years and which has seen our Value Added rise from 1007 to 1030 in 2014.
This has been a result of a constant drive on Teaching and Learning to ensure the
best possible outcomes for our students. As a school we use the SSAT TEEP
(Teacher Effectiveness Enhancement Programme) model as a framework for
Teaching and Learning.
We are fortunate to have professional and dedicated teaching and support staff
teams at Sarah Bonnell who work hard to improve the life chances of our young
people and ensure that the school continues to be a successful school.