Staff Vacancies

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

SALARY SCALE:

L17 – L23

£83,236 - £94,939

From SEPTEMBER 2025

Job overview

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work as part of a innovative, forward thinking team, helping to lead an exceptionally successful school and support the growing demands of Alternative Provision offered in Ealing. We are looking for an experienced and highly effective Deputy Headteacher who has energy, drive, enthusiasm and ambition to join our dedicated Senior Leadership Team. Becoming part of the team at EAP will give you the opportunity to make a difference to the education and outcomes of young people in Ealing, and provide you with a vast array of opportunities to pursue your passion for education. We work collaboratively with local and national schools, alongside external agencies and DfE partnerships.

We are looking for:

An inspirational and creative leader, with at least 3 years experience at SLT level (Assistant Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher) in a mainstream school, pupil referral unit or alternative provision
Innovative, aspirational and strategic in their thinking and approach
Has a passion for educating young people and shares our ethos of a child centred approach
Is an outstanding and aspirational classroom practitioner who is able to motivate and inspire others
Offers young people an exceptional learning experience that challenges them, and has a real impact on their progress and life opportunities
Is able to build strong positive relationships with students, staff, parents/carers and outside professionals
Is motivated by supporting the positive wellbeing of others
Has exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and a ‘can-do’ attitude
Can both lead and support our staff to further develop their practice
Is able to positively contribute and further enhance the performance of a high performing school
Has a transformational mindset
Is willing to undertake CPD and training relevant to the post and the development of the organisation
Will become, and advocate for the exemplary ethos and values of EAP in the wider community

We offer:

An inspiring school environment, with a highly skilled and supportive team of staff
A commitment to personal and professional development, with a vast range of CPD opportunities
Opportunities to expand your professional networks through our collaborative approach
A supportive Management Committee who work in partnership with the school community
A package of support for your health and wellbeing (Occupational Health and staff supervision)
Work life balance: No late night parents’ evenings or school events.
Free lunch during school term time
Free on-site parking in a secure, gated site
HCC Cycle to Work scheme

EAP is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

In line with KCSIE 2024 and safer recruitment practices, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

Please be aware that applications via CV only will not be considered.

All candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school or have a telephone conversation with us before applying. Please contact our HR Manager, Claire Duffy, on 0208 991 8570 or hr@eap.ealing.sch.uk to arrange this.

Please see the application pack for guidance notes on how to complete your supporting statement.

Application Deadline: Tuesday 15th April 2025, 12.00pm

Interviews: Friday 25th and Monday 28th April 2025

CHILD PROTECTION, SAFEGUARDING & WELLBEING SUPPORT OFFICER

SALARY SCALE:

Grade 6 – 7 dependant on experience £31,367 – £33,774

LINE MANAGER:

DSL

START DATE: ASAP

Hours: 08:30 – 16:00

35 hours per week x 40 weeks per year (Term time, inset days and one week during the school holidays)

Are you someone resilient and believe that ‘no child should be left behind’?
Does the sound of helping young people daily to become respectful and responsible learners interest you?
Do you have a therapeutic approach and understand the diverse needs of young people?
If yes, we have the perfect role for you!

The Role

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Child Protection, Safeguarding & Wellbeing Support Officer to join EAP in Ealing. The role will support the safeguarding of our students by working closely with the DSLs and wider safeguarding team.

The Provision

EAP is a co-educational Alternative Provision (AP) that provides a bespoke educational offer to students aged 11-16 who have either been permanently excluded, have a diagnosed mental health condition and interim provision for students who have yet to be placed in mainstream or have an EHCP. We also provide home tuition to students aged (4-16) who have a physical medical condition which means they are unable to attend school for a period of time.

Our vision is to deliver high-quality education within a supportive, reflective, and purposeful learning environment. We are committed to consistently meeting the unique needs of our students and their families, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and empowered to grow. Through a therapeutic approach, we aim to inspire better life choices and create clear pathways to a happy, successful future. Our intent is to build positive and trusting relationships with all stakeholders and to re-engage children successfully with their learning. Our values of Respect, Resilience and Responsibility are embedded in all aspects of the work we do providing our students with the tools they need to face the challenges of school life and life in the adult world. We place the individual at the heart of what we offer and EAP prides itself on the bespoke and targeted programmes for students.

Keeping children safe in education 2024

Please note we do not accept CVs, and these will not be shortlisted.

Closing date for applications: Friday 28^th March 2025 @ noon

Interviews to take place the week commencing Monday 31^st March 2025

Application forms to be returned to Claire Duffy, Head of Operations.

via e-mail to hr@eap.ealing.sch.uk