Headteacher

Start date: September 2022
Salary: L15 – L21 – £51,314 – £69,509 (Outer London)
Closing date: Monday 7th March 2022 at 9am
Interviews: Monday 21st March 2022

Etz Chaim, opened in September 2011, was the first Jewish Free School, specifically designed to serve the local community of Mill Hill in North London. We are a successful and well-respected school, with high levels of academic achievement. Our school represents a broad spectrum of backgrounds, nurturing and catering for children between the ages of 4-11.

A brilliant opportunity has arisen to lead our talented and hardworking team. After 10 successful years, the founding and current Head teacher is stepping down at the end of this academic year.

In order to lead and inspire the school in its next phase, we are looking for someone with a passion and fierce commitment to providing the very best education for our children.

Etz Chaim is committed to the practice of Modern Orthodox Judaism but we welcome children and staff from all faiths who share and support our ethos. We are proud of our school, open to new and creative ideas and believe in the potential of every child in our care.

We are seeking an ambitious and inspirational leader who has high expectations for all and will:

• Be a great role model and bring a fresh perspective to leading our ambitious school.
• Share and embrace our commitment to the practice of Modern Orthodox Judaism although it is not necessary to be of this faith.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and forge positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, governors and other stakeholders.
• Share our passion and enthusiasm for all pupils: their learning and ability to reach their full potential must be at the heart of all school decisions.
• Maintain and progressively build upon our school’s broad and balanced curriculum with extra-curricular and challenging opportunities for our children.
• Outward facing, able to represent the school’s interests in the wider community and continue to strengthen relationships with a wide variety of external partners.
• Support the wellbeing and continued professional development of staff and pupils.

We celebrate the Jewish values we share, and explore the differences that make each of us unique

What we offer the successful candidate:

• A fully inclusive and welcoming school with children who are enthusiastic about school and relish a child-centred approach to learning.
• A passionate and dedicated staff team who are highly motivated to provide our children with stimulating, challenging and memorable experiences.
• An engaging and approachable Governing Body who are ambitious for our school and want to ensure that Etz Chaim can continue to thrive and offer the best education for all children in our community.
• A positive environment where your career development will be championed.

We welcome applicants of all faiths and job share applicants.

If you think you have what it takes to lead Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School into the future, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To find out more please visit our website and see our latest Ofsted and Pikuach reports.

If you wish to discuss the role please contact Chair of Governors, Marc Meyer at mmeyer@etzchaim-primaryschool.org.uk to arrange a time.

To arrange a visit to the school, please contact Governor, Sam Shaerf at sshaerf@etzchaim-primaryschool.org.uk

Thank you for your interest in Etz Chaim. We look forward to meeting and interviewing motivated candidates interested in taking on this important and exciting new challenge.

To request an application pack, please email leadership.recruitment@hertsforlearning.co.uk Please note late applications will not be accepted.

Important dates to be aware of:

• Closing date: Monday 7th March 2022 at 9:00am
• Shortlisting: Thursday 10th March 2022
• Interviews: Monday 21st March 2022

Etz Chaim Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2021).