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Closing date: 9am, Monday 19^th January 2026 

Start date: June 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 26 January 2026

Hatch End High School is a warm, happy and academically successful school in Harrow with a large and highly successful 6^th Form. We are proud of being a high performing, inclusive community school which welcomes all cultures, faiths and beliefs. We know that the high expectations, outstanding teaching and creative dedication of staff combined with the enthusiasm, discipline and ambition of students is what makes Hatch End a fantastic place to study, develop and excel. We have an uncompromising and relentless focus on the quality of teaching and learning and on professional development so we can fulfil our vision to enable all young people to make exceptional progress and achieve outstanding outcomes, so they are able to live fulfilling and successful lives.  Our school ethos, WE CARE: Co-operation, Ambition, Respect, Empathy, underpins everything we do. 

 

Hatch End 6^th Form is a large and successful 6^th Form with A-level results in the top 10% schools for progress year on year. Applied General results are also strong with top 25% progress and we offer BTECs and the new AAQs. The current Head of 6^th Form is retiring after 20 years and his legacy is a very well established and effective 6^th Form which provides excellent pastoral care, delivers academic excellence and is inclusive. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and highly effective leader to join a dynamic, experienced and collaborative leadership team who work tirelessly to improve the outcomes and life chances of our young people. The successful candidate will lead the 6^th Form and Careers Teams consisting of Heads of Y12 & 13, Assistant Head of Year, 6^th Form administrator, Careers Advisor & Careers Co-ordinator. Line management of a department and others will form an essential part of this role.

 

The successful applicant will:

• be an outstanding classroom teacher with a proven and demonstrable track record of success at A Level or other Level 3;
• have sustained and substantial middle leadership experience within teaching and learning or preferably some senior leadership experience;
• have a good understanding of current educational developments and educational data relating to the 6th Form;
• have the highest expectations of students;
• have energy, stamina and a sense of humour.

Continuing professional development for all staff is at the core of everything we do, and you would be joining an organisation which offers many training opportunities, clear staff development and a supportive and experienced senior team.

Our school ethos: We CARE Co-operation, Ambition, Respect, Empathy

 

We will:

• be ambitious and always expect the highest standards from students and staff;
• provide a creative and stimulating teaching and learning environment in which each and every student feels safe and secure to express themselves and fulfil their optimum potential;
• deliver a broad and exciting curriculum which stretches all our students and enables them to achieve, develop and extend their life skills;
• create a calm and disciplined environment in which positive relationships flourish;
• work in co-operation and partnership with our families and wider community in a common endeavour to deliver excellence;
• develop out students’ appreciation and respect for others as well as for themselves;
• reflect regularly on our school’s strengths and areas for development in order to continue to thrive.

 

Why work at Hatch End High School?

• In joining Hatch End High School you can expect to work in an environment where teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do; and where all staff work as a community to support our students to fulfil their potential.
• The school has a comprehensive professional development programme tailored to individual needs, from ECT to middle and senior leadership; new staff are supported and guided by highly skilled and experienced colleagues, and by partners in external organisations.
• Staff have a wide range of opportunities to collaborate and develop their career within the Harrow Collegiate Alliance and the Teach West London Training Hub.
• Staff are afforded many benefits and rewards such as a staff wellbeing programme including free Pilates classes, eye tests and the Cycle to Work Scheme. 
• We have excellent transport links with central London, Hertfordshire, Brent and Barnet.

 

How to apply

Please complete and return the attached application form by 9am, Monday 19 January 2026 to hr@hatchend.harrow.sch.uk

As this is a senior leadership position, candidates are very welcome to visit the school in advance of application.

Please note that it may not be possible to inform candidates if they have not been successful for interview in anticipation of a high response to this vacancy

Hatch High School is an equal opportunities employer.  This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts working in schools are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and two written references including one from your current/previous headteacher.