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Welcome from the Headteacher

Dear Colleague,

At Nower Hill High School, our vision is Creating choice and possibilities for all. We are an ambitious, inclusive and vibrant community where education empowers young people with the knowledge, skills and character to take control of their future. Our work is guided by our shared values of ambition, commitment, creativity, equity and kindness.  

Thank you very much for showing an interest in starting or furthering your career at Nower Hill High School. We very much hope that what you read in this booklet inspires you to want to apply for the position, and that it helps you to begin to get a flavour of our brilliant school.  We would love to meet you and explore the prospect of you joining us.

We are based in North West London between North Harrow underground station and Pinner underground station (both on the Metropolitan line).  Please use the journey planner link below to see how to get to our school.  Our postcode is HA5 5RP.

https://tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/

There are many benefits to working at Nower Hill High School. As a community rooted in ambition, commitment, creativity, equity and kindness, we offer:

• A dynamic place to work

• A supportive environment encouraging your creativity, personal development and leadership skills.

• A diverse, ambitious and inspirational student body

• A highly skilled, professional and inspirational staff

• A programme of staff social events

• Friendly and sociable staff.

• An aspirational community of local families

• A comfortable and well-resourced working environment

• Substantial support staff structure enabling teachers to teach and students to learn

• Excellent in-school career advancement opportunities

• Comprehensive Professional Development and training opportunities

• Free fitness suite membership

• Staff well-being service (Employee Assistance Programme for both you and your immediate family) and a                               dedicated member of the Senior Team for staff well-being

• Medical suite staffed by a qualified nursing sister and welfare assistant

• Free annual flu vaccinations

• Excellent student support systems which promote excellent behaviour

• A supportive Senior Leadership Team

• Competitive Outer London pay scales

• Excellent holidays

• Longer October half term break with an additional 2 days holiday

• 3 extra days without students at key points during the year to support staff to complete the academic year

• Long service award (£400 tax free payment)

• Bike to work scheme

• Generous leave of absence policy

• Generous pension scheme

• Priority admission for children of staff (after 2 years’ service, unless a skills shortage area)

• A supportive Governing Board

• A thriving extra-curricular activities and trips programme

• On site catering facilities

• Excellent public transport links (National Rail, London Underground and TfL bus routes)

• Local shops within walking distance

• An Ofsted rating of ‘Outstanding’ in all categories (Nov 2023)

• Well above average progress scores at both GCSE and A Level

• The opportunity to teach across all Key Stages (3 to 5)

• Over 1600 applications each year for a school place in Year 7

• A financially secure, well-resourced school

• Summer Induction days for all teaching staff before starting work

• High potential for career progression

Nower Hill is a very happy yet highly ambitious school. We are committed to ensuring that every student achieves their potential and experiences a rich and broad education that creates genuine choice and possibilities for all. We want students to leave us not only with excellent outcomes, but as articulate, confident and kind young people, ready to contribute meaningfully to the world.

We are a school with a growth mindset, rooted in the belief that every child can succeed at the highest level. This reflects our value of ambition, alongside our commitment to equity, ensuring that all students are supported and challenged appropriately so that they can thrive. We value and celebrate success in all its forms, and we expect the highest standards of behaviour, effort and character, guided by our value of kindness.

Our staff are highly skilled, professional and deeply committed to our community. Visitors consistently comment on the warmth and welcome they experience, which reflects our motto, ’Service Not Self’. We are proud of our strong team spirit and collaborative culture, where colleagues support one another to grow and succeed.

Here is what some of our recently appointed staff have to say about working at Nower Hill:

Anthony, Deputy Headteacher, Achievement and Evaluation

“Nower Hill is a fantastic place to work. Despite the school’s size, there is a strong sense of community amongst staff and students and these supportive relationships helped me to settle into a new role and a new school surprisingly quickly. The school’s systems and clear communication ensure that there is a calm and consistent approach to all aspects of the school day and this really helps you to use your time effectively. It has been a privilege to join such a high performing, supportive and passionate Senior Leadership Team. As a result of their leadership, there is a real culture of developing staff, and this is clear from the wealth of high quality CPD available each week and the frequent opportunities for staff to take on additional responsibilities. Staff views are also genuinely valued; from the regular staff questionnaires to the opportunities to feed back to your subject area or Year team, and this is reflective of the school’s commitment to self-evaluation and improvement that permeates all that it does.”

Lucy, Assistant Headteacher, Inclusion and SENDCO

When I found out, as a PGCE student, that my second school placement was Nower Hill High School, after diligently studying the school website, I was beyond excited to get started! In my first few days of being at Nower Hill, I quickly realised what a truly fantastic environment it was to work in. The staff and students alike took tremendous pride in their school and I was in awe of how collaboratively Nower Hill worked with families; there really was a true community feel. Needless to say, when a job opportunity arose I jumped at the chance and have never looked back.  I have had numerous roles here at Nower Hill and being promoted to the Senior Leadership Team recently was a real privilege. I feel proud to work in a truly inclusive school which is always striving for the best for its students. The personalised support and extensive CPD offered have assisted me to progress throughout my time at Nower Hill and I would, without hesitation recommend Nower Hill as a wonderful place to work.

Sarub, Teacher of English

Returning to Nower Hill High School as a fully qualified English teacher was an easy decision. I was previously here as a student between 2011 and 2017 and instantly wanted to come back upon graduating. I thoroughly enjoyed being in the school environment; during my student years I was a Senior Prefect, Head Prefect and Head of House. I am now an English teacher and returned in September 2023. However, I previously came back to the school in 2021 and gained experience for a year as a Graduate Intern, showing that I was desperate to return! The values of Nower Hill High School were always at a high standard and those expectations continue twelve years later. I am extremely proud to represent this school, previously as a student and now as a member of staff, aiming to have a positive impact on the current cohort of students.

Sapna, Teacher of Science

Growing up in the borough and being aware of Nower Hill's reputation, I jumped at the opportunity to apply to teach in this fantastic school when a vacancy arose. During the interview I felt my experiences were valued and together with the warm welcome I received, I was assured that Nower Hill would be a great place to work. I joined Nower Hill as an Early Career Teacher (ECT), and throughout my first year I received support from various staff members which instilled in me the confidence to create a positive learning environment that aligned with the school's and my own values. At Nower Hill, numerous opportunities for continuous development are available. The students at Nower Hill are at the heart of all that we do and are inquisitive, enthusiastic and motivated, which makes teaching them an absolute delight.

Ceri, Administrative Assistant

I heard about the vacancy within the support staff at Nower Hill through two good friends who work here. From the start I found it a well organised, professional, lively and very positive place to work. Staff are really hard working, committed and kind, and I felt welcome and supported from my first day. They are also passionate, and genuinely care about their role in helping to develop both the academics as well as the characters of every individual student. It’s a daily pleasure to play a part in that. Standards are maintained at a very high level and everyone is proud to attend a school with ambition and vision for the future. My role is active and varied, it has been fascinating to see how a school works from the inside.

 

Connor, Teacher of History

Having completed a placement at Nower Hill during my PGCE year, I jumped at the opportunity to return to such a welcoming school when a vacancy arose in the History department. As someone early in their career, it was reassuring to undergo such a thorough induction programme which meant I could start work feeling confident and settled. Colleagues across the school are so friendly and supportive; their warmth and care for their students has undoubtedly influenced my identity as a teacher. Our students are wonderful young people who take great pride in their school and what it has to offer them. Through our excellent CPD programme, I have undertaken a range of development opportunities tailored to my interests. Moreover, because my prior experiences from outside of teaching have been valued and recognised, I have already been able to progress my career by taking on posts of additional responsibility. Nower Hill truly is a wonderful community, and one which I am very proud to be a part of. 

Maarya, Teacher of PRE / Head of Year 10

Being Head of Year at Nower Hill is incredibly special, and I truly wake up every day feeling grateful to work alongside such amazing students and a brilliant team.

My journey at Nower Hill began when I was completing my PGCE, and it was my second placement school. I was then fortunate enough to have the opportunity to stay on as a PRE teacher, complete my ECT training, and, as they say, the rest is history!I feel incredibly proud to work in a school where there is a genuine sense of community, where positive change is possible, and where collaboration with families is at the heart of what we do. Our new school values have strengthened this sense of community even further, providing a clear foundation for how we support, challenge and inspire our students.

Our values are embedded in our daily practice and reflected in the relationships we build, the expectations we set and the choices we make. As a Head of Year, I have the privilege of seeing these values come to life every day – through the way students support one another, the way staff work collaboratively and the way we encourage our young people to take responsibility for their learning, behaviour and future. Nower Hill is a school that helps staff and students thrive, to help them become the best version of themselves and I am fortunate to work in such a positive environment and be the best possible Head of Year for my students

Amira, Graduate Intern – Teaching Assistant (Inclusion)

Working in the Inclusion team at Nower Hill High School so far has been an invaluable experience. From building relationships with students to opportunities for further career development, such as weekly professional development, this role has already encouraged progress in many areas for me. The perspective from the back of the classroom is a necessary one, as you are able to see the students in a different light, and help in a candid, personable way. Watching the students grow and thrive is the most rewarding aspect of this job, alongside working with the incredible Inclusion team. Everybody feels welcome and heard, and this team feels more like a real community for me every single day.

There are many opportunities for continuous development at NHHS, with the Wednesday professional learning sessions each week providing specific, targeted and practical advice which can be used in many elements of my teaching practice. The pupils at NHHS love to learn and are full of character, enthusiasm and motivation which further makes it an amazing place to work.

I hope that you like what you read about Nower Hill and if you, like us, have a deep commitment to inclusive, comprehensive education and endless ambition for children, then I do hope we will be hearing from you.

Best wishes

Jo Skelhorne

Headteacher