Head of Lower School
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Head of Lower School
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the country’s leading independent day schools for girls, located on a six acre site in Hammersmith, London. The School’s facilities are excellent, making it an exciting place to learn and work. The students at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] receive unrivalled academic and pastoral support and outstanding examination results are achieved.
Job Details
- Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
- Start Date: April 2025
- Closing Date: 2024-11-20
- Location: Hammersmith, London
- Salary: Commensurate with experience
Role Overview
We currently seek to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced applicant to join us as a Head of Section, in the leadership role of Head of Lower School (Years 7-9), from April 2025. The role has arisen due to the internal promotion of the current postholder to a senior leadership position and is a rare and exciting opportunity for an inspiring leader who is passionate about education and the development of young people. The Head of Lower School coordinates the work of three Deputy Heads of Lower School, each with specific responsibility for the three year groups in the section. The Head of Lower School holds a central role in the delivery and development of the school’s pastoral provision, overseen by our Deputy Head (Pastoral), and in ensuring a close alignment between the academic and pastoral sides of school life. The role offers superb capacity to work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and it is the ideal opportunity for someone looking to join a Senior Leadership Team in the future.
Requirements
- Qualified teacher with experience in a leadership role
- Ability to teach one of the subjects offered by the school
- Strong understanding of pastoral care and child development
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
How to Apply
Fully completed application forms must be returned to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] by noon on the closing date. Please note that applications must be made on the school’s application form. Neither CVs nor late applications will be accepted.
The closing date for this vacancy is noon on Wednesday 20 November 2024. It is anticipated that interviews will take place during the week commencing 25 November 2024.
Safeguarding
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.
Additional Information
Accommodation may be available for new staff in a local six-unit property. The salary will be commensurate with the post and will depend upon qualifications and experience. All staff are expected to contribute to the thriving extra-curricular programme on offer at the School.