SOUTH HAMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL
Location
Hampstead, Greater London | United Kingdom
Job description
South Hampstead Junior School is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic teacher to assist with the delivery of the academic vision and direction of our Junior School, as Deputy Head, Academic.
Working closely with the Head of the Junior School and other members of our Senior Leadership Team, you will assume overall responsibility for developing an inspiring and innovative curriculum. You will have key input into the Junior School Development Plan, including learning, pupil progress, teaching and assessment. You will also line manage teaching staff and will assume a 25% teaching load.
We are looking for a well-qualified teacher with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills. You will be capable of working effectively as a member of a leadership team, can inspire others and lead by example to support the Junior School's vision. A proven track record of excellent classroom practice is essential. Substantial and successful experience of curriculum leadership and management is desirable, but not essential.
About the Junior School
South Hampstead Junior School is a happy community of pupils, parents and staff, working together to provide an environment in which girls’ strengths are allowed to flourish. The girls achieve the highest academic standards at age 11 and almost all go on to the Senior School, one of London’s most popular and successful selective, independent girls’ schools.
Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London’s cultural life close at hand, the School is very well served by public transport and excellent local amenities.
The School is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as:
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Closing date is Monday 18th March 2024 at 9am.
Interview date will be Friday 22nd March or Monday 25th March 2024.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted. We recommend that applications are submitted early in order to avoid disappointment. The School may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes.
All adults working at South Hampstead High School are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the safeguarding of its pupils. The school will conduct a rigorous recruitment process to identify candidates suitable for working with children and young people.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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