Director of Studies

Heath Mount is a leading IAPS day and boarding Preparatory School with over 480 pupils aged 3 to 13. Established in 1817, our School is a vibrant and forward-thinking co-educational environment, valuing traditions of the past whilst embracing the very best of modern education. Heath Mount is located within the beautiful Woodhall Estate in Hertfordshire. 

DIRECTOR OF STUDIES 

Due to an extremely well-deserved promotion for the current post-holder, we are currently recruiting for an exceptional Director of Studies. 

The Director of Studies sits at the heart of our School and plays a pivotal role in the Senior Management Team, reporting directly to the Headmaster and working closely with Heads of Years (Nursery – Year 8) and Heads of Department. 

The Director of Studies is responsible for formulating, delivering, evaluating and monitoring the curriculum for our pupils. Heath Mount prides itself on offering one of the broadest curriculums in the sector whilst maintaining extremely high academic standards for each individual pupil. The post holder will also be responsible for the reporting, recording and assessment practices of the School. 

First and foremost, you will need to be a people person; someone who is adept at managing themselves and others. We are looking for someone who can connect and collaborate with colleagues, pupils and parents. You will have strong organisational skills and be able to motivate people under tight deadlines or occasionally challenging circumstances. Our school has many moving parts and you must be comfortable adapting to work with these different elements. 

About you

• You will be an outstanding teacher, leading by example and sharing good practice with colleagues to promote high standards in the delivery of  the curriculum
• You will be proactive and interested in keeping the school up-to-date with the latest educational developments
• You will have a strong awareness of developments in the state and independent sectors and be able to adapt your inspection knowledge to fulfil the demands of the Independent School Standards Regulations
• You will promote cohesion and collaboration across Pre-Prep and Prep Departments
• You will be an outstanding team player: someone who genuinely enjoys working with and learning from others
• You will be comfortable using your leadership experience for the benefit of others

What we offer

• Excellent salary package for the right candidate
• Staff lunches prepared by our award-winning catering team
• 17 weeks’ holiday per year
• Free parking
• Use of school swimming pool and gym

The post will be available from January 2019, but we are prepared to wait for the right candidate.  

Further details and an Application Form can be downloaded from www.heathmount.org, or call 01920 830230  

Please complete the application form and return to HR@heathmount.org 

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 10th October 2018 with interviews commencing the week beginning Monday 15th October 2018.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children and young persons for whom he/she is responsible or with whom he/she comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s safeguarding policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, he/she must report any concerns to the School’s DSP or to the Headmaster.