Head of Prep School
Sydenham High School GDST
Lewisham
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 4 February 2019
Job overview
Head of Prep School
Sydenham High School, GDST
Required for September 2019
Sydenham High School GDST is an independent day school in South London offering a first-class education to girls aged 4 to 18 years, with the aim of enriching young minds in a way that will endure a lifetime. The Prep School, located in a spacious and light Edwardian building, is home to over 200 pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
The Prep School’s bespoke CONNECT+ curriculum delivers a variety of rich and varied thematic approaches to learning, and the innovative Flourish and Fly initiative emboldens and challenges the girls to discover their own individual talents beyond the classroom.
Following the appointment of Claire Boyd as Head of Junior School, Wimbledon High School GDST, we are now seeking to appoint a forward-thinking, ambitious and inspiring Head to lead the Prep School into the next exciting phase of its development, and play a pivotal role in delivering the strategic vision for the whole school.
The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) is the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, with 23 schools and two academies throughout England and Wales. Founded in 1872, the GDST now educates 19,000 students and employ 3,500 staff.
Further information on Sydenham High School and the GDST can be found at www.sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net and www.gdst.net
A candidate brief can be downloaded from www.odgers.com/70531
Covering letters, CVs and application forms should be submitted by 17.00 GMT on Monday 4 February 2019.
Sydenham High School and the GDST (Registered Charity No. 306983) are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About Sydenham High School GDST
Sydenham High School is a mainstream, independent, all-through girls' school with sixth form, situated in Lewisham, south-east London. The school caters for over 750 students aged 4-18.
Sydenham High School was founded in 1887 by the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the leading group of independent girls’ schools in the UK. The Senior and Prep Schools have their own grounds located minutes apart and an 8 acre sportsground, used by all pupils, is a 20-minute drive from the school.
Head
Antonia Geldeard
Mission, vision and values
Our purpose
We aim to inspire the future generations of creators, independent thinkers and trailblazers. We open eyes and hearts by educating the whole person: to balance mind, body and soul. Our diversity of academic and enrichment opportunities enables every girl to forge her own path, strive to be her best and excel. We seek to empower every girl to discover and nurture her unique talents whether in the classroom, the laboratory, the library, the studio, the field, the water, the community or beyond.
We believe that educating the whole person leads to happy, confident and courageous children who flourish and make a positive difference to their community.
Our values
Courage and character: With our school motto at the fore, (‘Nyle ye drede’, ‘Fear nothing’), we aim to foster in every girl the strength of character and courage to discover and pursue her own path.
Curiosity for learning: We seek to empower every girl to learn without limits, cultivating an intellectual and creative mindset through an inspiring and joyful approach to education.
Culture of kindness: We focus on developing a happy and respectful community with strong relationships, prioritising every child’s wellbeing and celebrating diversity.
Generosity of spirit: We aspire to be outward looking, giving back, taking on leadership and having a positive impact.
The school motto, Nyle ye Drede, (‘Fear Nothing’), lies at the heart of all Sydenham High does. A Sydenham High education is centred upon the pupil, where academic excellence and pastoral excellence go hand in hand. The school actively encourages pupils to step outside their comfort zones, developing both independence of mind and the courage to take risks. This mentality is fostered throughout the school, allowing every pupil to develop academic enthusiasm, an enquiring mind and the ability and awareness to stand up for what is right.
Sydenham High School emphasises the importance of a broad curriculum complemented by a bespoke co-curricular offering. The school delivers an education that goes beyond the classroom, through a range of additional academic programmes, lunchtime societies, local and international trips and in-school events. These allow pupils to make connections between topics and apply their learning to real life. .
ISI report
“Pupils make rapid progress and achieve excellent results. Pupils develop high levels of self-confidence and the inner strength needed to succeed, as a result of an understanding not to fear failure. Their sense of responsibility to themselves, their school and the wider community is highly developed.”
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