Assistant Head (Academic)

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced academic practitioner and leader to play a pivotal role as Assistant Head (Academic) at South Hampstead High School; the 2022 Independent Girls’ School of the Year.

You will make a significant contribution to the school’s strategy, working with members of the Senior Leadership Team as appropriate to establish and execute the academic strategy and initiatives, as well as support the day-to-day delivery of excellent education in Years 7 to 13.

As a senior member of staff, you will also be expected to act as a source of advice and support and will be responsible for leading and supporting the work of other members of the academic team, working closely with the Deputy Head (Academic) in doing so.

You will need excellent leadership and management skills and will have the ability to command respect as a first-rate classroom teacher. In order to lead by example, you will therefore possess excellent professional knowledge and understanding and possess a positive attitude and approach to change and development.

About the School

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 there are excellent local amenities nearby.

The School is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as: 

• Competitive salaries and pay progression 
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities 
• Training grants for qualifications 
• Generous pension schemes 
• Free life assurance benefit 
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans 
• A Cycle to Work scheme 
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment 
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is Monday 5th December 2022 at 9am.

The interview date is Tuesday 13th December 2022.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position and recommend that applications are submitted early.

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 safeguarding its pupils. The school will conduct a rigorous recruitment process to identify candidates suitable to work 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.