Assistant Head (Sixth Form)

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and talented candidate to play a key role in the strategic development of our growing Sixth Form.  

The Assistant Head (Sixth Form) takes responsibility for the strategic leadership of all aspects of the Sixth Form. This will include managing the Sixth Form team, overseeing their delivery of Sixth Form programmes and taking responsibility for the academic, pastoral and co-curricular progress of Sixth Form students, as well as the overall strategy for student retention and recruitment. 

The successful candidate will enjoy a dynamic and supportive environment where the focus is on high academic standards and personalised pastoral care.  

The Sixth Form enjoys its own area within the school where our ambitious girls are able to discover their own ways of working, supported by an engaged Sixth Form Team. Academic results have increased year on year and support for Progression and Futures (our bespoke UCAS and Careers provision) gives our girls tailored advice and support to ensure they move on to the universities and companies that are right for them.

To be considered for this role, suitable candidates will need successful teaching experience in a range of settings, up to and including A Level, with experience of curriculum leadership and management and experience in pastoral care and student management.

Why Croydon High School?

“Croydon High’s way – and the GDST way – is so exactly representative of an ideal workplace, in my mind. The way Croydon High is concerned for mental and physical wellbeing of pupils AND staff, the way you’re open to change, the way you’re welcoming to everyone from any and all backgrounds, the way you encourage healthy discussions around accountability and how to make progress and improve… Working in this kind of environment is a dream.” - Current Staff member, 2020

Established in 1874, Croydon High School prides itself on its innovative approach and friendly atmosphere. The School is located in Selsdon, south of Croydon, on a beautiful campus. Croydon High is made up of students from a broad and culturally diverse range of backgrounds and the school recognises and hugely values the positive impact this has on all who teach and learn here.

Benefits:

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can 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

How to apply: 

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

We do not require a separate CV document as part of your application.

The closing date for applications is noon, Wednesday 26 October 2022. 

Interviews to be held on Thursday 3 November 2022 and Tuesday 8 November 2022.

The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

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, 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.