Assistant Headteacher

We are embarking on an amazing journey at Sherfield School and investing in the development of our sports, drama and science facilities. We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, ambitious and inspirational senior leader with a proven track record of success who will play a key role in our future success. We are restructuring and introducing a new level of leadership to take us to the next level, becoming a first choice day and boarding school.

We are seeking an inspirational Assistant Headteacher to cover the following area:

Pastoral, Welfare and Support.

We are looking for a colleague who wants to make a difference, who has the energy and enthusiasm to contribute to our flourishing school and can help us achieve our vision. The successful candidate will be:

• self-reflective and able to get the best out of others; and
• have a professional outlook and thrives on challenge; and
• be a highly effective teacher and is ambitious for children, and for making a difference; and
• be a skilled communicator, with a proven ability to coach and mentor others from different starting points; and
• have the energy, resilience and determination to succeed; and
• Enjoy being part of a team and working with others. 

In return we offer exceptional working relationships, a raft of opportunities and unparalleled experiences to work across our worldwide schools.

Comprehensive details of this post and an application form are available on our website www.sherfieldschool.co.uk or from our HR department, telephone number 01256 884800.

All candidates are required to complete an application form in full. Please note that applications must be made on the School’s application form and accompanied by a covering letter of no more than 500 words.

To apply, please send your letter and Sherfield application form via post to: Sally Holmes, Sherfield School, Sherfield on Loddon, Hook, and Hampshire, RG27 0HU OR electronically via e-mail: s.holmes@sherfieldschool.co.uk

Closing Date for Applications: midday, Wednesday 11 April 2018

Interviews will be held shortly afterwards.

GEMS Sherfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant pre-employment checks, including checks with past employers.