Deputy Head
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St Christopher's School
London NW3 5AE
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 20 March 2018
Job overview
Deputy Head
Full time, permanent
Required from September 2018
St Christopher’s School seeks to appoint a talented, creative and inspiring Deputy Head to take up appointment in September 2018.
The School
St Christopher’s is a lively, creative, friendly and innovative girls’ day school (IAPS 4-11) in Hampstead, with a focus on providing an outstanding learning environment underpinned by an extensive programme of sports, music, art and drama. There are approximately 240 pupils with selective entry into Reception and Year 1. The school is oversubscribed and girls continue their education at 11+ to some of the top schools in London and around the country.
We believe that children should experience a superb education that allows them to be challenged yet have fun, confident as an individual yet understand their role in a team. We are committed to developing curiosity, flexible thinking, resilience, initiative, perseverance and respect. If this educational ethos appeals, please apply to join our team at St Christopher’s.
Terms & Conditions
A competitive salary package is offered at St Christopher’s.
The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Data and Barring Service (DBS) check and medical fitness declaration.
The appointment is subject to at least two satisfactory references, clearance from the DBS, verification of identity and qualifications, evidence of the right to work in the UK, DfE prohibition checks and satisfactory medical fitness. If a candidate has lived or worked abroad for a period of 3 months or more during the past 10 years s/he will also need to provide appropriate paperwork, such as a police certificate of good conduct, from the countries lived in.
Closing Date: Tuesday 20 March 2018, by 12 noon
Interviews: 21 March 2018
Application Pack:
- Application form
- Job description and person specification
- Equal opportunities form
- The school’s Prospectus
- The school’s Child Protection Policy
- The school’s Staff Code of Conduct
Application Process:
- Please complete the enclosed application form; CVs will not be accepted
- Ensure you address the criteria outlined in the person specification when writing your personal supporting statement
- References will be sought for shortlisted candidates prior to appointment
- A tour of the school will be incorporated in the interview day
- All applications will be acknowledged by email.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children within our care at all times.
The School is an equal opportunities employer.
Further details of the school are available at www.stchristophers.london
Completed applications should be sent by email to: HeadsPA@stchristophers.london
Should you have any queries on the application process, please contact: Emma Ghosh, Bursar on 020 7435 6901 or email bursar@stchristophers.london
Attached documents
About St Christopher's School
St Christopher’s School is a non-denominational, independent day school for girls aged 4-11. It is located in Hampstead, North London, and has about 245 pupils.
The primary school was founded in 1883, with the earliest written records appearing in 1889 of a small class begun by an enthusiastic educationalist in her father's drawing room. This small establishment grew into a preparatory school known as the Hampstead Kindergarten and School.
Now known as St Christopher’s, the school changed from private ownership to a charitable educational trust in 1972. The trustees form the school’s board of governors.
Head
Ms Sandrine Paillasse
Values and vision
St Christopher’s School was established on the principle that the creative arts are just as important to a pupil’s education as the study of more academic subjects. This philosophy continues to steer the work of the primary school.
St Christopher’s encourages independent learning by striving to develop a stimulating, child-centred environment where pupils are inspired and challenged. It encourages the values of trust, mutual respect, friendship and tolerance, and cultivates an environment in which pupils can grow into self-confident and responsible young people, ready to embrace the challenges of secondary education.
ISI report
“Pupils are extremely well educated. A rich, child-centred environment has been created in which pupils from an early age develop a true joy in learning in both academic and creative subjects. The school amply fulfils its aim to achieve high academic standards by inspiring, enthusing and challenging its pupils and encouraging independent learning.”
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