Deputy Headteacher (Curriculum)

We are recruiting for a Deputy Headteacher who will lead the curriculum at a time of great momentum and potential.  It is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, experienced, collaborative and driven Senior Team who are passionate about providing the best possible education for all of our girls. The postholder will lead, support, develop and hold accountable the most wonderfully capable and motivated team of Heads of Faculty and Departments – the sky really is the limit!

We are seeking a wise, inspirational and compassionate professional, with a proven track record in leading a team, with the drive to ambitiously and creatively develop our curriculum. A central part of the role is to help lead our aim of striking the best possible balance between academic personal bests, wellbeing and personal development. This role is at the core of school life.

Dr Challoner's High School is a leading selective state grammar school for girls, with a strong academic tradition and an ambitious outlook for the future.  The school has a broad vision for education and is characterised by a highly purposeful pursuit of personal bests with a keen sense of fun bubbling under the surface.  Challoner’s girls are articulate, courteous, sparky, hard-working and achieve highly in all areas.  The school is graded Outstanding by Ofsted and gained the Exceptional Schools Award.  

Within the Challoner’s High community you will experience:

• Exceptional students who consistently attain outstanding results and make teaching an absolute pleasure

• A positive place to work with a strong team ethos, a great sense of community and excellent facilities

• A supportive, driven and highly capable, committed and experienced senior team that keeps things in proportion and is passionate about what our school does for young women

• Excellent opportunities for professional development, including a proactive and highly regarded CPD programme

• London Fringe allowance. Two week October half term.

• Subsidised gym membership; staff discounts at local shops and restaurants in Little Chalfont

The best advert however for working at Dr Challoner’s High School will always be our hugely rewarding students