Director of Innovation

About this Role

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding individual to lead innovation across two of the country’s most successful and dynamic schools. Habs Girls and Habs Boys Schools are committed to leading pedagogical innovation in the coming decades and are seeking an exceptional individual to lead and coordinate this exciting work. Forming a major part of the 2030 Habs Elstree Joint Strategy, the ‘Haberdashers’ Elstree Innovation Centre’ will be a new hub where we develop ambitious, imaginative and relevant research-informed projects to promote outstanding teaching and learning both within the Elstree schools and to connect to other schools and higher education institutions nationally and around the world.

The Director of Innovation will report to the Executive Principal and be a member of the newly formed, energetic and supportive Executive Committee which is responsible for the strategic leadership of these two highly regarded Schools.

Applicants should be a good honours graduate of a leading university, have experience of leading and managing successfully, ideally in a school environment and be willing to be fully involved in all aspects of the schools’ busy life. A track record of outstanding teaching is essential, but no specific specialist subject is sought. A willingness to contribute to the schools’ extensive co-curricular programme is also required.

Start date:

We are committed to recruiting the highest calibre candidate, with a start date of September 2023 or January 2024. However, applications from candidates who may have longer notice to serve are encouraged to apply.

How to apply: You can find further details on our website (www.habsboys.org.uk) or by emailing our human resources department: staffvacancies@habsboys.org.uk

Closing date: 8am, Thursday 8 June 2023.

We intend to hold first round virtual interviews for this post on Tuesday 13 June 2023.

Final round interviews are expected be held Monday 19 June 2023.

Haberdashers’ Elstree Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS record check.