Head of Junior School
Northampton High School
Northamptonshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 29 September 2021
Job overview
Northampton High School is an independent day school of some 600 girls aged from 2 to 18 years. Understanding every pupil’s needs and passions is central to the School’s ethos. Ensuring pupils reach their potential drives the holistic approach, with academic enquiry and the development of self-confidence core to the School’s values. Following on from the success of Chris Bailey, a much loved and inspirational Head, the School now seeks a dynamic and ambitious successor to continue to lead the Nursery and Junior School through the next exciting phases of their development.
As Head of Junior School, you will lead highly skilled, dedicated teachers as part of the School’s Senior Leadership Team whilst also enjoying the significant benefits of working as part of the Girls’ Day School Trust.
The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) is the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, with 23 schools and two academies throughout England and Wales. Founded in 1872, the GDST now educates 19,000 students and employs 3,500 staff.
Further information on Northampton High School and the GDST can be found at www.northamptonhigh.co.uk and www.gdst.net.
A candidate brief can be downloaded from www.odgers.com/83588
Covering letters, CVs and application forms should be submitted by Wednesday 29 September 2021.
Northampton High School and the GDST (Registered Charity No. 306983) are 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.
About Northampton High School
- Northampton High School
- Newport Pagnell Road, Hardingstone, Northampton
- Northamptonshire
- NN4 6UU
- United Kingdom
Northampton High School is an independent, selective girls’ day school for pupil aged two to 18. It is part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), a registered charity and proprietor of 25 independent schools, and has approximately 500 pupils. It is located in Hardingstone, Northampton. Before moving to its current, purpose-built location set over 27 acres, it was based in Derngate, in Northampton town centre.
Headmistress
Dr May Lee
Values and vision
At Northampton High School, we believe in a complete education that’s made for girls and young women. Everything about our school is carefully considered from our purpose-built site to our inspirational teachers and our first-class pastoral care.
Our school is bursting with spirited students who we encourage to learn without limits.
We’re not here to pigeonhole or conform to stereotypes. Instead, we encourage our girls to be curious and independent, resilient and brave; to lead and be individuals whilst recognising the value of collaboration and teamwork.
In doing so, we turn “can we?” into “we can!”, unleashing the potential in a generation of girls and young women who can go on and define a future on their own terms.
ISI report
“The quality of the pupils’ achievements and their learning, attitudes and basic skills is excellent. The school is successful in meeting its aim to enable girls to achieve their academic, creative and athletic potential."
“Pupils show high levels of knowledge, understanding and skills; they are able to develop their talents and to achieve success both as individuals and in teams...Pastoral care is outstanding, with effective measures in place to ensure that girls are well supported, securely safeguarded and encouraged to embrace opportunities”
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