Head of Key Stage 2

Are you a dynamic and creative teacher wanting to work in an enjoyable and vibrant workplace where pupils are highly motivated and behaviour is excellent? Are you already a middle leader or maybe looking for a role with greater responsibility?

We are looking for a dynamic Head of Key Stage 2 with a passion for girls’ education and the ability to inspire those around you. The successful candidate will be a dedicated team player with an enthusiastic ‘can do’ approach and be eager to go the extra mile to ensure the girls achieve their academic and personal potential in an environment that is both challenging and supportive. 

This role is not suitable for NQTs.

About Oxford High School

Oxford High School is Oxford’s oldest girls’ school and a leading independent day school based in the heart of Oxford for girls aged 4 to 18 years. From Reception pupils through to Year 6 there is a sense of pride at being part of the Oxford High community, which received the highest possible rating from ISI in January 2016. The Junior School provides a broad and inspiring education, which aims to ignite a passion for learning both within and beyond the classroom.

Working at Oxford High gives you plenty of opportunities to get involved in school life beyond the curriculum and because we believe that adults should be learners too, we are committed to investing in your personal development through training and learning initiatives.

The School is part of the Girls’ day School Trust, the leading and largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK. We can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Childcare vouchers, interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

To find out more about this vacancy please visit our website for a job pack and application form by clicking the apply button. 

The closing date for this position is 12 noon on Friday 16th March 2018. 

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 20th or Wednesday 21st March 2018.

Oxford High School and the GDST (Charity No 306983) are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applications must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau.