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Head of Middle School

Head of Middle School

The Godolphin and Latymer School

Hammersmith, London

  • Expired
Salary:
Commensurate with the post and dependent on qualifications and experience
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1 September 2019
Apply by:
7 January 2019

Job overview

Head of Middle School (Years 10-11)

Permanent and full time

For 1 September 2019

The Godolphin and Latymer School is one of the country’s leading independent day schools for girls, located on a six acre site in Hammersmith, London.  Our facilities are excellent and the girls are bright, talented, motivated and enthusiastic.  The school prides itself on the outstanding pastoral provision offered to each girl throughout her school career.  High academic performance is combined with very strong emphasis on nurturing the individual.  We achieve this as a result of the academic and pastoral sides of the school working together very successfully.

This collaboration is a hallmark of the supportive and encouraging learning environment for which Godolphin and Latymer is known.  The girls flourish under our care and are excellent achievers.  Due to retirement, a rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced applicant to join us as a Head of Section, in the role of Head of Middle School (Years 10 and 11), from the start of the next academic year.

The Head of Middle School coordinates the work of two Deputy Heads of Middle School, each with specific responsibility for the two year groups in the section.  The Head of Middle School plays an essential role in the wider pastoral structure overseen by our Senior Deputy Head (Pastoral).

We will require the successful candidate to teach one of the subjects which we currently offer, on a reduced timetable.

The salary will be commensurate with the post and will depend upon qualifications and experience.

Please fully explore our website for additional information about the school, including our pastoral programme.  The recruitment pack for this vacancy can be found at https://www.godolphinandlatymer.com/about-us#employment.

Fully completed application forms must be returned to the school by post or by email to recruitment@godolphinandlatymer.com by noon on the closing date of Tuesday 8 January 2019.

It is anticipated that a preliminary round of interviews will take place during the week commencing Monday 14 January 2019.

Please note that applications must be made on the school’s application form.  Neither CVs nor late applications will be accepted.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Charity called The Godolphin and Latymer School (charity registration number 312699) is administered by The Godolphin and Latymer School Foundation, a charitable company limited by guarantee (Company number 3598439).

THE GODOLPHIN AND LATYMER SCHOOL, Iffley Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 0PG. HMC/GSA 800 girls, 11-18 (220 in the Sixth Form).

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About The Godolphin and Latymer School

About the School

Conveniently situated a short walk from Hammersmith Broadway in west London, Godolphin and Latymer is one of the UK’s leading independent secondary schools. It is an academically selective, girls’ day school with about 800 pupils aged 11-18. Currently 10% of students are in receipt of a means-tested bursary, and widening access to the school is an important objective for us.

The school was founded in 1905, using the buildings of a former boys’ boarding school which had closed a few years earlier. Historic buildings – including a converted church – sit side-by-side with modern facilities interconnected by glass atriums, tranquil gardens and courtyards. The school’s association with the Godolphin family means that our alumnae are called Old Dolphins and the school motto in Cornish, ‘Francha Leale Toge’: free and loyal art thou.

Excellent, research-informed teaching supports our students to achieve outstanding exam results which consistently place the school amongst the best nationally. In the Sixth Form our students have the choice of studying A Levels or the International Baccalaureate diploma. We create a learning environment that promotes analytical skills, collaboration, adaptability, creative thinking and problem-solving; all mindsets that our students will need in abundance in their future careers.

Pastoral care provides personalised support for each individual girl and there is an overarching philosophy of building resilience, self-confidence and selfagency in our students. It is our aim that girls are happy within themselves and well prepared for the promise that their futures hold.

Pupils learn about the importance of equality, sustainability, diversity and inclusion and we encourage pupils to make a difference in the wider community through a range of volunteering opportunities and social impact projects. Our Bridge outreach programme is run by staff, and supported by Sixth Formers, and provides academic enrichment for boys and girls from families who wouldn’t normally consider sending their children to independent schools.

The school enjoys individual and team sporting success with a full fixtures list throughout the year and opportunities for all ages and abilities. Our astro-pitches, courts and fabulous Sports Centre are all on-site and our pupils row on the Thames, a short walk away. We have an excellent reputation for the creative and performing arts with regular performances, concerts and exhibitions.

Our co-curricular programme is full and varied and students develop their individual interests and passions at over 90 weekly clubs and societies.

Every year we have an extensive programme of trips in the UK and overseas and many of our pupils take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. The extracurricular programme is enthusiastically supported by both teaching and non-teaching staff. We also encourage students to develop their leadership skills through student-led committees and to take on positions of responsibility, particularly in the Sixth Form. 

For all of our latest news and more information about the school, please go to our website: www.godolphinandlatymer.com and follow us on our social media platforms @gandlschool.


Why work at Godolphin and Latymer?

The staff are thoroughly professional, highly qualified and knowledgeable, enthusiastic and passionate about their own subjects, as well as understanding the importance of the breadth of the educational experience that we provide. The school is characterised by a warm and welcoming atmosphere and a mutually supportive approach. 

Employing exceptional individuals is the key to providing an exceptional education for our students, and we aim to recruit members of staff who are leading practitioners in their fields or who show outstanding potential. As well as appointing experienced staff from top independent and maintained schools, we also train those new to the profession recruited directly from university or those who have been successful in another career and seek a new challenge.

Professional development is at the heart of our approach and time and resources are available to our staff whatever the stage of their career. Further academic study is possible and both teaching and non-teaching colleagues have been supported to complete vocational qualifications and higher degrees, including Ph.Ds. Many of our staff publish pedagogical research and present at academic conferences, represent sports at national and international level, are governors at other schools and influence national educational policy. Middle leaders are provided with specific management training including the Independent Schools’ Qualification in Academic Management and the Pastoral Leadership Qualification. We provide workshops to shine a light on the many aspects of running a busy school and host and speak at a number of training conferences run by external organisations such as the GSA and HMC.

Teachers collaborate in learning communities focusing on specific aspects of learning and teaching such as assessment, cognitive processes and pastoral support. We share research and good practice and support each other by co-planning, observing lessons and sharing ideas through our Teaching and Learning blog.

We are also a fun and sociable community who organise social and cultural events including: staff vs student netball, football and basketball matches; regular and free yoga, acupressure massage and social tennis sessions; staff choir and concerts.


The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and responsibility.  Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Charity called The Godolphin and Latymer School (charity registration number 312699) is administered by The Godolphin and Latymer School Foundation, a charitable company limited by guarantee (Company number 3598439).

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