Head of Transition and Lower School
St Paul's Girls' School
Hammersmith and Fulham
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 5 November 2021
Job overview
Head of Transition and Lower School
Required ASAP or from April 2022?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-qualified individual with a highly successful teaching record, and an ability to lead, inspire a high-calibre team, and develop talented colleagues as The Head of Transition and Lower School.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall leadership of the Lower School, and oversees the pastoral welfare, academic progress, spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of students in MIV and UIV (Years 7 and 8). This role is key in supporting students and their parents in their transition to St Paul’s Girls’ School, and in promoting the values and ethos the school upholds.
The Head of Transition and Lower School will be looked up to, to promote a positive climate for students, and to support the head of year and form tutors develop a positive and inclusive environment for our pupils.
St Paul’s Girls’ School is one of the country’s leading independent secondary day schools for girls aged 11-18. Housed in a grade II listed building on Brook Green, close to Hammersmith, the school provides excellent facilities and a lively and stimulating teaching environment, matched by consistently outstanding exam results. However, we are not just about academic success; we work hard to ensure that we role model the right behaviours and provide opportunities for our students to develop the skills and understanding required to both be personally successful in the future workplace but also have a positive impact on the world.
For more information on the role, and to apply please go to: Careers at St Paul's Girls' School. Applications must include a full supporting statement and an up to date CV, and be received by noon on the specified closing date. We recommend that candidates apply as soon as possible since applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews arranged on a rolling basis.
Closing date: Friday 5 November, midday
Interviews: TBC
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About St Paul's Girls' School
St Paul's Girls' School is one of the UK's leading independent secondary schools for girls aged 11-18. We offer a classical yet forward-thinking education, providing talented young women with a dynamic and stimulating environment in which to learn and develop as individuals.
Education here is not just about passing exams, but rather about a sheer joy of learning. Individual research, discussion and debate are at the heart of our teaching. All students are encouraged to dig deeper, to explore ideas and to develop their own particular interests. Our broad and progressive curriculum places emphasis on creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship and is rich in opportunities to learn about new technologies and engage in cross-curricular projects. The aim is to give students the skills and confidence to lead the way in a modernising and fast-moving world.
This love of academic discovery is enriched by extensive co-curricular provision, the kindest and most individual of pastoral care and a commitment to partnerships and service to others.
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