Headteacher
Chislehurst School for Girls
London Borough of Bromley - Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 6HE
- Expired
- Salary:
- LPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020 Appointment
- Apply by:
- 3 February 2020
Job overview
Due to the retirement of the Headmistress following many years of distinguished leadership, we are seeking an individual with the energy, drive, enthusiasm, and ambition to lead the school through the next stage of its development. This is a unique opportunity to lead a school with over 1100 students across years 7-13 and 130 staff.
The school has a rich history, extending back to 1896, and is a school with an ambitious vision for the future. Chislehurst School for Girls is a non-denominational secondary academy based in Kent, for girls aged 11-18, including a co-educational Sixth Form. We are a non-selective school in Bromley, which is itself in a highly selective area. The school is located on a green field site, with recent additions including an extended Technology Suite and an eco-friendly Sixth Form centre for this growing part of the school. Chislehurst School for Girls is currently the lead school for the Bromley Schools Collegiate, an Ofsted Outstanding Initial Teacher Training provider.
You will have had a proven track record in leadership and school improvement in your career so far as a Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher and can lead an 11-18 school with a dedicated staff, and supportive experienced governing body. We are an inclusive school and are looking for someone to share our vision of achieving the best possible outcomes for all our students. This includes preparing every student for adult life by developing their full potential, as well as providing a safe, co-operative and stimulating environment for our students to thrive.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in the commitment. This appointment is subject to a clear enhanced DBS check, Occupational Health check and positive references.
Further details about this post and an Application Form are provided here. Further information about the school can be found on our school website https://www.chislehurstschoolforgirls.co.uk/
Visits to the school can be arranged by contacting Louise McMahon, Clerk to the Governors clerk@chsfg.co.uk
Candidates must complete the application form and write no more than two sides of A4 in support of their application. This should show how you meet the requirements of the person specification. This should be returned to the Clerk to the Governors clerk@chsfg.co.uk
Closing date for applications: Monday 3rd February 2020 (12.00 p.m.)
Interviews will take place on Monday 24th February and Friday 28th February 2020
Attached documents
About Chislehurst School for Girls
Chislehurst School for Girls is a happy and highly successful place of learning for girls aged 11-18, and boys 16- 18 where students have every opportunity to excel academically, flourish personally and reach their full potential.
We are committed to the pursuit of academic excellence and to developing the leaders of tomorrow. Our strong pastoral support and commitment to mutual respect enable all our students to discover their strengths and truly develop a life-long love of learning.
We are proud of our young men and women, and committed to enriching their school experience and ensuring that they thrive and reach their full potential. A spirit of charity, social justice and global awareness is central to this.
We are a diverse and inclusive school community and welcome the enriching variety of backgrounds and traditions that all contribute to making Chislehurst School for Girls a wonderful place in which to both learn and work.
Headteacher
Mrs M French
Values and vision
At Chislehurst School for Girls, we are passionate about supporting all of our students to develop their leadership characteristics and experience. Some of our students may go on to lead their own companies, schools, teams and departments, whilst others may lead in their community, and support others at home or around the world. Whatever their path or gifts, all of our young people will be equipped to become resilient leaders of tomorrow, with courage, integrity and ambition.
Chislehurst girls take centre stage, have their voices heard, create a culture of achievement and are empowered to become leaders. They develop greater confidence and are more willing to take risks and aim higher.
Ofsted report
“Teaching is predominantly good and some is outstanding. Students behave well, enjoy school and feel safe. Older students in particular have positive attitudes and value what the school has to offer. Exclusions are well-below average. The headteacher and senior staff provide ambitious leadership informed by a thorough knowledge of students’ starting points and progress. As a result, achievement and teaching are improving and students are well prepared for the next stage of their lives.”
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