Headteacher
Oxford High School for Girls GDST
Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 29 October 2019
Job overview
Oxford High is a world-class independent day school, providing an outstanding education to more than 900 girls aged 4-18. Located on three sites in north Oxford, the School is a community of bright, creative and curious girls, and enjoys a reputation for excellence in academic results, sport and the arts.
Oxford High School is part of The Girls’ Day School Trust, a family of schools where girls learn without limits. Whilst academic excellence is a given, GDST schools also focus on giving girls the confidence and skills to thrive in the modern world.
As a centre of excellence, the GDST provides unrivalled opportunities and resources for students, staff and alumnae, as well as support and training for headteachers. As part of a family of schools, GDST headteachers belong to a dynamic group of heads, allowing them to exchange ideas and best practice.
The GDST Council invites applications for the role of Head from September 2020. The role offers the opportunity for an experienced leader to make a real impact in the continuing development of the school through inspirational leadership of the highest quality.
Further information on Oxford High School, GDST can be found at https://oxfordhigh.gdst.net/
A candidate brief can be downloaded from www.odgers.com/73727
Covering letters, CVs and application forms should be submitted by Tuesday 29 October.
Oxford High School and the GDST (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 DBS.
About Oxford High School for Girls GDST
- Oxford High School for Girls GDST
- Belbroughton Road, Oxford
- Oxfordshire
- OX2 6XA
- United Kingdom
Oxford High School is an independent, non-denominational, all-through school for girls without nursery and with sixth form, situated in three sites in Summertown, North Oxford. It is one of 26 members of the GDST (Girls’ Day School Trust), meaning it is governed by the council and operates according to the trust’s policy. The school provides 906 places for primary, secondary and sixth-form students aged 4-19.
Oxford High School was founded in 1875 and is the oldest girls' school in the city. Until recently it accepted boys into its junior school, but is now girls-only.
Headteacher
Mrs Marina Gardiner Legge
Values and Vision
Oxford High believes it balances academic rigour with the chance for girls to explore their creativity and adventurous side, resulting in an encouraging and vibrant school full of high-achieving girls. As with other GDST schools, it aims to be an educational institution that shows principles, boldness, a strong network community and a girls-first attitude.
ISI
“The quality of pupils’ achievements is exceptional. Oxford High School is highly successful in meeting its aim to encourage girls to be ambitious in all areas of life and has fully met the recommendation from the previous inspection to maintain the high standards of learning and personal development. Pupils reach very high standards in their GCSE, International GCSE and A-level examinations and in the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), and most are successful in achieving their first choice of course at highly selective universities.”
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