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Principal Deputy Head

Principal Deputy Head

Haberdashers' Girls' School

Hertfordshire

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2021
Apply by:
26 January 2021

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual with a strong track record in leadership and management in schools to be our Principal Deputy Head.

The successful candidate will make a significant contribution to the school’s strategic development, and to the smooth day-to-day operation of the school. The post offers the right candidate an outstanding opportunity to have a significant impact on the future of the School and will be attractive to someone planning to move to a Headship after a period of service at Haberdashers’.

This is a prominent, visible role that will lead the organisation and operation of the whole school, 4 to 18, and articulate the vision of the School consistently through their actions. You will forge strong relationships with pupils, parents, staff and the wider community.

For a more detailed role description and person specification please visit our website.

How to apply: Applications should be submitted on the School’s application form, detailing how you meet the requirements of the role and person specification – CV’s are not accepted. 

Closing date: Tuesday 26 January 2021

Interviews expected: Longlist Tuesday 2 February 2021 and Shortlist Monday 8 February 2021.

Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check.

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About Haberdashers' Girls' School

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+44 20 82662300

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Founded in 1875, Haberdashers’ Girls’ School, Elstree is a leading independent day school for girls aged 4–18. The School’s academic results place it amongst the highest-ranked schools in the UK.

It provides a challenging, positive, stimulating and secure community in which students enjoy working hard to fulfil their potential. The co-location of the School with Haberdashers’ Boys’ School provides the best of both worlds: an excellent single-sex education within a co- educational environment.

The School traces its roots back to the 17th century when its founder, Robert Aske, established the principles that guide it to this day – to give talented and ambitious young people the opportunities they need to succeed in life. Its priority is the education of the whole person, amongst other bright, well- motivated students, taught by a highly qualified, committed staff. In partnership with parents, it aims to provide every student with the intellectual, cultural, physical, moral, personal and spiritual resources she needs to give her confidence to go forward in a changing world.

The School is a diverse community which nurtures a global perspective and a deep sense of responsibility for the world in which its pupils will lead and succeed. Its excellent pastoral care, broad academic curriculum and far-reaching co-curricular provision prepare students for success, wherever their passion may take them.

Today the School educates approximately 1,250 girls from the age of 4 to 18, including 320 in the Junior School and 220 in the Sixth Form. Admission to the School is by competitive selective assessment, and students enter at 4+, 7+, 11+ and 16+.

On its most recent visit in March 2022, the Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the School “Excellent” in all areas.

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