Senior Deputy Head – Teaching & Learning
Bedford Girls' School
Bedford
- Expired
- Salary:
- £75,000 to £80,000 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2018
Job overview
An outstanding opportunity for a forward thinking, innovative and ambitious school leader to assist in taking the School to the next stage of its development. As Senior Deputy Head – Teaching & Learning, the post holder will work collaboratively with the Headmistress, Governors and the Senior Leadership Team to champion the School’s strategic plan and ensure that we build on our reputation as an outstanding School, developing independent young women who want to make a difference to the world around them.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a clear affinity for the International Baccalaureate philosophy of education, and will be expected to lead by example, exhibiting the IB attributes in all that they do. Strong communication skills and a track record of leading effective change programmes in schools are essential, as is a commitment to delivering innovative pedagogical solutions, which unlock pupil potential and ensure that high level learning and thinking are achieved consistently across the School.
As an Apple Distinguished school, candidates should embrace technology and creativity in teaching and be at the forefront of re-imagining the future world of education.
Located on the banks of the River Ouse, Bedford Girls’ School is an independent selective girls’ school of 920 pupils from age 7-18, which achieves exceptional results both academically, in sports, and across the co-curriculum. Our ethos is underpinned by the International Baccalaureate philosophy and we believe in developing within young women the skills and attributes they will need to face an ever-changing world with confidence.
Bedford Girls’ School is part of a wider group of schools, within the Harpur Trust, allowing the successful post holder to collaborate and engage with other colleagues from the Harpur Trust community on a regular basis.
The post is generously rewarded in accordance with the significance of the role. Additional benefits for the role include Teachers’ Pension, substantial fee remission for all Harpur Trust schools in Bedford (dependant on availability), free car parking, and access to a healthcare scheme.
An application pack with detailed job description and person specification can be downloaded from our website www.bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk/jobs
Closing Date: Noon Monday 21st May 2018
Interview Dates: First round 6th June 2018 and second round 13th & 14th June 2018
The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. 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.
About Bedford Girls' School
Bedford Girls’ School is a selective independent day school for girls aged 7-18. Underpinned by the International Baccalaureate philosophy of education the School is innovative, outward looking and vibrant. It is our belief that learning should be exciting and spark a life-long desire to engage in the wider world.
We look to each individual to act as an inspiring role model, foster connections within our local and international community, learning from the lives of those around us and developing sensitivity to culture and difference.
Bedford Girls’ School’s approach to learning is forward thinking, dynamic and vibrant. From Years 3 to Upper Sixth, our education is focused on delivering a challenging and well-rounded education, which embeds ten learner profiles, ranging from communication to risk-taking, encouraging students to think independently and to explore their creativity.
There are currently 915 pupils at the School, and our academic standards are high. We offer a choice of A Levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma in Sixth Form. In 2016, 73% of all Upper Sixth entries (IB and A Level combined) achieved an equivalent of A*-B grades, with one in five girls in the A Level cohort attaining straight A*-A grades.
The average IB score (out of a maximum of 45 points) for the BGS 2016 cohort was 36.4, significantly higher than the worldwide average of 30 points. For the second time in BGS’ short history a student, achieved an extraordinary 45 points, the highest grade possible, placing her in the top 0.1% of IB students worldwide. Over 90% of our Upper Sixth leavers gain entrance into their first choice university.
In 2016 Bedford Girls’ School also recorded its best ever GCSE results in 2016, with 65% of all entries achieving an A/A*. Over a third of the year group recorded 9 A/A*, and a quarter of the year group earned 10 A*/A.
We boast state-of-the-art facilities, offering light and open spaces suitable for future inspired education. Technology is integrated into all aspects of our teaching and learning. Our innovative approach to the use of iPads in the classroom has gained us a prestigious Apple Distinguished Educator award.
As one of the UK’s premier girls’ schools for sports, we excel across a wide spectrum of disciplines including hockey, lacrosse, rowing, netball, tennis and athletics. We have facilities both on our main site at Cardington Road and our state-of-the-art dedicated lacrosse facility at Cople Fields.
Dedicated music, dance and drama facilities provide inspiring environments for our students and many girls achieve local, regional or national honours across the arts. In addition, we have a stunning technology wing.
Co-curricular activities and community service are central to our ethos and every girl participates in at least two extra activities a week.
Bedford Girls’ School was founded in 2010 as a result of the merger of Dame Alice Harpur School and Bedford High School. We are part of The Harpur Trust, one of the 200 largest charities in the UK.
To find out more about what life is like at Bedford Girls’ School, visit www.bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk
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