Assistant Head (Innovation and Learning)

The role:

At Northwood College for Girls, we are dedicated to igniting intellectual curiosity and building resilience in our students, preparing them not only for success during their time with us but also for their futures beyond secondary education. At NWC, we prioritise Innovation and continuously seek ways to enrich our students' learning experiences.

The Assistant Head (Learning and Innovation) plays a crucial role in driving academic excellence and fostering a culture of innovation within our school community. As a member of the Extended Senior Leadership team, the successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping our strategic vision for teaching and Learning.

This position offers a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking, dynamic educator to gain comprehensive school-wide leadership experience. The role has become available due to the promotion of the previous incumbent to a Deputy Head position at another leading independent school.

In addition to providing leadership in learning and innovation, the Assistant Head will teach a reduced timetable in their subject specialism (ideally to A Level). There may also be an opportunity for the right candidate to lead our Extended Project Qualification provision.

About the School:

Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 880 girls aged 3-18. At NWC, we value character and academic rigour equally. Our curriculum ignites intellectual curiosity and fosters emotional intelligence, building resilience through challenge. An NWC education enables every girl to lead a purposeful life and feel successful in their learning.

Both pupils and staff are encouraged to find and develop their passions and talents, through clubs, societies and an extensive programme of CPD. All members of the NWC community are expected to act with compassion and integrity, with respect for others and the environment and an awareness of global responsibility. 

Everyone is equally valued in our NWC family and our dynamic young women are proud of their school. Looking after one another and rejoicing in one another’s successes comes second nature to a NWC girl as does her ‘can-do’ attitude and drive.

NWC is at an exhilarating moment in its evolution, with a dynamic and ambitious Senior Leadership Team and a range of new developments (including a Sixth Form Centre and the Alvarium science building). The successful candidate will be similarly ambitious for the school and ready to make an impact in our vibrant learning community.

Benefits

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension scheme
• Free life assurance benefit
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• Access to the school gym and swimming pool
• Free school lunches
• Retail and lifestyle discounts via Pluxee
• Financial guidance and support

For further details and an application form please click the APPLY button.

Applications must be received by 9am on Wednesday 6 March 2024.

Interviews will take place the following week.

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