Head
Northampton High School
Northamptonshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 23 October 2014
Job overview
Northampton High School is one of the 26 schools and academies of The Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. Northampton High was founded in 1878, moving to the current custom-built site in 1992, and now caters for 653 girls aged 3-18 years. The school has an excellent academic record and outstanding facilities for all age groups. Individual achievement lies at the heart of the wide-ranging curriculum and a focus on academic attainment is central to the ethos of the school.
The GDST Council seeks a new Head, for September 2015, to build on the very successful leadership and development of the school over the last seven years by Mrs. Sarah Dixon. The post offers an exciting opportunity for an inspirational leader with drive, ambition and energy.
Letters of application and CVs should be sent by the closing date 23rd October 2014, to Freddie Dennis at Odgers Berndtson quoting reference CFD/48997.
For further information on Northampton high School can be found at www.northamptonhigh.co.uk.
A candidate brief can be downloaded from www.odgers.com/48997.
Northampton 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 Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
About Northampton High School
- Northampton High School
- Newport Pagnell Road, Hardingstone, Northampton
- Northamptonshire
- NN4 6UU
- United Kingdom
Northampton High School is an independent, selective girls’ day school for pupil aged two to 18. It is part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), a registered charity and proprietor of 25 independent schools, and has approximately 500 pupils. It is located in Hardingstone, Northampton. Before moving to its current, purpose-built location set over 27 acres, it was based in Derngate, in Northampton town centre.
Headmistress
Dr May Lee
Values and vision
At Northampton High School, we believe in a complete education that’s made for girls and young women. Everything about our school is carefully considered from our purpose-built site to our inspirational teachers and our first-class pastoral care.
Our school is bursting with spirited students who we encourage to learn without limits.
We’re not here to pigeonhole or conform to stereotypes. Instead, we encourage our girls to be curious and independent, resilient and brave; to lead and be individuals whilst recognising the value of collaboration and teamwork.
In doing so, we turn “can we?” into “we can!”, unleashing the potential in a generation of girls and young women who can go on and define a future on their own terms.
ISI report
“The quality of the pupils’ achievements and their learning, attitudes and basic skills is excellent. The school is successful in meeting its aim to enable girls to achieve their academic, creative and athletic potential."
“Pupils show high levels of knowledge, understanding and skills; they are able to develop their talents and to achieve success both as individuals and in teams...Pastoral care is outstanding, with effective measures in place to ensure that girls are well supported, securely safeguarded and encouraged to embrace opportunities”
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