Headteacher
James Allen's Girls' School
Southwark
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 6 November 2014
Job overview
James Allen's Girls' School (JAGS), with c.1,100 pupils aged 4-18, is one of the country's leading independent girls' day schools and the oldest in London. It is situated on an attractive 22 acre site in the heart of Dulwich. JAGS offers an outstanding academic education, excellence in sport and the creative and performing arts, combined with opportunities to enjoy a superb range of extra-curricular activities. Pupils are drawn from a wide variety of cultural, social and economic backgrounds, have an infectious enthusiasm for life and learning, and benefit from an education that focuses on the whole person.
The Chairman and Governors seek a new Head, for September 2015, to build on the outstandingly successful leadership of Mrs Marion Gibbs CBE who has transformed the school over the last twenty-one years. The post offers an exciting opportunity for someone of the highest calibre who wants to lead one of the most successful and creative schools in the country.
Further information on JAGS can be found at www.jags.org.uk.
A Candidate Brief can be downloaded from www.odgers.com/50176.
Applications should be sent by 6th November 2014 to Freddie Dennis at Odgers Berndtson, quoting reference CFD/50176.
JAGS is 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.
About James Allen's Girls' School
JAGS has been inspiring and educating pupils for over 270 years. We're the oldest girls' independent school in London. While we are proud of our history – it's made us who we are – we are very much a school of the present and the future. We celebrate the best of the old while embracing the latest innovations and technology.
Alex Hutchinson (Headmistress):
“The energy, the vibrancy, the friendships, the support networks - They all combine to build something very special”
Working at JAGS is more than just about working. JAGS is a community and a family that strives to create a warm and supportive environment for both the girls that come to learn here, but also for the staff that come to work here. From your first day at JAGS you will have access to some of the best facilities in the country and will be encouraged to take part in the many activities here.
We also offer:
- A diverse benefit package including parking, gym membership and free lunches
- An opportunity to join one of the leading independent girls’ schools in the country.
- Generous Pension scheme
- Free access to the Dulwich Picture Gallery
- Cycle to work scheme
Working at JAGS is a great opportunity for anyone, whether a teacher, a gardener or an IT technician and we work with all our staff to offer development opportunities wherever possible. If you are interested in working at JAGS but can't see any current suitable vacancies, please do get in touch and express your interest in working with us.
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