Deputy Head of Junior School

Croydon High School has an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher with excellent leadership skills to join us as Deputy Head of the Junior School.

You will support the Head of the Junior School and the Junior Leadership team with the smooth running of the Junior School. You will assist with the implementation of the Junior School Development Plan and will regularly review subject and school policies to ensure that they adhere to the school's developing needs. 

You will also be responsible for the direction and development of the Junior School curriculum, ensuring that all students have access to an exciting, innovative and relevant age/phase curriculum. As a lead practitioner who is proficient in their field, you will help establish creative and effective approaches to teaching and learning, playing an instrumental role in raising and maintaining high standards for all students.

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner, with a sound understanding of child development and the principles and practices of primary education. You will possess proven experience of successful curriculum leadership and management and can provide evidence of effective curriculum innovation. You will need outstanding interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, and will be capable of working effectively as a key member of a management team.

Why Croydon High School?

Established in 1874, Croydon High School prides itself on its innovative approach and friendly atmosphere. The School is located in Selsdon, south of Croydon, on a beautiful campus. Croydon High is made up of students from a broad and culturally diverse range of backgrounds and the school recognises and hugely values the positive impact this has on all who work, teach and learn here. 

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 
• Extensive professional development opportunities 
• Training grants for obtaining further qualifications 
• GDST central training and development programme
• Generous pension schemes 
• Life assurance benefit 
• Free school lunches
• Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase or season tickets
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Financial guidance and support
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

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

The closing date for applications is 9.00am, Friday 10 May 2024.  

Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 14 May 2024 with second interviews for successful candidates on Friday 17 May 2024. 

The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

The GDST 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.