Director of Studies (Assistant Head Teacher)

About the School

Norfolk House is a highly successful co-educational, independent day school for pupils aged two to eleven, occupying two charming Victorian sites in Muswell Hill, north London. The School prides itself on its strong sense of community and its commitment to ensuring that every pupil feels supported and valued. A maximum class size of 16 supports a personalised approach to learning, through which pupils flourish academically and as individuals. At the end of their time at Norfolk House, pupils achieve excellent results, allowing them to move onto a range of leading senior schools in London and beyond.

This is an exciting period for Norfolk House School, as the school is midway through a three-year development plan aimed at widening our community engagement and partnerships, developing a future-facing curriculum and becoming a leading prep school for developing pupil creativity.

The Role

The Director of Studies will lead teaching and learning. Reporting directly to the Senior Deputy Head, the successful candidate will be a key member of the school’s Leadership Team and will be empowered to apply initiative and ambition to develop an innovative pedagogical culture, further embed the highest expectations and energetically drive the professional development of teaching staff. They will also manage all the administrative aspects of the school’s academic life, including those for assessment, monitoring and reporting. The Director of Studies will also play a central role in any future school inspections.

The Person

We are seeking a passionate educator with integrity, approachability and uncompromisingly high standards. They must be exemplary classroom practitioners, with a keen eye for detail as well as the strategic instincts needed to think at a ‘big picture’ level and develop into an impactful leader. They will be aligned to the overall vision of the school and its strategic aims, core values and culture of collegiality and community.

What you can Expect

In return, we offer the successful post-holder:

• the chance to work with the most engaged, enthusiastic and friendly pupils you are ever likely to find
• a warm and welcoming group of colleagues
• supportive parents, who are generous with their time and help
• a close-knit school community
• The opportunity to shape the development of a school that is growing in popularity and has a very strong reputation within North London

. . . in short, you may just have found the perfect school for you!

How to Apply

The closing date for applications is 17:00 BST on Wednesday 10th April 2024. Shortlist interviews with the selection panel will take place at Norfolk House School on Friday 19th April, with final interviews taking place on Friday 26th April. To apply, please complete an application via TES or by completing an application form with a supporting document.

Applications should be sent directly to Dee Hutchinson (dhutchinson@norfolkhouseschool.org).Please include current salary details and the names and addresses of two referees. Referees may be approached prior to interview but not without prior permission from candidates.

For an initial discussion, please contact:

Tej Lander, Head Teacher of Norfolk House School +44 (0)20 8883 4584

tlander@norfolkhouseschool.org

Further information about Norfolk House can be found on the website at www.norfolkhouseschool.org 

A person specification, job description, school prospectus and application form can be downloaded using the links below.

Norfolk House School and its parent group, Bellevue Education, 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)