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Sydenham High is an incredible school and a rewarding place to work, offering a range of superb career opportunities and generous benefits. With admissions thriving and the GDST’s exciting new plan of investment, including new laboratories, Sixth Form Centre and design technology and innovation spaces, this is an exciting time to join Sydenham High School.
We are situated in the leafy suburbs of South East London with excellent facilities and convenient transport links.
When vacancies arise, we advertise these in the TES for teaching staff and, where appropriate, on specialist sites.
As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust we offer a competitive salary and rewards and benefits package. Find out more here.
- Deputy Head of Prep School – Academic & Operations
With applications to our Prep School up year on year, we’re seeking an ambitious and experienced Prep School teacher for the role of Deputy Head of Prep School – Academic & Operations, with a track record of consistently empowering pupils to achieve their best possible outcome through inspirational teaching and tailored pastoral support.
Sydenham High is a selective school with a mission to ensure that every girl reaches her full academic potential. We offer a rich and diverse curriculum, alongside outstanding enrichment opportunities outside of lessons, enabling our students to develop the skills and personal attributes to prepare them for the challenges and opportunities of an ever-changing society. Our Prep School is committed to delivering first-class experiences for every pupil which instill a belief that our girls can reach for the stars.
Our approach to learning at Sydenham High Prep School inspires and ensures that the girls develop the habits, skillset, mindset and the confidence to be successful wherever life may take them. Alongside the ability to work effectively as a member of a leadership team, experience of pastoral care and pupil management, for example, as Form teacher or Head of Year is essential for this role. Experience of strategic planning or curriculum evaluation would be an advantage. Above all, they will be a passionate individual with high ambitions for our students, and strongly motivated to make themselves an active part of our thriving community
To apply, please submit your CV, application form and cover letter by 4 December 2023.
Download the recruitment pack for the full Job Description here
- Head of Careers and Futures
This brand new role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and ambitious professional to play a pivotal role in the development of our Careers and Futures Programme at a very exciting time. Our ambitious development plan to build a brand new building will include dedicated space for Careers and Futures and Sixth Form.
The Head of Careers and Futures will play a central role in our aspiration to ensure that all our pupils have the opportunity to access high-quality careers education and guidance so that they are able to make well-informed choices for their further education and career.
Applicants will need to demonstrate the ability to take initiative, promote change, and be
innovative. Above all, they will be a passionate individual with high ambitions for our students.
They will be, strongly motivated to ensure that our pupils are able to make informed decisions,
and are well prepared for success in whichever field or career they choose.To apply, please submit your application form and cover letter by 27 November 2023.
Download the recruitment pack for the full Job Description here
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