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  • Job Title

    Head of Business and Economics

  • Location

    South Croydon, Surrey

  • Posted

    25th April 2025

  • School

    Croydon High School - GDST

  • Salary

    Salary commensurate with experience/qualifications

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    TO JOIN: September 2025 or January 2026 The Role: This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Economics and Business education at a leading independent school, inspirin ...

  • Job Title

    Chemistry Technician

  • Location

    South Croydon, Surrey

  • Posted

    25th April 2025

  • School

    Croydon High School - GDST

  • Salary

    £14,819pa pro-rata (£29,479pa full-time equivalent

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    Hours: 21.6 per week over three days (Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday) 8.00am to 4.00pm, with a 50-minute unpaid lunch break Term time, with some additional days to be worked during scho ...

Croydon High School



As an independent school we offer academic challenge, extensive enrichment and a unique education for remarkable girls aged 3 to 18.

We are proud to be part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST); the UK's leading network of girls' schools,

Our purpose-built campus in Selsdon, South Croydon, accommodates both the Junior and Senior Schools, as well as a sports’ centre, on a sloping site of over 20 acres, three miles from the centre of Croydon. Bright, large classrooms are served by wide corridors and offer a superb learning environment.

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About us

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Building on the strong foundations of our past, our girls embrace challenge and opportunity and their remarkable talents and aspirations inspire the whole community, making this a truly exceptional place to work and learn.

The combination of impressive facilities, stunning and extensive grounds and a passionate and dedicated teaching staff, supported by a strong leadership team, guarantees the girls’ success and enjoyment in their endeavours. Every girl is understood for the person she is and will become. She is supported through her challenges, and her accomplishments are celebrated.

Our girls are what makes our school community unique. The emphasis on academic progress, blended with breadth of experience and exceptional pastoral care, equips them to go on and fulfil their dreams.

Why Croydon High?

The School prides itself on its innovative approach and friendly atmosphere. As part of the GDST 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

Talent Pool

Register your interest in joining our team

If you're searching for your next education job, please get in touch. You'll be working for a great employer and be part of a friendly, helpful team. We're always interested to hear from enthusiastic, committed education professionals - send us your CV now via our Talent Pool and detail what sort of role you're looking for. By joining our Talent Pool we'll know you're interested in working here when the right vacancy comes up.

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Old Farleigh Road, Selsdon

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Swavesey
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CB24 4RS

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Croydon High School is proud to be part of the GDST, a world leader in girls’ education. Our students benefit from the opportunities the Trust make available in areas such as sport, music, drama and careers’ advice and support.

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