Nonsuch High School for Girls (NHSG) is a large, highly successful girls' school which is part of the Girls' Learning Trust (GLT). It aims to empower girls and young women by delivering a first-class education and providing an inspirational start to their futures.
Following the promotion of the current post holder to Headship we are seeking an ambitious school leader who, in partnership with the leadership team, will maintain and further develop the standards of learning and achievement in our school.
Our ideal candidate will:
The successful candidate will be quick thinking, articulate, and a creative leader. They will be enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed to the importance of empowering young women by providing an excellent, stimulating learning environment.
We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate:
- Track record of outstanding senior leadership
- Strong academic portfolio
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Capacity for hard work and effective teamwork
- Calm, good humour and common sense
- Energy, vision and a commitment to securing excellence in all that you do.
We will provide you with:
- Inspiring students - the very best ambassadors and advocates for their school
- An outstanding leadership team who provide unstinting support to one another
- A highly qualified, skilled and committed staff team who work extremely hard for their students and who are proud to teach at Nonsuch High School for Girls
- A commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.
Opportunities to find out more:
We warmly welcome prospective candidates to visit the school on Thursday 25 April.
We also invite you to ask the incoming Headteacher any questions about this post via a Teams call on Thursday 2 May between 11.00 – 16.00.
Please contact Abi Jesson, Director of People, to arrange either or both of these opportunities.
Key application dates:
Applications are via My New Term and will include an application form with personal statement.
- Closing date for applications is: Monday 13 May at 10.00am
- Shortlisting will take place on: Wednesday 15 May
- Interviews will be held on: Friday 24 May
Our commitment:
The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities.
Sponsorship:
We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.
In line with our recruitment policy and for the protection of our students, the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce which reflects the nature of our school community