HEADTEACHER
NEWSTEAD WOOD SCHOOL
Required from September 2014
Salary from £90,231 (L35). A six figure salary will be considered for an exceptional candidate
Newstead Wood School is a leading selective girls’ school (11-18) judged outstanding by Ofsted in 2010:
“Students show confidence and behave in a consistently thoughtful and supportive manner, contributing to an extremely positive and nurturing school ethos.”
The school became an Academy Trust in July 2011 and has a co-educational sixth form.
The Board are seeking to appoint a Headteacher, starting September 2014, committed to the fulfilment and realisation of individual potential and able to lead the school community through the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
The Board expect that the successful candidate will:
Be an inspiring leader with an established track record for team-building and successful collaboration
Have a passion for academic excellence
Be committed to leading teaching
Have vision
Be creative and have a capacity for innovation
Be committed to nurturing, drawing-out and supporting the array of talent across the whole school community - students and staff alike
The Board invites you to visit the school.
There will be individual school tours on Thursday 6th February and Wednesday 12th February between 10.00 - 11.30 am
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 24th February 2014.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 6th and Friday 7th March 2014.
To request an application pack, or book a school tour place, please contact Emma Fletcher at Hays Leadership on 01273 721579 or email:
To discuss the role in more detail, please call Dion Mills on 01273 721579 or email
Newstead Wood School is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate.
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Location: Orpington
Salary: 6 Figure Salary Will Be Considered
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Starting 01/09/2014
Duration: Ongoing