Description
Following the appointment of the current Deputy Head Academic, Robert Sykes, to the Headship of Habs Boys, we are seeking to appoint an outstanding individual to help lead one of the country’s most successful and dynamic schools.
The successful candidate will play a leading part in shaping and developing the academic life of this highly regarded School. They will report to the Headmaster and be a member of an energetic and supportive Senior Leadership Team, playing a key role in whole school strategic and operational leadership.
Applicants should be a good honours graduate of a leading university, have experience of leading and managing in a successful school environment and be willing to be fully involved in all aspects of the school’s busy life. A track record of outstanding teaching is essential, but no specific specialist subject is sought. A willingness to contribute to the school’s extensive co-curricular programme is also required.
The post would suit an ambitious candidate aspiring for a future headship.
Start date:
We are committed to recruiting the highest calibre candidate, with a start date of September 2023 or January 2024. However, applications from candidates who may have longer notice to serve are encouraged to apply.
Applications:
You will be able to apply for the role via the school’s website www.habsboys.org.uk, using the portal MyNewTerm. Curriculum Vitae are not accepted.
Applications must be received no later than closing date.
Closing date: 8am, Friday 9 June 2023.
We intend to hold first round interviews for this post on 15 June 2023.
Final round interviews are expected be held 20 June 2023.
Haberdashers’ Boys’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.