Head of Junior School

4 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom LADY ELEANOR HOLLES SCHOOL Full time

Head of Junior SchoolScroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect. Permanent, full-time LEH seeks an exceptional, dynamic and visionary leader to become our next Head of Junior School. This position plays a vital role in realising our vision from the earliest stages of a pupil’s journey, with responsibility for the strategic, academic, and pastoral leadership of pupils aged 7–11. This is a key role that offers the opportunity to shape the junior school experience and contribute meaningfully to our whole-school vision. The Head of Junior School is a highly visible figure within the school community and plays a central role in pupil recruitment, parent engagement, and the promotion of LEH’s values. As a member of the Senior Management Team, they will work closely with the Head and colleagues across the school to ensure a seamless and inspiring educational journey for every pupil from Junior to Senior School. The role is supported by a Junior School Deputy Head, Director of Studies, and Director of Enrichment and Co-Curricular. Please click to find out more about LEH Junior School. What we offer:  LEH is a thriving school situated on a 24-acre site southwest of London. It has a vibrant and diverse community, and LEH students are renowned for their outstanding academic ability as well as their success across an extraordinarily wide range of co-curricular activities, including sport, music, and drama. They are ambitious, and a joy to teach. Spacious classrooms, specialist teaching rooms and access to fantastic sports, music and drama facilities at LEH Senior School.  A list of our attractive range of benefits can be found . How to apply:  Please click to access the candidate information pack containing further details of the role, including the link to the application form. CVs will not be considered and should not be submitted. Safeguarding Statement: All staff working in the School will have some contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity.  Staff with teaching duties will be responsible for the pupils that they teach and may also have additional specific pastoral or other responsibilities for other pupils they do not teach.   In addition, all staff will regularly interact with pupils who may seek assistance or otherwise interact with them whilst moving around the School.  In all cases, the post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the pupils is to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s safeguarding policies and procedures at all times. 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. Lady Eleanor Holles is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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