[ref. t79608117] Broadhurst School - Headteacher - London

About the School

Broadhurst School is widely regarded as one of London’s top nursery schools. Our latest ISI inspection rated us 'Excellent'. We offer exclusive early learning through an accelerated curriculum. Our classrooms are centres for learning where the teaching staff aim to spark children’s curiosity with stimulating experiences that inspire enquiring minds and independent discovery.

Broadhurst is a happy and high-achieving school with huge potential to achieve even greater things in the future.

We are situated in a delightful residential area of Northwest London between Hampstead, West Hampstead and Swiss Cottage and we are placed extremely convenient for all public transport networks.

About the Opportunity

The Head reports to the Proprietor but also has plenty of scope for autonomy in terms of the running of the school.

Benefits

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary and an appropriate package of benefits which could be shaped to meet the needs of the successful candidate. The offer could include overnight accommodation for the successful candidate.

The Role

The main purpose of the Heads role is to:

• Work closely and collaboratively with the Proprietor in accordance with the school’s strategic direction.
• Contribute to the vision of the future of the school.
• Ensure the achievement of excellent educational and pastoral standards.
• Ensure the school is run safely, efficiently, effectively and in a way that is financially sound.
• Resource the school at the optimal level within agreed parameters and manage, motivate and develop the staff accordingly.
• Contribute to the marketing efforts of the school to maximise pupil enrolment levels.
• Build close and positive working relationships with appropriate individuals, organisations and the wider community.
• Ensure the Proprietor receives timely notice and appropriate information on all relevant matters.
• Advocate opportunities for the school’s development.
• Be a positive role model and ambassador for the school and promote the school’s ethos, aims and objectives.

This is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the Head will carry out. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the level of the role which may from time to time be reasonably assigned by the Proprietor.

Personal Qualities

• Strong academic credentials including QTS.
• Seasoned professional with established successful track record.
• Proven track record as a successful, effective teacher.
• Experience of playing a leadership role within a school with recognised pastoral strength, managing both people and performance.
• Experience and understanding of leading and management of an independent school and preparing Pupils for entry into selective senior schools.
• Broad awareness of educational theory and practice and of the needs of the prep and pre-prep age group, as well as trends, issues and opportunities.
• A clear educational vision of a successful preparatory school in the future.

• Have high personal standards and a willingness to lead by example.
• Have a confident personality with the ability to excite, lead, guide and gain the respect of staff, pupils and parents.
• Be charismatic, friendly and approachable, with a genuine desire to get to know every pupil.
• Have a deep passion for learning.
• Have sound judgement of people and situations.
• Be self-motivated and have drive and energy.
• Be customer focused and comfortable with parents.
• Be flexible and resilient and remain calm under pressure.

• Be able to motivate, influence and inspire others, managing effectively and sensitively to ensure effective teamwork.
• Be a strong manager of performance and staff development.
• Have an open, honest and supportive style.
• Be a confident decision maker, who tackles issues effectively and is able to demonstrate understanding and sensitivity when resolving conflicts.
• Demonstrate role model behaviour.
• Have the ability to articulate and promote the strengths of Broadhurst School.

• Be financial aware and can balance educational and business desirables.
• Be a good organiser with the ability to prioritise.
• Can work effectively and empathise with administrative staff.
• Have marketing awareness and confident presenting and promoting the school.
• Have awareness of HR legislation and good practice.
• Have awareness of safeguarding legislation and good practice.
• Be computer literate and confident with ICT.

• Able to develop and communicate a coherent vision.
• Be a clear and perceptive communicator, able to command authority and respect.
• Be a good listener with plenty of empathy.
• Be a confident at public speaker and being the visible face of the school.
• Able to forge strong links with other schools and to be involved in the wider community.

The Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to contact Lyn Cleaver, HR Consultant prior to formal application if they would like an initial, confidential discussion.

The deadline for receipt of the application is Monday 17 February 2025. Applications should be made electronically to Lyn Cleaver at lyn@cleaver.biz and should include:

• A completed Application Form.
• A covering letter addressed to Lyn Cleaver. The letter should explain your reasons for applying.

If you have any questions, please contact Lyn Cleaver either via email or by phone – 0777 55 21314.

The process is as follows:

Candidates who match the above criteria will be invited to an on-line interview with Lyn Cleaver shortly after their application is submitted.

Short listed candidates will be invited to the school for an Assessment Panel on Tuesday 11 March 2025.