St James Senior Girls’ School: Deputy Headteacher

St James Senior Girls School is located in Kensington , offers a distinctive education for Girls aged 11 to 18. St James is a dynamic school, leading the way in the education of the whole-person with a strong philosophically based ethos, valuing stillness and meditation, balanced with a rigorous academic focus.

Job Description

St James Senior Girls School is located in Kensington , offers a distinctive
education for Girls aged 11 to 18. St James is a dynamic school, leading the
way in the education of the whole-person with a strong philosophically based
ethos, valuing stillness and meditation, balanced with a rigorous academic
focus.

The philosophy underpinning the St James ethos is a Philosophy of Unity.
This philosophy emphasises the practice of self-awareness and the unity of
all humanity. Self-awareness is practised during pausing and quiet time. Girls
and staff are provided with the opportunity to connect with the peace and
stillness behind all movement, and are encouraged to utilise this practice in
their daily life.

It is a great moment for a new Deputy Head to capitalise on the School’s
many achievements.

The new Deputy Head will join the School at a time when then there is an
opportunity to advocate the School’s unique brand and further develop the
academic program. The role presents a rare and exciting opportunity for
someone who is wholeheartedly willing and able to share and uphold the
strong spiritual values and philosophy that underpin the School.
Above all, through inspirational and ambitious leadership, there is a
tremendous opportunity to make a lasting difference to a School working an
experienced head.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on 3rd March , 2024. Applications will
be reviewed on a rolling process with interviews taking place in person in
March 2024.

Location: London
Close Date: March 3, 2024

How to Apply?

Anderson Quigley is acting as an advisor to St James Schools. An executive search process is being carried out by Anderson Quigley in addition to public advertisements.

Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence, please contact our advising consultant at Anderson Quigley: Hayley Mintern at hayley.mintern@andersonquigley.com, or +44 (0)7596 954 387 or Phil Gifford at phil.gifford@andersonquigley.com, or +44 (0)7743 936 121.

The closing date for applications is noon on March 3, 2024.

Applications should consist of:

  • A completed application form.
  • A covering letter setting out your interest in the role and details of how you match the criteria outlined in the person criteria.

Please include details of two referees in either your application or cover letter. Note that we will not approach your referees without your prior consent, and only should you be successful in the recruitment process.

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