This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the strategic leadership and effective running of South Hampstead High School; the 2022 Independent Girls' School of the Year. The role combines long-term planning with day-to-day oversight of staff and services, optimising resources, and driving service quality that enables staff to focus on the educational mission and smooth running of the school. As Head of Operations, you will be crucial to the efficient delivery of the school's operational functions, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for a number of key areas, such as facilities management, health and safety, enterprise and commercial development, and operations and events. You will be responsible for managing in house teams and contractors, driving efficiency across various support services, commercialising school facilities, pursuing opportunities for cost savings and service improvements across the school's operational functions, and overseeing the smooth running of the estates, maintenance, cleaning, and security teams. You will also work closely with the Director of Finance and Operations on building projects as well as the Premises Manager on health & safety management across the school. You will sometimes be required to deputise for the Director of Finance and Operations, ensuring continuity of leadership and accountability to keep the school running smoothly. About You You will need successful senior management experience, including experience of strategic planning, people management, administration, financial management, and project management. Experience in property and facilities management and/or site development is essential. You will also need the ability to resolve complex problems and situations, effectively using resources and utilising strategic thinking to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements. About the School Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London's cultural life close at hand, the school is very well served by public transport and there are excellent local amenities nearby. The school is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as: • Competitive salaries and pay progression • Access to extensive professional development opportunities • Training grants for qualifications • Generous pension schemes • Free life assurance benefit • Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans • A Cycle to Work scheme • Competitive terms and conditions of employment • A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools To register your interest please click the apply button. Closing date is Tuesday 4th November 2025 at 9am. Our interview process is designed to give you a clear understanding of our school and the role while allowing us to get to know you better. It consists of two stages: First stage interviews will take place in week commencing 10th November 2025. Final stage interviews will take place on Wednesday 19th November 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted. The school may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
Oct 24, 2025
Full time
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the strategic leadership and effective running of South Hampstead High School; the 2022 Independent Girls' School of the Year. The role combines long-term planning with day-to-day oversight of staff and services, optimising resources, and driving service quality that enables staff to focus on the educational mission and smooth running of the school. As Head of Operations, you will be crucial to the efficient delivery of the school's operational functions, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for a number of key areas, such as facilities management, health and safety, enterprise and commercial development, and operations and events. You will be responsible for managing in house teams and contractors, driving efficiency across various support services, commercialising school facilities, pursuing opportunities for cost savings and service improvements across the school's operational functions, and overseeing the smooth running of the estates, maintenance, cleaning, and security teams. You will also work closely with the Director of Finance and Operations on building projects as well as the Premises Manager on health & safety management across the school. You will sometimes be required to deputise for the Director of Finance and Operations, ensuring continuity of leadership and accountability to keep the school running smoothly. About You You will need successful senior management experience, including experience of strategic planning, people management, administration, financial management, and project management. Experience in property and facilities management and/or site development is essential. You will also need the ability to resolve complex problems and situations, effectively using resources and utilising strategic thinking to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements. About the School Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London's cultural life close at hand, the school is very well served by public transport and there are excellent local amenities nearby. The school is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as: • Competitive salaries and pay progression • Access to extensive professional development opportunities • Training grants for qualifications • Generous pension schemes • Free life assurance benefit • Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans • A Cycle to Work scheme • Competitive terms and conditions of employment • A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools To register your interest please click the apply button. Closing date is Tuesday 4th November 2025 at 9am. Our interview process is designed to give you a clear understanding of our school and the role while allowing us to get to know you better. It consists of two stages: First stage interviews will take place in week commencing 10th November 2025. Final stage interviews will take place on Wednesday 19th November 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted. The school may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
The role South Hampstead High School is looking for a dynamic, passionate, and imaginative LAMDA Teacher to join its thriving Drama Department. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire young performers at one of the UK's leading independent schools, nurturing their creativity, confidence, and passion for the stage. As a LAMDA Teacher, you will deliver energetic and inspiring one-to-one and small group lessons, preparing students for LAMDA examinations across a range of disciplines, including acting, verse and prose, speaking in public, devising drama, and Shakespeare qualifications. You will work with pupils from Year 7 to Year 13, equipping them with the skills to succeed while fostering a genuine passion for performance within your students. This is a part-time position, working Thursdays and Fridays from 12pm to 6pm, with additional hours available during LAMDA examination sessions in February, March, and July 2026. You will take over an established timetable of around 30 to 40 enthusiastic students, with full handover support from our two in-house LAMDA teachers. The contract is offered on a self-employed basis, with termly earnings expected to range between £5,000 and £7,000, depending on pupil numbers. There may also be opportunities to increase this role up to a maximum of five days per week depending on pupil demand in the future. About the School Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London's cultural life close at hand, the school is very well served by public transport and there are excellent local amenities nearby. The school is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. To find out more and to apply, please click the apply button. The closing date for applications is Monday 3rd November 2025 at 9am. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the published interview date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted. The school may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post .
Oct 21, 2025
Full time
The role South Hampstead High School is looking for a dynamic, passionate, and imaginative LAMDA Teacher to join its thriving Drama Department. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire young performers at one of the UK's leading independent schools, nurturing their creativity, confidence, and passion for the stage. As a LAMDA Teacher, you will deliver energetic and inspiring one-to-one and small group lessons, preparing students for LAMDA examinations across a range of disciplines, including acting, verse and prose, speaking in public, devising drama, and Shakespeare qualifications. You will work with pupils from Year 7 to Year 13, equipping them with the skills to succeed while fostering a genuine passion for performance within your students. This is a part-time position, working Thursdays and Fridays from 12pm to 6pm, with additional hours available during LAMDA examination sessions in February, March, and July 2026. You will take over an established timetable of around 30 to 40 enthusiastic students, with full handover support from our two in-house LAMDA teachers. The contract is offered on a self-employed basis, with termly earnings expected to range between £5,000 and £7,000, depending on pupil numbers. There may also be opportunities to increase this role up to a maximum of five days per week depending on pupil demand in the future. About the School Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London's cultural life close at hand, the school is very well served by public transport and there are excellent local amenities nearby. The school is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. To find out more and to apply, please click the apply button. The closing date for applications is Monday 3rd November 2025 at 9am. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the published interview date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted. The school may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post .
The role Are you a calm, reliable and punctual individual, who is capable of supporting young people during one of the most important times of their school lives? South Hampstead High School is looking for enthusiastic Examination Invigilators to help ensure that our exams run smoothly, efficiently, and in full compliance with national standards. You will be responsible for upholding the integrity and security of examination materials and overseeing the conduct of exams in line with the examination board and Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations. You will help prepare examination rooms, distribute papers, and provide the necessary support to ensure that every student can complete their assessments under the correct conditions. We are looking for well-organised individuals with excellent attention to detail and the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure. Clear spoken English, along with strong literacy and numeracy skills are essential, as you will be required to communicate instructions clearly and write accurate messages for students on display boards. While previous experience in a similar role is desirable, it is not essential. The salary for this role is £15.26 per hour. This is a part time position with variable hours depending on the examination schedule, offering a flexible and rewarding opportunity to play a key role in our dedicated Invigilator team. About the School Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London's cultural life close at hand, the school is very well served by public transport and there are excellent local amenities nearby. The school is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as: Competitive salaries and pay progression Access to extensive professional development opportunities Training grants for qualifications Generous pension schemes Free life assurance benefit Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans A Cycle to Work scheme Competitive terms and conditions of employment A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools To find out more and to apply, please click the apply button. The closing date for applications is Monday 10th November 2025 at 9am. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the published interview date . We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted. The school may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post .
Oct 21, 2025
Full time
The role Are you a calm, reliable and punctual individual, who is capable of supporting young people during one of the most important times of their school lives? South Hampstead High School is looking for enthusiastic Examination Invigilators to help ensure that our exams run smoothly, efficiently, and in full compliance with national standards. You will be responsible for upholding the integrity and security of examination materials and overseeing the conduct of exams in line with the examination board and Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations. You will help prepare examination rooms, distribute papers, and provide the necessary support to ensure that every student can complete their assessments under the correct conditions. We are looking for well-organised individuals with excellent attention to detail and the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure. Clear spoken English, along with strong literacy and numeracy skills are essential, as you will be required to communicate instructions clearly and write accurate messages for students on display boards. While previous experience in a similar role is desirable, it is not essential. The salary for this role is £15.26 per hour. This is a part time position with variable hours depending on the examination schedule, offering a flexible and rewarding opportunity to play a key role in our dedicated Invigilator team. About the School Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London's cultural life close at hand, the school is very well served by public transport and there are excellent local amenities nearby. The school is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as: Competitive salaries and pay progression Access to extensive professional development opportunities Training grants for qualifications Generous pension schemes Free life assurance benefit Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans A Cycle to Work scheme Competitive terms and conditions of employment A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools To find out more and to apply, please click the apply button. The closing date for applications is Monday 10th November 2025 at 9am. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the published interview date . We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted. The school may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post .
