Job Reference #
EDV/2025/SHS/93166
Location
Eastbury Road, Northwood, Hertfordshire, HA6 3AS
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Term
Full-Time
Salary
£75,000.00 - £80,000.00 Annually (FTE)
Closing Date
8:00am, 28th Apr 2025
Start Date
ASAP
Positions Available 1
CORE PURPOSE
- Oversight of the day-to-day non-academic management of the school ensuring smooth support operations and commercial matters (with the exception of Finance)
- the contractual oversight and review of key external contractor services, e.g. catering/cleaning.
- project management as directed by the Head
- oversight and responsibility for the implementation of an effective Risk and Compliance framework.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR
Experience
Proven track record of leadership and senior management in a complex professional structure
Experience of budgeting
- Business acumen to be able to assist Governing Council and the Headmistress to develop a vision for the school’s future.
- Track record of working successfully with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- General management experience as well as specialist experience in at least one function.
- Computer literate and a confident user of IT for communications and management purposes
Personal Attributes:
- Leads by example and commands the respect of staff and parents.
- Committed team player with a collegiate and collaborative approach together with an ability and willingness to create a working environment in which staff are empowered to take decisions.
- Good sense of humour and the ability to create a working environment in which people work hard and enjoy being part of the team.
- Develops and maintains strong and positive relationships with Governors, the Headmistress, staff, and parents.
- Demonstrates personal strength of character through transparency, integrity, and fairness. Has a strong sense of personal accountability.
- Strong listening and communication skills, both written and oral.
- Evidence of the ability to produce accurate and succinct minutes of meetings.
- Demonstrates personal dynamism, energy, and enthusiasm, with a positive outlook.
- Demonstrates a commitment to sound principles of management, through the establishment of clear standards and expectations, effective performance management, effective delegation, and time management.
- Demonstrates sound judgement in the appointment, development, support, and encouragement of non-teaching staff.
- Demonstrates good judgement, and a fair and calm approach.
- Strong attention to detail, efficient, and works effectively to deadlines.
- Conveys the School’s vision to the team in a clear, compelling, and inspiring way for the betterment of the school overall.
- Is comfortable in a role supporting the overall leadership of another, whilst being able to act as confidante by offering constructive advice and guidance
APPLICATION PROCESS
Closing date: 8.00am on Monday 28th April 2025
Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserve the right to close the advert early.
Due to the high volume of applicants, we receive, if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume we will not be progressing your application further on this occasion.
THESELECTIONPROCESS
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the school where they will be interviewed by members of the Senior Leadership Team and have a tour of the school.
St Helen’s school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as detailed in Part 3 (Safer Recruitment) of the KCSIE 2024 guidance document. Applicants will be asked for proof of right to work in the UK and undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the disclosure and barring service.
Suzanne Hart
01923843233
suzanne.hart@sthelens.london
