Head of Futures
Tes Schools Recruitment
Hillingdon
- Expired
- Salary:
- Middle Leader Band 3 (£56,424 - £71,825)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 3 February 2025
Job overview
A College for Girls seeks a talented, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic staff member to lead their Futures Programme.
At the College, they believe personal attributes and emotional intelligence are absolutely essential. Academic achievement is a given, but they equip their students with an emotional quotient that will gain them interviews, a networking relationship or a place in the boardroom. This extends into their alumnae network, and they work closely with their alumnae to support them in the transition between Sixth Form life and the world of work. The work of this role also extends across the school, from their Nursery provision, through the Junior School and into the Senior section. They know that their students enter a world of opportunity and they are determined that they will be able to make an impact, as leaders of their own kind, in whatever field they choose.
The successful candidate will be able to impart their knowledge and understanding of the employment sector, drive their university, apprenticeship and gap year provision and equip students with the skills essential for today’s rapidly developing workforce. There is also the opportunity to teach curriculum and enrichment lessons throughout the school.
The successful candidate will become fully trained and up to date with the latest changes to UCAS personal statement and reference requirements. They must also be prepared to teach throughout the age range, including KS3, GCSE and A Level. They have no preference over subject specialism. The successful applicant would also be responsible for the education and introduction to a variety of Careers across the Junior and Senior schools. Commitment to wider school life is expected.
The Department:
This is an exciting time to join as a leader of their Futures provision. They have a newly refurbished Sixth Form Centre at the heart of their school, with aspirational study spaces and facilities, offering a cutting-edge teaching and learning environment. Their Sixth Form is a key focal point of their school, and their goal is to help girls refine and magnify their emotional intelligence—so that no matter what they decide to pursue as a career, they can ask questions, develop creative solutions, think critically, draw conclusions and be intellectually curious members of society. The successful applicant will be a core member of the Sixth Form team.
This position would also develop the Careers provision across the Junior and Senior schools. All students from Year 7 to Year 10 have a dedicated Careers Week, including a full day off timetable to help develop their knowledge of career pathways. They have a dedicated ‘Next Steps Week’ in Year 12, as well as a Spring Term series of weekly speakers in their Horizons Programme.
They have a large proportion of their students who apply to university through UCAS in Year 13. Many of their students go on to Russell Group universities, with the majority of them attending their firm or insurance choice. In recent years we have had an increasing number of students who are applying to universities abroad (including the USA and Europe), taking gap years and applying for degree apprenticeships. We recognise that each student will be taking opportunities that are unique to their circumstances and beneficial to their personal development, and we provide thorough support throughout their journey.
Their careers provision continues to grow, and they are currently developing their whole school Careers Week, their Networking Breakfasts and their cross-school Careers Series within the Trust
Professional development and life-long learning are essential to their school, and they ensure variety, motivation and CPD opportunities. They value collaboration and work well as a team to provide the very best careers provision for their students.
About the School:
The College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 880 girls aged 3-18. At the College they value character and academic rigour equally. Their curriculum ignites intellectual curiosity and fosters emotional intelligence, building resilience through challenge.
Both pupils and staff are encouraged to find and develop their passions and talents, through clubs, societies and an extensive programme of CPD. All members of the College community are expected to act with compassion and integrity, with respect for others and the environment and an awareness of global responsibility.
Everyone is equally valued in their College family and their dynamic young women are proud of their school. Looking after one another and rejoicing in one another’s successes comes second nature to a College girl as does her ‘can-do’ attitude and drive.
The College is at an exhilarating moment in its evolution, with a dynamic and ambitious Senior Leadership Team and a range of new developments (including a Sixth Form Centre and the Alvarium science building). The successful candidate will be similarly ambitious for the school and ready to make an impact in their vibrant learning community.
Benefits:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Good transport links
- Training grants for qualifications
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at the trust schools
- Childcare vouchers, interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
- Access to the school gym and swimming pool
- Free school lunches
- Retail and lifestyle discounts via Pluxee
- Financial guidance and support
For further details and an application form please click apply.
Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented ethnicities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single aspect of a job description and person specification. At the College they are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so they encourage you to apply even if your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification or experience in the information provided.
Applications must be received by 4pm on Monday 3rd February 2025.
Interviews will take place the following week.
All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.
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Please include REF: AD2164092 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.
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