Headteacher

The Governors of The King David High School are seeking to appoint a Headteacher to provide inspirational leadership for our school community and enable the school to build on its achievements and develop still further.

The King David High School is an academically successful, warm and caring Jewish school, until recently, consistently ranked amongst the top performing non-selective schools in the country.

The school’s mission is to provide academic excellence in a friendly and supportive environment, where each child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential in terms of academic achievement, creativity and personal development.

The values of the Jewish faith underpin all that we do and we hope to produce confident young adults who will be outstanding citizens with a sense of purpose and a wish to contribute.

The position offers an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and young people and committed to achieving the highest standards in every aspect of school life. The post would also be ideal for a deputy head in the state sector or private sector who are looking to step up to their first a headship position. The successful applicant will be a dynamic leader and strategic thinker who possesses excellent communication skills, vision and drive as well as an understanding of budgets and finance. We welcome applications from candidates of any faith or none.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.

We would encourage potential applicants to visit the school.

Please contact Will Bridge at Academicis on 07825 346535 or

via email at wbridge@academicis.co.uk to have a confidential conversation and

to find out more about this excellent opportunity. Closing date:  Tuesday 29th October.