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Thank you for your interest in working at Northwood College for Girls.

Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 880 girls aged 3-18.  Located in North West London, most of our pupils come from professional or business backgrounds with a wide catchment area which encompasses parts of the North London, Buckinghamshire and Middlesex community.

The school is part of the Girls’ Day School Trust and offers:

  • the opportunity to teach highly motivated, talented pupils
  • an enhanced salary scale
  • access to the GDST’s programme of professional development
  • a pleasant and convenient location in North West London with excellent transport links

There is also the opportunity of reduced tuition fees at Northwood College for daughters of established staff (subject to the usual entry requirements).

All adults employed at the school are cleared for working with children and young people through the Disclosure and Barring Service.


To apply for teaching positions all applicants must complete an online application form via the link below.  In addition applicants should provide :

  • a full letter of application
  • a detailed CV
  • the name, email address and telephone number of two professional referees, one of whom should be the Head of their present or most recent school

Teachers are expected to have a suitable degree and teaching qualification, unless their experience and further training makes them qualified to teach a subject they did not initially study to degree level.

GDST is a phased withdrawal employer, which means that teaching staff are enrolled into our alternative to the Teachers Pension Scheme, the Flexible Pension Plan for Teachers (or ‘FPP(T)’ for short). This is a defined contributions pension scheme to which the GDST contributes 18% of your salary every month. The scheme provides you with a lot of choice and flexibility and comes with additional income protection and life assurance cover as standard. More information on the scheme is available here: https://workplace.aviva.co.uk/gdst/ and a booklet is available here: https://library.aviva.com/tridion/documents/view/gdst_flexible_pension_booklet_hyperlinked_aw.pdf

GDST Teacher Standards

TEACHING STAFF VACANCIES


 

TEACHER OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Required from: April/September 2025
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: PL1/PL2

The role:

An inspiring and impactful teacher is required to teach in our dynamic Physical Education Department. Working closely with our enthusiastic and ambitious Director of Sport, they will play a critical role in the crafting and delivery of the curriculum from EYFS through to KS5.

The successful candidate will be a passionate subject advocate, eager to communicate their enthusiasm for sport and physical activity in order to encourage NWC girls to strive for success, whilst also developing an understanding of the importance of an active lifestyle. They will be a flexible team player, committed to supporting their departmental colleagues and they will readily contribute to the wider life of the department and school through extra-curricular squads, clubs and fixtures. They will have the ability to coach more than one sport to a high standard, with particular expertise in one of our main sports (netball, football, hockey, badminton, gymnastics, dance, swimming, athletics, cricket) being an advantage.

The Department:

The Physical Education Department is a positive and dedicated team of eight, led by our enthusiastic Director of Sport who is keen to develop competitive sport, whilst also encouraging participation and a love of physical activity. The department delivers the full Physical Education curriculum across EYFS to KS5, which includes swimming and a range of traditional and contemporary sports. We offer academic courses at KS4 (AQA GCSE) and KS5 (OCR A Level).

The department has some excellent facilities including a large 4 badminton court sports hall, an indoor 6 lane 25 metre swimming pool, two netball / tennis courts, a small astro-turf which caters for a further two netball courts, a hockey D and multi-use pitch, a large grass pitch and a long jump pit. There is also a 7 metre high, five line climbing wall that includes 3 auto belays and a 30 metre traversing wall.

We run an extensive extra-curricular programme, with competitive and development squads in netball, swimming, hockey, badminton, dance, gymnastics, football, tennis, athletics and cricket. It is vital that the successful candidate is fully committed to offering expertise in specific sports, whilst also being flexible in offering other activities if required within the extra-curricular offer at NWC. We currently compete in the majority of Hillingdon Borough leagues and competitions, as well as regular fixtures against a range of independent schools. We also benefit from entering teams in GDST rallies, which take place twice a term and offer girls the opportunity to compete at a high level against other GDST schools in a wide range of sports.

About the School:

Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 880 girls aged 3-18. At NWC, we value character and academic rigour equally. Our curriculum ignites intellectual curiosity and fosters emotional intelligence, building resilience through challenge. An NWC education enables every girl to lead a purposeful life and feel successful in their learning.

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 NWC 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 our NWC family and our dynamic young women are proud of their school. Looking after one another and rejoicing in one another’s successes comes second nature to a NWC girl as does her ‘can-do’ attitude and drive.

NWC 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 our vibrant learning community.

Benefits:

As part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

  • 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 GDST 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 HERE        

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 NWC we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so we 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 9am on Monday 24 February.
Interviews will take place shortly after the application deadline.

References for shortlisted candidates will be taken up before interview.

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.

NWC PE TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION


TEACHER OF PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION & ETHICS (PRE) /
PSYCHOLOGY / SOCIOLOGY

Required from: September 2025
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: Full Time / Part Time
Salary: UQT/ECT/PL1/PL2

The role:

An enthusiastic and engaging teacher is required to join one of our leading departments in the Humanities and/or Social Sciences.

The successful candidate will be, above all, passionate about their relevant subject areas. They will be excited about sharing their subject passion with our students and ready to make a mark on our vibrant school community through their teaching.

The successful candidate will be required to teach a combination of Key Stage 3 Philosophy, Religion and Ethics, alongside at least one of Religious Studies, Psychology and/or Sociology at A Level. An ability to teach Religious Studies at GCSE would be advantageous but is not a requirement.

This role is available as either part or full time, depending on the subject offering of the successful candidate. Please indicate your preference in your cover letter, alongside the subjects you can offer.

The Departments:

Philosophy, Religion and Ethics is a highly regarded subject within the school and has an excellent academic reputation. At Key Stage 3 students use a worldviews approach to study the six major world religions and explore philosophical and moral issues related to life in the twenty-first century. The subject is a popular subject at GCSE and A Level and girls achieve impressive results. We follow the AQA specification at GCSE and OCR at A Level. The department runs an annual Philosothon competition with other local schools and invites in guest speakers and judges, providing a great opportunity to improve discussion and debate skills and to develop new ideas. The department also hosts an Interfaith event allowing students to explore a diversity of beliefs in our community. The subject has a broad reach across the whole school, and PRE teachers frequently collaborate with other departments. The department is also responsible for teaching the Sixth Form PPE Extend course, preparing students for applications to university in this subject.

Psychology is one of most popular A Level choices with many students pursuing the subject beyond Sixth Form. Students follow the AQA Specification A. Academic standards in Psychology are high, with most students expected to achieve A* – C in the A level examinations. The Department has a strong focus on the monitoring and tracking process to ensure there is support for students to achieve the highest grades of which they are capable. The department is well-resourced and facilities include interactive whiteboards, educational videos, interactive resource booklets and a wide variety of online platforms, such as Up Learn, all used to promote students’ independent learning.

Sociology is one of our newest and fastest growing subjects in the Sixth Form. The subject is available only at A Level and often attracts a keen interest from the prospective Year 11 students, who are provided taster lessons during GCSE studies. Students of Sociology follow the AQA syllabus and many take the subject in conjunction with Religious Studies and/or Psychology. Our students are highly motivated and keen to draw on contemporary case studies and real-world experiences.

About the School:

Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 880 girls aged 3-18. At NWC, we value character and academic rigour equally. Our curriculum ignites intellectual curiosity and fosters emotional intelligence, building resilience through challenge. An NWC education enables every girl to lead a purposeful life and feel successful in their learning.

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 NWC 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 our NWC family and our dynamic young women are proud of their school. Looking after one another and rejoicing in one another’s successes comes second nature to a NWC girl as does her ‘can-do’ attitude and drive.

NWC 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 our vibrant learning community.

Benefits:

As part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

  • 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 GDST 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 visit the school’s website at: www.northwoodcollege.net           

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 NWC we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so we 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 9am on Monday 24 February.
Interviews will take place shortly after receipt of applications.

References for shortlisted candidates will be taken up before interview.

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.

Senior School Classroom Teacher Job Description


TEACHER OF ECONOMICS & BUSINESS

Required from: September 2025
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: Full Time / Part Time (0.8)
Salary: UQT/ECT/PL1/PL2

The role:

An enthusiastic and engaging teacher is required to join our outstanding Economics & Business Department.

The successful candidate will be, above all, passionate about Business, Economics and Finance. They will be excited about sharing their subject passion with our students and ready to make a mark on our vibrant school community through their teaching.

The successful candidate will be required to teach both GCSE and A Level Business, alongside A Level Economics. The successful candidate will also contribute to our Year 9 Finance programme and wider entrepreneurial extra-curricular programme.

The position is available as either full time or a four-day (0.8) part time role. Please indicate your preference in your application.

The Department:

At A Level, Economics and Business are well-established and highly popular subjects. We follow the Edexcel specifications for both subjects. Our Business and Economics students have achieved 91% and 96% A*-B grades respectively over the past 5 years, and many students pursue undergraduate degrees in related fields at leading universities, such as LSE, UCL, Warwick and Nottingham.

Economics & Business has considerably expanded its offer at Northwood College in recent years. All students in Year 9 now study Level 2 Certificate in Financial Education (CeFE) offered by the London Institute of Banking and Finance (moving to Agored Cymru from September 2025). The Department also oversees the teaching of financial literacy through our PSHE programme across the school. There are also opportunities to work with our Junior School students on understanding money as part of their mathematics and numeracy lessons.

From September 2025, we will have our first cohort for GCSE Business. This option has proven tremendously popular with our current Year 9 students, with over half the year group opting for the subject. We will follow the Edexcel specification.

As part of our Sixth Form Extend programme, the Economics & Business Department have offered courses on Famous Economists (Contemporary and Classical) and hot topics such as the rise of China in the market for Electric Vehicles or the case for re-nationalising water and rail services. Our Extend programme is flexible around the needs of the students and the expertise of the teachers with courses changing each year.

The Department also runs the GDST Lead programme in year 12, run in partnership with the London School of Economics and Political Sciences (LSE) in conjunction with 23 sister schools across the country. Through GDST LEAD we encourage students to develop an enterprising mindset and employability skills in order to bring a business idea to market so that they secure maximum returns for a social cause of their choice.

About the School:

Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 880 girls aged 3-18. At NWC, we value character and academic rigour equally. Our curriculum ignites intellectual curiosity and fosters emotional intelligence, building resilience through challenge. An NWC education enables every girl to lead a purposeful life and feel successful in their learning. 

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 NWC 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 our NWC family and our dynamic young women are proud of their school. Looking after one another and rejoicing in one another’s successes comes second nature to a NWC girl as does her ‘can-do’ attitude and drive. 

NWC 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 our vibrant learning community.

Benefits:

As part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

  • 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 GDST 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 HERE

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 NWC we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so we 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 9am on Monday 24 February.
Interviews will take place shortly after the application deadline.

References for shortlisted candidates will be taken up before interview.

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.

Senior School Classroom Teacher Job Description


HEAD OF FUTURES

Required from: September 2025
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Middle Leader Band 3 (£56,424 – £71,825)

The role:

Northwood College for Girls seeks a talented, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic staff member to lead our Futures Programme. At Northwood College, we believe personal attributes and emotional intelligence are absolutely essential. Academic achievement is a given, but we equip our students with an emotional quotient that will gain them interviews, a networking relationship or a place in the boardroom. This extends into our alumnae network, and we work closely with our 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 our Nursery provision, through the Junior School and into the Senior section. We know that our students enter a world of opportunity and we 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 our 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. We 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 our Futures provision. We have a newly refurbished Sixth Form Centre at the heart of our school, with aspirational study spaces and facilities, offering a cutting-edge teaching and learning environment. Our Sixth Form is a key focal point of our school, and our 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. We have a dedicated ‘Next Steps Week’ in Year 12, as well as a Spring Term series of weekly speakers in our Horizons Programme.

We have a large proportion of our students who apply to university through UCAS in Year 13. Many of our 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.

Our careers provision continues to grow, and we are currently developing our whole school Careers Week, our Networking Breakfasts and our cross-school Careers Series within the GDST.

Professional development and life-long learning are essential to our school, and we ensure variety, motivation and CPD opportunities. We value collaboration and work well as a team to provide the very best careers provision for our students.

About the School:

Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 880 girls aged 3-18. At NWC, we value character and academic rigour equally. Our curriculum ignites intellectual curiosity and fosters emotional intelligence, building resilience through challenge. An NWC education enables every girl to lead a purposeful life and feel successful in their learning.

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 NWC 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 our NWC family and our dynamic young women are proud of their school. Looking after one another and rejoicing in one another’s successes comes second nature to a NWC girl as does her ‘can-do’ attitude and drive.

NWC 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 our vibrant learning community.

Benefits:

As part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

  • 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 GDST 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 HERE

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 NWC we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so we 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 9am on Tuesday 4 February.
Interviews will take place prior to half-term.

We reserve the right to appoint prior to this deadline, so early applications are encouraged. Interviews will take place shortly after receipt of applications.
References for shortlisted candidates will be taken up before interview.

Head of Futures Candidate Brief

Head of Futures Job Description


HEAD OF HISTORY & POLITICS

Required from: September 2025
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Middle Leader Band 3 (£56,424 – £71,825)

The role:
Northwood College for Girls seeks a talented, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic teacher to lead our History & Politics Department. The successful candidate will be able to communicate their enjoyment of the subjects to students, strive to maintain the highest academic standards and promote a genuine passion for History and Politics. They will be a passionate subject advocate, both an inspiring leader and flexible team player, committed to getting the best out of their departmental colleagues and working more broadly with the other Humanities Heads of Department.

The Department:
The History and Politics Department is a flourishing department with a dedicated and driven team. All students study History from Year 7 with a broad and diverse curriculum, covering traditional topics such  as William the Conqueror and  Medieval England, alongside learning about Genghis Khan and Mansa Musa. In Year 8 our curriculum currently includes The Reformation and Elizabethan England, alongside a deep study of enslavement in Africa and the legacy of slavery across Europe. The Year 9 curriculum focuses on the 20th Century, with topics including Women’s Suffrage, World War I and key events of World War II (including the Holocaust and use of the atomic bomb).

History is one of our most popular option subjects in Year 10/11. We follow the Edexcel IGCSE specification and students achieve exceptionally highly, with the average grade of 8.11 in the Summer 2024. For their depth studies paper, we cover Germany: development of dictatorship, 1918–45 and A world divided: superpower relations, 1943–72, and for investigation and breadth studies we cover The USA, 1918–41 and Changes in medicine, c1848–c1948. 

Many of our students continue to pursue the subject at A Level (and beyond) where we follow the OCR specification, with topics including: England 1445–1509, The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993 and Civil Rights in the USA 1865–1992, alongside a 4000 word topic based coursework essay. Politics is offered as a new subject at A Level, following the Edexcel specification (Option A – Comparative Politics). 

The Department is well-resourced with plentiful supplies of ICT resources, books and subscriptions. There are two History classrooms in our Manor block (alongside other Humanities and English classrooms) as well as a dedicated A Level Seminar Room in our Old School block. The Department has a large office also located in Old School. 

The Department runs plenty of visits, commonly including a World War I battlefields trip to France or Belgium for all Year 9 students and a visit to either Warwick Castle or the Tower of London in Year 7. Our Sixth Form Politics students have also visited Parliament, in conjunction with other GDST schools. The Head of History & Politics also leads our annual Remembrance Assembly, and organises whole-school mock elections.

Professional development and life-long learning are essential to our school, and we ensure variety, motivation and CPD opportunities. We value collaboration and work well as a team to provide the very best careers provision for our students. We expect Heads of Departments to take responsibility and ownership for providing CPD opportunities for their teams in their subject areas, and regular extended department meetings are factored into our after school training programme throughout each year, alongside a dedicated academic CPD focused INSET day.

About the School:

Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 880 girls aged 3-18. At NWC, we value character and academic rigour equally. Our curriculum ignites intellectual curiosity and fosters emotional intelligence, building resilience through challenge. An NWC education enables every girl to lead a purposeful life and feel successful in their learning. 

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 NWC 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 our NWC family and our dynamic young women are proud of their school. Looking after one another and rejoicing in one another’s successes comes second nature to a NWC girl as does her ‘can-do’ attitude and drive. 

NWC 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 our vibrant learning community.

Benefits:

As part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

 

  • 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 GDST 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

For further details and an application form please CLICK HERE

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 NWC we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so we 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 9am on Tuesday 4 February.
Interviews will take place prior to half-term.

We reserve the right to appoint prior to this deadline, so early applications are encouraged. Interviews will take place shortly after receipt of applications.

References for shortlisted candidates will be taken up before interview.

Head of Department Job Description


SUPPORT STAFF VACANCIES


 

ESTATES MANAGER

Required from: Immediate
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Support Staff Grade 5

The role:

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and dynamic estates professional to join our team at Northwood College for Girls. Working closely with the Director of Finance and Operations and Senior Leadership Team, the Estates Manager will be responsible for site and facilities management,  health and safety of works, delegated maintenance budget, site security and project management of improvements.

The Estates Manager will manage the Caretaker Team and Contract Cleaners but will have a large influence over the whole school community. Candidates would ideally have a BIFM Level 4 Diploma in Facilities Management and APM PMQ.

About the School:

Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 880 girls aged 3-18. At NWC, we value character and academic rigour equally. Our curriculum ignites intellectual curiosity and fosters emotional intelligence, building resilience through challenge. An NWC education enables every girl to lead a purposeful life and feel successful in their learning.

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 NWC 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 our NWC family and our dynamic young women are proud of their school. Looking after one another and rejoicing in one another’s successes comes second nature to a NWC girl as does her ‘can-do’ attitude and drive.

NWC 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 our vibrant learning community.

Benefits:

As part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

  • Competitive salaries and pay progression
  • Access to extensive professional development opportunities
  • Training grants for qualifications
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Free life assurance benefit
  • Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
  • A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
  • 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 HERE           

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 NWC we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so we 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 12pm on Friday 14 February 2025.
Interviews will take place on Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 February 2025. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

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, including online searches will apply to this post.

Estates Manager Candidate Brief

Estates Manager Job Description and Specification

FINANCE MANAGER

Required from: Immediate
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Support Staff Grade 5

The role:

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and dynamic finance professional to join our team at Northwood College for Girls.  Working closely with the Director of Finance and Operations and Senior Leadership Team, the Finance Manager will be responsible for providing financial and accounting support to the school, including policy setting and application, resource and budget management and all elements of financial administration.

The Finance Manager will manage the Finance Assistant but will have a large influence over the whole school community.  Candidates need to hold AAT qualification, part-qualified CIMA or ACCA, or equivalent.

About the School:

Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 890 girls aged 3-18. We aim to empower each NWC girl with the knowledge, insight and motivation to enter adult-hood as a conscientious, ambitious, confident and happy member of society; one who is equipped to turn challenge into opportunity, to embrace change and innovation, to maintain a lifelong love of learning and to succeed in a path that is most advantageous to her individual strengths and aspirations.

Benefits:

As part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

  • Competitive salaries and pay progression
  • Access to extensive professional development opportunities
  • Training grants for qualifications
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Free life assurance benefit
  • Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
  • A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
  • 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 HERE           

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 NWC we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so we 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 9am on Thursday 20 February 2025.
Interviews will take place the following week. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

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, including online searches will apply to this post.

Finance Manager Candidate Brief

Please convey the message to all your staff to continue with their hard work and promote the ethos and value of Northwood College for Girls. These beliefs and philosophies are the reasons why we wanted our daughter to continue her schooling here.

— Current Parent