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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.
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TEACHING STAFF VACANCIES
TEACHER OF TEXTILES
Required from: September 2024
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: ECT/PL1/PL2
The role:
Northwood College has a great opportunity available for a Textiles Teacher to join our leading academic day school and to be part of an exceptionally creative, warm and supportive community. We are looking for candidates who have the drive and motivation to contribute to the development of our growing department.
The ability to teach Textiles: Art and Design at GCSE and A Level is essential.
The Department:
In Textiles pupils develop creative and practical techniques and technical knowledge preparing them to participate in a world of rapidly changing creative arts and technologies. They learn to be creative and imaginative in solving problems, developing invaluable life skills. At both GCSE and A level we follow the Art and Design: Textile Design AQA Examination Board. Year on year grades have been outstanding in this subject.
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.
Applications must be received by 9am on Tuesday 7 May 2024. We reserve the right to appoint prior to this deadline, so early applications are encouraged. Interviews will take place on Thursday 9 May 2024.
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 Senior School Classroom Teacher Job Description
TEACHER OF PSYCHOLOGY (0.35)
Required from: September 2024
Contract term: Permanent Part-time
Hours: Part-time 0.35
Salary: ECT/PL1/PL2
The role:
This is an excellent opportunity for a well-qualified, enthusiastic graduate teacher to join a popular and dynamic department. The successful candidate will be required to teach A Level Psychology to pupils in Years 12 and 13. The Teacher of Psychology will need to be dynamic and enthusiastic, with a flair for creativity.
The Department:
Psychology is taught at A level only, following the AQA Specification A syllabus. It is an extremely popular subject at A Level with our students, and is well-established within the Sixth Form. The department consists of two members of staff – the Head of Psychology and an additional teacher. All of our students are enthusiastic and willing to learn.
Academic standards in Psychology are high, with most students expected to achieve A* – C in the A level examinations. However, within the selective intake the ability range of Psychology students is broad and 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 DVDs, interactive resource booklets and the development of the Psychology intranet.
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.
Applications must be received by 9am on Tuesday 7 May 2024.
We reserve the right to appoint prior to this deadline, so early applications are encouraged. Interviews will take place shortly after receipt 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 will apply to this post.
Senior School Classroom Teacher
SUPPORT STAFF VACANCIES
EYFS Teaching Assistant
Required from: September 2024
Contract term: Full-time (term time only)
Hours: 36 hours per week for full time
Salary: GDST Support Staff Pay Grade 3
The role:
Northwood College Junior School are seeking a full-time and a part-time enthusiastic, caring and committed, qualified Teaching Assistant to play a complementary and supporting role in encouraging our EYFS, KS1 and KS2 pupils in their learning and the acquisition of skills. This provides a wonderful opportunity to join our outstanding and inclusive team (ISI Inspection 2021) at NWC. We are a forward thinking, well established yet growing school who value our staff and the contribution they make to the educational experience for our pupils.
We would welcome applications from those with experience in either EYFS, KS1 and KS2 candidates and are keen to attract a wide range of candidates from both the state and independent sector. This approach is in line with our authentic inclusive approach as a school. Those who may not have worked directly in a school but have also worked in other Early Years settings are encouraged to apply.
Candidates need to hold NVQ Level 3 or NNEB qualifications or the equivalent. Commitment to the wider school life is expected. NWC require one full-time teaching assistant working 36 hours per week and another part-time teaching assistant working 3 or 4 days per week (21.6 or 28.8 hours). Please specify on your cover letter whether you are looking for full or part-time working.
Department:
Set in a vibrant environment that simply buzzes with dynamic energy, excitement, curiosity and the sense of discovery, the Junior School constitutes an academically rigorous, inspirational and all-rounded education in itself, as well as providing the important bridge to our highly academic Senior School. In our recent ISI Inspection it was noted that “Pupils are excellent communicators and very articulate. They develop a wide vocabulary from a young age, become accomplished readers, speak and write well and readily apply these skills to all other areas of their learning. They are adept in debate and discussion, expressing their opinions and reasoning clearly”.
About the School:
Northwood College for Girls GDST is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 840 girls aged 3-18. We aim to foster success, endeavour, creativity, a spirit of enquiry and strength of mind. Northwood College believes, with a passion, that every day at school should be a fulfilling and enriching experience within a happy, considerate community.
We are proud to support the work of “ no outsiders” so please watch the video clip to learn more about our approach
Northwood College for Girls and No Outsiders
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
Applications must be received by 9am on Friday 26 April 2024
Interviews will be held on Friday 10 May 2024
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 Teaching Assistant Job Description
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.
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