Learning at Michael Hall extends well beyond the academic. Students make full use of our exceptional outdoor facilities—including our walled vegetable garden, theatre, handwork huts, lake, and extensive woodlands. Our trips and residential visits provide immersive, enriching experiences and greatly enhance their classroom learning. We strive for and deliver excellence in all aspects of our educational provision. We are committed to building a community centred on kindness and compassion, and to developing pastoral systems that support children and their families through any challenges they may face. Every child in our care is encouraged to find their voice and flourish. The successful candidate will join a school that is looking forward to a bright future. Alongside key developments in our facilities, we are focused on strengthening all areas of provision—including the recruitment and retention of outstanding staff. Nestled within an extensive estate supported by Historic England, and situated on the edge of Ashdown Forest, our campus includes buildings steeped in history dating back to the 1700s, alongside a state-of-the-art gym and a world-class theatre. We are looking to appoint someone with high expectations of themselves, their colleagues, and our students—someone with the energy and determination to make a real difference. The successful candidate will be strategic, reflective, and positive; someone who motivates and inspires confidence, communicates clearly, collaborates effectively, and builds strong relationships. - Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, plus weekly faculty meetings. The role also includes occasional evening and Saturday commitments for school events and may require participation in school trips. - Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent - Holiday: School holidays - Team: Senior Leadership Team (SLT)/Educational Leadership Team (ELT); may act in a deputy capacity should the Principal be unavailable. - Salary: £43,266 - Start Date: September 2025 - Probationary Period: 12 months Please read the application pack for the full job description. Head of Upper School Required Behaviours and Responsibilities Behaviours The business professional holding this role needs to demonstrate the following essential personal behaviours in order to undertake their role: Agile and Resourceful: Communicates with impact, and makes complex issues clear, to enable a way forward. Leads: Challenges constructively and confidently. Collaborative: Proactively develops and sustains relationships with key stakeholders. Decisive: Takes responsibility for mistakes that sit within their remit, encouraging learning and demonstrating ownership for the actions to make things right. Emotionally Intelligent: Tailors their influencing style and selects appropriate communication channels to engage and influence others effectively. Personal and Professional Conduct In line with the National Steiner Waldorf Teacher' Standards (July 2020), the teaching professional holding this role is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct. The following statements define the behaviour and attitudes which set the required standard for conduct: Teachers uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school, by: • Treating pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times • Having regard for the need to safeguard pupils' well-being, in accordance with statutory provisions • Showing appreciation of and respect for the rights of others • Not undermining fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and appreciation for those with different faiths and beliefs • Ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways which exploit pupils' vulnerability or might lead them to break the law Role Responsibilities Main purpose The Head of Upper School will support the Principal in: • Communicating the school’s vision and supporting strategic leadership • Bring Waldorf principles to all areas of responsibility • The day-to-day management of the school • Formulating and implementing aims, objectives, and policy. • Managing staff and resources • Monitoring progress towards meeting the school’s aims and objectives The Head of Upper School will also have a timetabled teaching commitment of 40% complying with the Teachers’ Standards and modelling best practice for others. They may also be required to undertake any of the duties delegated by the Principal. Please read the application pack for the full job description. Interview date - Thursday 22nd May or by agreement prior.