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Salary: Competitive salary, plus excellent benefits
Required from: January 2026
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Role Overview
This exciting opportunity calls for strategic leadership and effective running of South Hampstead High School, the 2022 Independent Girls’ School of the Year. The role combines long‑term planning with day‑to‑day oversight, optimising resources, and driving service quality to support the school’s educational mission.
Responsibilities
* Lead long‑term planning and day‑to‑day oversight of staff and services.
* Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for key areas such as facilities management, health & safety, enterprise and commercial development, and events.
* Manage in‑house teams and contractors, driving efficiency across support services.
* Commercialise school facilities, pursue cost‑saving opportunities and service improvements.
* Oversee estates, maintenance, cleaning and security teams to ensure smooth operations.
* Collaborate closely with the Director of Finance and Operations on building projects and with the Premises Manager on health & safety.
* Deputise for the Director of Finance and Operations as required to maintain leadership continuity.
Qualifications
* Senior management experience including strategic planning, people management, administration, financial management and project management.
* Essential experience in property and facilities management and/or site development.
* Strong problem‑solving skills, strategic thinking and ability to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and ethical requirements.
About the School
South Hampstead High School, located in leafy Hampstead, offers a stimulating and challenging environment with excellent public transport links and local amenities.
Benefits
* Competitive salaries and pay progression
* Extensive professional development opportunities
* Training grants for qualifications
* Generous pension schemes
* Free life assurance benefit
* Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
* A Cycle to Work scheme
* Competitive terms and conditions of employmentDiscount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
Closing date is Tuesday 4th November 2025 at 9am.
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