Vacancies

Deputy Housemistress

From September 2024

Godstowe School is an independent day and boarding school for girls age 3 to 13. We have approximately 400 girls with a community of about 80 boarders from the UK as well as other countries around the world, adding an important international and multicultural dimension to the school. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and patient Deputy Housemistress for one of our 3 boarding houses. Under the leadership of the Assistant Deputy Head (Boarding) and the Houseparents/Housemistresses, the Deputy Housemistress will have the ability to relate to girls aged 7 to 13 and will share in the pastoral responsibility and well-being of girls outside of school curriculum time.  The successful candidate will be expected to take full responsibility when the Houseparent/Housemistress is off duty.

The position would suit someone with experience of working with children, preferably in a boarding environment in an independent school, and will require teamwork, flexibility, compassion, resilience and a good sense of humour.  

The ethos of boarding at Godstowe is to provide a home-from-home feel and that of a large extended family. Every boarder is encouraged to develop their full potential in all areas of life. Our aim is for all our girls to grow up as confident, happy and successful individuals. One of the many strengths of boarding at Godstowe includes the extensive Co-Curricular programme. As a non-selective school, Godstowe is thriving in terms of examination results, enrichment, art, musical and sporting achievement.

This is a full-time residential position during term time and duties will primarily be based in the boarding house.  The School offers competitive remuneration with all meals provided during term-time.  The Deputy Housemistress lives in the boarding house in a single room with en-suite, and this accommodation is available to the post holder throughout term time and also during holidays, if desired.

There is a genuine occupational requirement (as defined by Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010) for the postholder to be female. Accordingly, this post is open to women only.

Godstowe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Teacher of English

For September 2024

We require an enthusiastic, talented and caring English specialist teacher to join our English Department. 

Godstowe is a thriving, busy school enjoying a famous reputation in its field.  On our 12 acre site in High Wycombe, we educate about 400 girls, aged 3 to 13, with a few boys in our Pre-Prep.  Approximately 80 girls are boarders at the School. The School prepares children for entry, mostly at 13+ but some at 11+, into the leading independent senior schools. The School prides itself in academic excellence, whilst being non-selective at entry. For over 120 years, Godstowe girls have achieved outstanding results. Many have competed successfully for scholarships and awards at prestigious Senior Schools and have represented the School at local and national competitions. At the same time the School provides excellent pastoral care, to ensure that pupils flourish in line with our ethos of encouraging them to be confident, happy and successful. 

The successful candidate will join a professional and happy team. At Godstowe, subject teachers in the English Department focus on all aspects of the English curriculum. Candidates should be familiar with teaching for scholarships and Common Entrance examinations.

The School has excellent facilities, including a Drama studio and a modern Library. Strong pastoral support and close links with parents are the cornerstones of our education approach – the post holder may well be asked to be form tutor to a class of Year 5 or 6 children. We would welcome applications from candidates who can also teach other subjects at primary level, as this may aid with our staffing requirements in years to come. 

All full-time teachers contribute two hours per week to the extra-curricular programme. We require a qualified and experienced teacher and will consider an ECT for the position. 

The successful candidate will benefit from: 

• Substantial pension contribution.
• Significant discount on school fees.
• Complimentary lunches.
• Car parking. 
• Use of school facilities, including our indoor swimming pool. 

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School Nurse

For September 2024

Term Time Only plus INSET Days - 19 hours per week.

Godstowe School requires a dedicated, competent School Nurse to join the School’s Medical Centre.

Godstowe is a thriving, busy school enjoying a famous reputation in its field.  On our 12 acre site in High Wycombe, we educate about 400 girls, aged 3 to 13, with a few boys in our Pre-Prep.  Approximately 80 girls are boarders at the School.

The successful candidate will join a professional team of three Registered Nurses who report to the Deputy Head (Pastoral) on a day-to-day basis.  The Medical Centre is staffed on a rota basis 24 hours per day, weekdays and weekends during term-time (except for Exeat weekends).  The post holder will work on a shift pattern to be agreed to include night cover.

Apart from providing nursing care where needed as part of the team effort, the School Nurses ensure the Medical Centre’s compliance with regulatory and inspection requirements, develop and update policies and contribute to the School’s effort to best practice in pastoral care for all pupils.  In addition, the Medical Centre is a point of contact for staff members and the Nurses administer first aid to anybody on site, if required.

We require a professional caring team member who is Registered Nurse qualified (with qualification up to date) who has gained experience in looking after children and managing a diverse and demanding work load.

Benefits include meals on duty in term time.  Accommodation may be available.

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