Join Our Staff
As Head of Wimbledon High School, I’m delighted you are interested in joining our staff. There’s a distinct atmosphere at WHS, which I hope you will have a chance to witness. It’s an academic and purposeful place, yet full of fun and laughter.
Our innovative Playful Scholarship approach in Seniors and focus on PLAY in Juniors allow our students the space to be creative, to collaborate and solve problems as they tackle big questions and make connections between subjects. Our impressive teachers and support staff inspire our girls; together we embrace the joy of learning and all the aspects of school life that make Wimbledon a very special community.
Fionnuala Kennedy
Head
Current Vacancies
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Required: As Soon As Possible
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: £29,500
Full Role InformationApply Here
Application deadline: 9.00am on Monday 21 October 2024
Interview date: Tuesday 29 October 2024
The role
In this role you will play a vital part in the security, general maintenance, and upkeep of our buildings. Joining a friendly, dynamic, and supportive Estates team, working in a fast-paced environment. If you have a keen interest in general DIY and repairs, this is a great opportunity to develop and enhance your skills and experience. You will assist the Assistant Estates Manager & Estates Manager in the day-to-day maintenance and operation of the school.About youYou will be able to complete general manual handling tasks including lifting, moving, and carrying of deliveries, furniture, and other loads.You will also have an interest in general maintenance and repairs (painting, carpentry, plumbing etc.)You will have some understanding of relevant Health and Safety legislation.You will have knowledge of fire safety, security, and emergency procedures.You will have a willingness to undertake relevant training, which will support your progress and development in the role and within the Estates team.About the School:
Since 1880, Wimbledon High School GDST has been educating girls to go out into the world and make a difference. Our acclaimed pastoral programme GROW, enriching co-curricular opportunities, character-forging partnerships and our ‘playful scholarship’ approach to academic life make for a compelling environment where every individual can flourish and be herself. Located in the heart of Wimbledon, we are less than 20 minutes from central London.
BenefitsAs part of the Girls’ Day School Trust, 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 schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- 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
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. -
Required: As Soon As Possible
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: Grade 3 Support Staff £30,000
Full Role InformationApply Here
Application deadline: 9.00am on Tuesday 8 October 2024
Interview date: Friday 18 October 2024.
The role
If you are an experienced administrator, this position offers the opportunity to play a key role providing administrative support to a friendly and dynamic Estates team at one of London’s top day schools.
The Estates team at Wimbledon High School is responsible for the security and maintenance of the school’s building and facilities, ensuring the highest standards are always met.
As Administrator for the team, one of your main responsibilities will be managing the Estates helpdesk. This will involve managing workflow and creating worksheets for the team and liaising with contractors as required.
General duties will include ordering supplies for the team, raising purchase orders, taking minutes at meetings, and coordinating resources for school events.
About you
To be considered for this role, you will need strong IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office as well as the ability to manage and maintain records and manage the online helpdesk system.
You will also be able to work as part of a team, manage your time effectively and use your own initiative.
Good literacy, numeracy and communication skills are pivotal to this role.
You will have at least a basic understanding of Health and Safety and a willingness to undertake Health and Safety training.
You will have at least a basic knowledge of fire safety, security, and emergency procedures.
You will have a willingness to undertake relevant training, which will support your progress and development in the role and within the Estates team.
About the School
Since 1880, Wimbledon High School GDST has been educating girls to go out into the world and make a difference. Our acclaimed pastoral programme GROW, enriching co-curricular opportunities, character-forging partnerships and our ‘playful scholarship’ approach to academic life make for a compelling environment where every individual can flourish and be herself. Located in the heart of Wimbledon, we are less than 20 minutes from central London.
Benefits
As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust, 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
- GDST Flexible Pension Plan (Details from: https://workplace.aviva.co.uk/gdst/)
- Training grants for qualifications
- Free life assurance benefit
- 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
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.
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Contract term: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: Competitive plus benefits
Start date: April 2025
Full Role InformationApply Here
Application Deadline: 9am on Monday 28th October 2024
Interview Date: Thursday 7th November 2024
The role
Wimbledon High School is looking for a dynamic and innovative teacher to provide inspirational leadership to our Art Department.
As Head of Art and Design, you will contribute to the strategic direction and development of the department, preparing a plan that will ensure the department continues to be innovative, creative, successful and ambitious, inspiring a love of the subject in our students.
You will also lead and manage department staff, promoting excellence in teaching and learning that will help students to develop their potential within Art and Design. This role will be key to ensuring that we deliver a high quality academic and creative experience to all students within a safe, well-supported, well-resourced and well-looked after environment.
You will be a positive and enthusiastic teacher, with excellent subject knowledge in Art and Design (especially in Fine Art). You will possess previous experience of teaching Art from KS3-KS5, including GCSE and A Level. Strong leadership, self-management and decision-making skills are essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively with others.
The Art and Design Department
Our thriving Art and Design Department has an excellent reputation for delivering a progressively challenging, stimulating and fun art education throughout the school. The department consists of three full-time teachers, one part-time teacher and a technician, as well as a fixed-term PT Digital Assistant.
We occupy the top floor of the STEAM Tower, which comprises three studios, printmaking facilities, a departmental office and resources rooms, as well as a wonderful central library/gallery area.
About the School:
Since 1880, Wimbledon High School GDST has been educating girls to go out into the world and make a difference. Our acclaimed pastoral programme GROW, enriching co-curricular opportunities, character-forging partnerships and our ‘playful scholarship’ approach to academic life make for a compelling environment where every individual can flourish and be herself. Located in the heart of Wimbledon, we are less than 20 minutes from central London.
Benefits
As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust, 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
- GDST Flexible Pension Plan (Details from: https://workplace.aviva.co.uk/gdst/)
- Training grants for qualifications
- Free life assurance benefit
- 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
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.
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Contract term: Permanent
Hours: Full time – term time plus 5 days
Salary: Competitive plus benefits, pro-rated for term time plus 5 days
Start date: As soon as possible
Full Role InformationApply Here
Application Deadline: 9am on Monday 23 September 2024
Interview Date: Monday 30 September 2024
We are looking for a well-qualified, enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join us as a Cover Supervisor at Wimbledon High School.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will provide cover for senior school lessons in the absence of a teacher, delivering pre-planned work left by the teacher. You will maintain a high standard of discipline through the close monitoring of student behaviour, creating an environment in which pupils feel safe, secure and confident.
In addition to your classroom responsibilities, you will also undertake a range of administrative duties to support cover supervision. This will involve preparing the daily cover rota, registering staff absences and coordinating room bookings. You will also provide support to the Exams Officer when necessary.
You will need first class organisational, administrative and communication skills, along with the ability to manage a class. You will also possess excellent ICT skills and will be able to establish and maintain administrative systems and records. Previous experience in an administrative or educational setting is desirable but not essential.
About the School:
Since 1880, Wimbledon High School GDST has been educating girls to go out into the world and make a difference. Our acclaimed pastoral programme GROW, enriching co-curricular opportunities, character-forging partnerships and our ‘playful scholarship’ approach to academic life make for a compelling environment where every individual can flourish and be herself. Located in the heart of Wimbledon, we are less than 20 minutes from central London.
Benefits
As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust, 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
- GDST Flexible Pension Plan (Details from: https://workplace.aviva.co.uk/gdst/)
- Training grants for qualifications
- Free life assurance benefit
- 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
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.
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Contract term: Permanent
Hours: Full time – term time plus 5 days
Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 depending on experience (Equates to £24,462 – £26,092 pro rata for term time only plus 5 days)
Start date: As soon as possible
Full Role InformationApply Here
Application deadline: 9.00am on Tuesday 8 October 2024
Interview date: Wednesday 16 October 2024
The role
Wimbledon High School is looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and efficient administrator to support the smooth running of our senior library.
As a Library and Administrative Assistant, you will assist the School Librarian in creating and maintaining a welcoming and inspiring space for students and colleagues to study independently.
Drawing on your love of reading, you will supervise students and help them choose and find books, whilst also dealing with enquiries from staff and students. You will also assist with book displays, stocktaking and general tidiness.
Alongside your duties in the library, you will undertake general administrative tasks that support the academic life of the school.
About you
You will be an approachable and personable individual, who is able to engage and inspire others and can talk authoritatively about children’s and young adult literature.
You will need strong communication, organisational and research skills, and will be able to work collaboratively with a range of staff and students aged from 11 to 18. ICT skills and proficiency in MS Office will also be essential, along with a willingness to learn our library management software.
About the School
Since 1880, Wimbledon High School GDST has been educating girls to go out into the world and make a difference. Our acclaimed pastoral programme GROW, enriching co-curricular opportunities, character-forging partnerships and our ‘playful scholarship’ approach to academic life make for a compelling environment where every individual can flourish and be herself. Located in the heart of Wimbledon, we are less than 20 minutes from central London.
Benefits
As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust, 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
- GDST Flexible Pension Plan (Details from: https://workplace.aviva.co.uk/gdst/)
- Training grants for qualifications
- Free life assurance benefit
- 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
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Contract term: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: Competitive plus benefits
Full Role InformationApply Here
Wimbledon High School is looking for an experienced Senior Rowing Coach to play a key role within our ambitious rowing programme.
You will support the Head of Rowing with the overall running of the boat club and will provide inspirational rowing coaching to our Seniors (J16s and J18s). You will set squad training programmes, organise school holiday rowing and training camps, and assist with the management of club equipment and the boat fleet.
We are looking for a strong and inspirational leader with previous experience of coaching rowing within a school. You will also need a clean driving licence. Having a minibus certification and experience of trailer towing boats is desirable, as you will be assisting with transport to the boat club and competition venues. Coaching qualifications and coaching experience on the Tideway is desirable, but not essential.
About Wimbledon High School
Since 1880, Wimbledon High School GDST has been educating girls to go out into the world and make a difference. Our acclaimed pastoral programme GROW, enriching co-curricular opportunities, character-forging partnerships and our ‘playful scholarship’ approach to academic life make for a compelling environment where every individual can flourish and be herself. Located in the heart of Wimbledon, we are less than 20 minutes from central London.
Benefits
As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust, 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
- GDST Flexible Pension Plan (Details from: https://workplace.aviva.co.uk/gdst/)
- Training grants for qualifications
- Free life assurance benefit
- 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
Policies
As an inclusive community, inviting diverse perspectives, we embrace differences – visible and hidden. Read more about our diversity, equity and inclusion here.
We are proud to be a beacon school of the Girls’ Day School Trust – on their website you can read about the benefits of working for the GDST.
Wimbledon High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vetting checks, including online searches, will be undertaken. All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check for regulated activity with children and all applicants must read the following information which may be printed if required; successful appointees will be required to signify that they have read and understood the content therein:
School Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy
Keeping Children Safe in Education
The Whistleblowing Policy
Safeguarding Procedures
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