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Working at Habs

Working at Habs means being part of a community that cares deeply; about our pupils, each other and about doing things properly.

Set within a beautiful, expansive campus, Habs offers an environment that is calm, green and inspiring – a place where people enjoy coming to work and take pride in the space they share. Our setting supports reflection, collaboration and wellbeing.

We are united by shared values and a belief that young people deserve the very best from us. That takes commitment, energy and teamwork. Our staff work hard, support one another generously and take real pride in the impact they make every day.

Habs is a place where committed, thoughtful and ambitious people thrive. Expectations are high but for those who care deeply about their work and value being part of a supportive, values-driven community, it is an exceptionally rewarding place to be.

Staff Benefits

High achievement is supported by an excellent curriculum that prepares students for life well beyond the confines of the classroom, and is enhanced by much inspirational teaching.

Vacancy via RSAcademics

Deputy Head Pastoral

The post of Deputy Head Pastoral offers the successful candidate an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the future direction of the School. The post will suit an exceptional individual with a strong track record of leadership and management within schools, and demonstrable ambition for headship.

You will play a central role in shaping, leading, and developing the pastoral life of Habs Girls, as well as acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the whole school. You will demonstrate a deep and sustained commitment to pastoral care, alongside a strong ambition to deliver outstanding provision, with the clear aim of establishing best-in-country pastoral support.

Further information can be found on the RSAcademics website.

If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to explore, please arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role:

Helen Flower or Charlotte Faber

The closing date for applications is 10.00am on Friday 8th May

Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now” and upload your documents according to the instructions provided.

You should submit:

A completed application form
A covering letter addressed to the Headmistress, Dr Bagworth-Mann. The letter should be a maximum of two pages and should explain your reasons for applying and outline your suitability for the role.

If you have any questions about uploading your application documents, please contact Laura Cave. Laura can also be contacted by calling our Head Office on + 44 (0)20 4626 9791.

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Teaching staff

We have an amazing and innovative teaching team, featuring superb subject experts, all ably assisted by a team of support staff.

Our goal is to have a profound impact on every student, so that they can have a profound impact on the world. We prepare them intellectually, emotionally, socially and technologically to carve out the futures they want. Making them capable of endlessly adapting to an ever-changing world.

We believe that excellent exam results are not enough to prepare students for the future. So we also equip them with flexibility, creativity, resilience and critical thought. We are determined that every student will graduate with diverse interests, a strong moral compass, plus the courage to speak out on behalf of themselves and others. We further imbue them with the strength to act as leaders, and the humility to be led.

Professional services staff

Habs Girls is fortunate to benefit from a very sizeable professional services team. They are experienced specialists across disciplines such as finance, operations, marketing, HR, estate management and more.

Together, they make sure our staff and students enjoy Habs Girls to the fullest, with parents, alumnae and partners staying closely connected to the school.

Regionally, nationally and internationally, we are engaging with businesses, universities, charities and leading organisations in sport and the arts. We are constantly maintaining and developing our infrastructure, creating an environment that delivers exciting innovations in teaching and learning.

It is our extraordinary professional services team who have the vision and talent to make this happen.

Working with children and young people

Successful candidates for vacancies at Habs Girls will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check.

Posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, which means we are permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions. This includes those which are spent, unless they are protected under the DBS filtering rules.

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