Assistant Head: Co-Curricular & Partnerships

We are seeking an inspiring and versatile leader to become Assistant Head: Co-Curricular & Partnerships at Sydenham and Dulwich Girls, enhancing the student experience through outstanding enrichment and partnerships. This is a senior role with strategic and operational responsibility for the school’s academic and co-curricular enrichment provision, educational visits, and outward-facing partnerships. The postholder will ensure that enrichment at SDG is purposeful, inclusive, ambitious and central to pupils’ intellectual, personal and moral development. You will have a particular focus on broadening participation for all in areas that reach beyond the curriculum, having the potential to make an enormous impact in this aspect of our educational offer. You will be given autonomy and ownership of this pivotal area of pupils’ development, ensuring dynamic cross-curricular opportunities across the Senior School including driving forward our highly valued eco commitment. Creativity flows through our school and we are keen to enhance enrichment with fresh and innovative ideas, supporting our inclusive approach to educating pupils to be real-world ready through the holistic development of the requisite human skills, alongside an outstanding academic foundation, to prepare them for a happy, confident future. As Assistant Head, you will also further develop links within our local community and strengthen our House system, including charitable activity. We are looking for a creative and forward-thinking leader who can inspire colleagues and pupils alike. You should demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to lead with empathy and confidence. You must also have successful teaching experience across the 11–18 age range, up to and including A Level, alongside a proven track record of enabling high pupil achievement and previous middle leadership experience. September and January start dates will be considered. Why Sydenham & Dulwich Girl