Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 840 girls aged 3-18. The school was founded in 1875 and moved to Maxwell Road in 1892. An NWC education enables every girl to lead a purposeful life and feel successful in their learning. We are determined that the students in our care enjoy their time at school and leave us fully cognisant of their individual strengths, as well as being appreciative of the value of collective endeavour, teamwork and community. Our rigorous curriculum ignites intellectual curiosity, encouraging students to enjoy subject depth and breadth as true polymaths and building resilience through challenge.  Both students and staff are encouraged to find and develop their passions and talents, through clubs, societies and an extensive programme of CPD. All members of the NWC community are expected to act with compassion and integrity, with respect for others and the environment and an awareness of global responsibility.

NWC is at an exhilarating moment in its evolution under its new Head, Rebecca Brown, and with exciting school development projects around the corner. The successful candidate will be similarly ambitious for the school.

Northwood College for Girls invites applications for the role of Director of Finance and Operations. The role will report into the Head and support her in the effective deployment of services and resources to aid the achievement of the School’s educational aims.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic, ambitious and inspiring leader, who is excited to work with the Senior Leadership Team in taking Northwood to the next stage of its development in this, the130th year of operation on the Maxwell Road site.

He/she will oversee financial management and accounting, business development, human

resources, estates management, health and safety management, administration, catering, IT services, housekeeping and security.

The successful candidate will have proven strategic leadership and managerial capabilities, excellent communication skills, deep empathy with the values and ethos of the School, and the personal presence to represent the School externally. They will be confident leading operational tasks and have proven experience of effective strategic management in an organisation of relevant complexity.

The school 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.

Northwood College, GDST is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Northwood College on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference FBFKB. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Monday 3^rd October.