THE SCHOOL

St Helen's is a leading independent day school of more than 1100 students aged 3-18 and is a member of the Girls' Schools Association (GSA). The spacious and beautiful 21-acre site is conveniently located in the heart of Northwood in North London, approximately 30 minutes by underground from Central London and within easy reach of the Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire borders.

St Helen's is committed to academic excellence and is dedicated to equipping pupils with the skills which will enable them to take their places as leaders in a rapidly changing world. The culture of the school is deeply rooted in its fine history, having been founded by Miss May Rowland Brown in 1899, but is also forward-looking and innovative. Whilst strong academic standards prevail across the whole school and pupils are encouraged to have high expectations for their achievement and career prospects, success is measured and celebrated not just in the excellent exam results the girls achieve, but in the widest possible sense.

The school consists of a Prep and Senior school and educates girls from the Early Years Foundation Stage to Sixth Form. St Helen's provides a wonderful environment for girls to flourish and succeed. An outstanding pastoral system is central to ensuring that girls remain balanced and supported throughout the various stages of their journey through the school. Academic excellence stands at the heart of learning and teaching at St Helen's; the school aims to give each student a challenging and well-balanced education which develops her intellectual, creative and physical abilities to the full. At all stages, the focus is on the learner: pupils are encouraged to think about different ways of approaching their learning and to decide upon and use the methods which work best for them, enabling them to develop an independent approach to their studies.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The post holder will be responsible for supporting students to maximise their personal well-being. There are two posts, one supporting students in Prep School, the other supporting students in Senior School. The post holder will also be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead for the whole school.

They will work with the Phase Leaders/Heads of Years and other Pastoral Leaders to ensure the day-to-day welfare of students by supporting them with a range of pastoral issues. This, in turn, will support academic achievement.

The post holder will assist in the implementation of school policies and pastoral well-being approaches and will undertake pupil investigations in liaison with the Pastoral Team.

They will provide some administrative support to the Heads of Years/Phase Leaders and assist the Pastoral Team with tasks such as organising and running pastoral events, analysing survey responses, evaluating success, and preparing communications.

HOURS

08:00am - 17:00pm, Monday to Friday, term time only plus 3 weeks during the holiday periods as part of the safeguarding team rota.

You can find the full job description and person specification in the attached job applicant pack. For additional information or any specific questions, please feel free to contact a member of our HR team at recruitment@sthelens.london.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Closing date: 8.00am Monday 7th April 2025.

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserve the right to close the advert early. Due to the high volume of applicants, we receive, if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume we will not be progressing your application further on this occasion.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the school where they will be interviewed by members of the Senior Leadership Team and have a tour of the school.

St Helen's school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as detailed in Part 3 (Safer Recruitment) of the KCSIE 2024 guidance document. Applicants will be asked for proof of right to work in the UK and undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the disclosure and barring service.

St Helen's is a leading independent day school of more than 1100 students aged 3-18 and is a member of the Girls' Schools Association (GSA). The spacious and beautiful 21-acre site is conveniently located in the heart of Northwood in North London, approximately 30 minutes by underground from Central London and within easy reach of the Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire borders.

St Helen's is committed to academic excellence and is dedicated to equipping pupils with the skills which will enable them to take their places as leaders in a rapidly changing world. The culture of the school is deeply rooted in its fine history, having been founded by Miss May Rowland Brown in 1899, but is also forward-looking and innovative. Whilst strong academic standards prevail across the whole school and pupils are encouraged to have high expectations for their achievement and career prospects, success is measured and celebrated not just in the excellent exam results the girls achieve, but in the widest possible sense.

The school consists of a Prep and Senior school and educates girls from the Early Years Foundation Stage to Sixth Form. St Helen's provides a wonderful environment for girls to flourish and succeed. An outstanding pastoral system is central to ensuring that girls remain balanced and supported throughout the various stages of their journey through the school. Academic excellence stands at the heart of learning and teaching at St Helen's; the school aims to give each student a challenging and well-balanced education which develops her intellectual, creative and physical abilities to the full. At all stages, the focus is on the learner: pupils are encouraged to think about different ways of approaching their learning and to decide upon and use the methods which work best for them, enabling them to develop an independent approach to their studies.

08:00am - 17:00pm, Monday to Friday, term time only plus 3 weeks during the holiday periods as part of the safeguarding team rota.