HEAD OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSE
Residential boarding house for boys aged 12-18
Competitive Salary, with benefits. See Candidate Booklet for more information
Term Time
Required September 2025.
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GORDON’S SCHOOL
West End, Woking, Surrey, GU24 9PT
Tel: 01276 858084
Head Teacher: Mr Andrew Moss
H ead Teacher's PA: Mrs Jacqui George
Email: jgeorge@gordons.school
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An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the middle leadership team of one of the most successful boarding schools in England.
Residential boarding at Gordon’s has been recognised by Ofsted in each of its last five inspections as offering outstanding boarding provision. The house system is at the heart of the school and each student is considered a boarder.
Whomever is appointed will be responsible for the leadership and management of the House of approximately 80 boys. High energy levels, a spirit of service and good inter-personal skills will be essential. Typically, the applicant or one of the applicant couple will be a teacher. The position is available on a single or joint appointment, see the for further detail.
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Set in a beautiful 50-acre Surrey site, the School enjoys excellent facilities and an aspirational learning environment. Recognised by HM Chief Inspector of Schools as one of England’s finest non-selective schools, Gordon’s has circa 980 students including 270 residential boarders and a thriving sixth form. In 2024, the percentage of students achieving five or more GCSE grades 9-4, including English and mathematics, was 89%. The A*-C pass rate at A-Level was 88%, with 71% of the grades A*-B. These results rank Gordon's amongst the top non-selective schools in England for progress and attainment.
Massively over-subscribed, Gordon’s size ensures that every pupil is well known and nurtured as an individual. The School has a very strong emphasis on academic standards, self-discipline and traditional values and aims to be much more than just outstanding examination results, providing abundant opportunities outside the classroom and exceptional pastoral care.
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Closing date for applications: Monday 13 January 2025 at Midnight
Interview: Wednesday 22 January 2025
Tours of the school are available at the following times, please email the Head's PA, Jacqui George, to book:
Wednesday 11 December at 4.00 pm
Monday 16 December at 4.00 pm
Tuesday 17 December at 4.00 pm
Wednesday 18 December at 4.00 pm
Tuesday 7 January at 4.00 pm
Wednesday 8 January at 4.00 pm
Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, therefore, interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline.
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We offer:
Attractive and spacious campus, within easy reach of the M3 motorway and London
Free on-site parking
Well-resourced facilities
Complimentary meals
Access to the on-site fitness centre
Adjacent to extensive heathland
Generous support for professional development
Outstanding staff: professional, supportive and committed
Provision of a tablet PC
The opportunity to play a part nurturing world class global citizens
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For further details visit the vacancies page on our website
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“Gordon’s is an outstanding school in every respect.” OFSTED
Gordon’s is a Boarding and Day School and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children - applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening including a DBS check and an on-line search.