Deputy Head Teacher Prep School

Full-Time

Permanent – September 2024 or January 2025 

Competitive 

Tormead Prep School is currently seeking to appoint a dynamic and dedicated professional to the position of Deputy Head to join our thriving Prep School. This full-time permanent role encompasses a breadth of responsibilities critical to the ongoing success and progression of our school.  

The Deputy Head, in partnership with the Head Teacher, is central to shaping the school’s ethos and vision. Collaborating with a diverse team, including senior leaders from both the Senior and Prep schools, as well as teaching and support staff, effective communication is crucial. The Deputy Head must naturally foster a positive team spirit. An approachable and empathetic leadership style is essential in contributing to an encouraging atmosphere for both pupils and colleagues at the Prep.  

Exceptional organisational skills are vital for handling the administration and operational aspects of this role. The Deputy Head will be responsible for written daily briefings to ensure timely communication with all Prep staff for the smooth day-to-day running of the school. 

Additionally, the Deputy Head will be responsible for pastoral and well-being matters and must prove to be outstanding in nurturing a supportive environment within the school. Working alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead in the Senior School, the Deputy Head will be lead DSL in the Prep. 

How to apply: Emails should be sent with the subject header ‘Deputy Head Teacher Tormead Prep School’. Applications should comprise of the documents below, all of which can be downloaded from the school website www.tormeadschool.org.uk/vacancies. 

• A letter of application addressed to the Head, Mrs Nicki Fry, highlighting your interest and experience for the role, in support of your application (maximum 2 sides of A4). 
• The completed Application Form. 
• The completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

Closing date: Monday 20th May 2024 at 9.00am 

First stage interviews will take place on Thursday 6th June 2024.  

Tormead School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of its pupils and all staff must share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other Child Protection screening including checks with past employers.  The post holder must adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times including attending mandatory training every three years. 

Independent Day School for Girls 4-18 years
Tormead School, Cranley Road,
Guildford, Surrey GU1 2JD
www.tormeadschool.org.uk 

A member of The Girls Schools Association (GSA) 

Prep Deputy Head candidate brief April 2024

Head of Chemistry

Head of Chemistry 

Permanent – Full Time 

Are you an innovative and inspirational Chemist looking for a new challenge as Head of Chemistry at an exceptional school? 

If so, come and join our collaborative team at Tormead School from September 2024 or Jan 2025 

Our ideal leader will demonstrate a proactive approach to leading and teaching this popular and much-loved subject to our pupils. You will be an organised, team player who encourages everyone in the department to perform to their full potential. 

The extra-curricular activities in Chemistry are amongst the most popular in the school and you will continue to develop this area including but not limited to exciting and educational residential field trips in the UK and further afield. 

To apply for this role please complete the application and equal opportunities form found below along with an accompanying letter addressed to Mr David Boyd (Head) and send to recruitment@tormeadschool.org.uk   

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 9th May 2024 and interviews will take place on Wednesday 15th May 2024. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview on receipt of application. 

Tormead School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of its pupils and all staff must share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other Child Protection screening including checks with past employers.  The post holder must adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times including attending mandatory training every three years.  

Independent Day School for Girls 4-18 years
Tormead School, Cranley Road,
Guildford, Surrey GU1 2JD
www.tormeadschool.org.uk 

A member of The Girls Schools Association (GSA) 

Tormead School – Head of Chemistry JD

Maths Teacher 

Permanent – Full Time

Required September 2024

Due to the ongoing success of the Mathematics department and the uptake of Mathematics and Further Mathematics at A level, we are pleased to find ourselves in a position to recruit for an experienced teacher of Mathematics, capable of delivering A Level Further Mathematics. The current department includes 4 full-time and 2 part-time teachers. Teaching in the Mathematics department is lively and successful, and girls achieve high standards at all levels.

Girls are set for Mathematics from the age of 11 and are taught in five or six divisions for each year group. In Years 7, 8 and 9, girls follow a curriculum that has been developed within the school and which takes account of the requirements of the National Curriculum. In Years 10 and 11, the Edexcel iGCSE is followed, and all girls enter the examination at the Higher Tier. The top two sets also study AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics. A very high proportion of girls stay on into the Sixth Form and Maths and Further Maths are a popular choice at A level. Girls follow the Edexcel syllabus, taking modules in Pure Mathematics, Mechanics and Statistics, and Core Pure Mathematics, Further Mechanics and either Further Statistics or Decision Maths for Further Mathematics.

Mathematics can contribute to many aspects of the curriculum and the department aims to have good links with other subject areas. We also aim to make full use of the school’s ICT facilities. Girls take part in the national UK challenges and in locally organised competitions.

All teachers are expected and encouraged to participate in the wider life of our outstandingly successful school.

To apply for this role please complete the application and equal opportunities form found on the website along with an accompanying letter addressed to Mr David Boyd (Head) and send to recruitment@tormeadschool.org.uk

Closing Date: 9am Friday 12^th April 2024, interviews to take place shortly after. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview on receipt of application.

Tormead School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of its pupils and all staff must share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other Child Protection screening including checks with past employers.  The post holder must adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times including attending mandatory training every three years.

Independent Day School for Girls 4-18 years
Tormead School, Cranley Road,
Guildford, Surrey GU1 2JD
www.tormeadschool.org.uk

Tormead JD – Teacher of Mathematics 2024

Application Form (Teaching)

Equal Opportunities Form

Recruitment Selection and Disclosure Policy- March 2023 

Head of Estates & Facilities

Required from Summer 2024, full time and permanent 

Tormead School is an academically selective independent school for 850 girls aged 4–18, located in central Guildford. 

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Head of Estates & Facilities to join our team from Summer 2024.  Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, this is a senior post on our support staff and one that plays a key role in the strategic development of the Estate, alongside responsibility for all aspects of the operational management of the site. 

The post holder will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance programs, overseeing building work and projects, and ensuring that the site is safe, functional, and maintained to high standards, as well as the management of facilities contracts, services and lettings.  They will lead and manage our dedicated and professional Estates team, providing guidance, training and support as needed and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and best practices. 

The successful candidate will have proven experience in estates and facilities management, preferably in an educational setting and strong leadership and management skills.  Candidates will have a proactive and collaborative approach, and the ability to communicate with colleagues, contractors and other stakeholders. 

In return, we offer an excellent working environment, with a competitive salary of up to £60k per annum, 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank holidays and the Christmas closure period; parking on site; free lunch when school is in session, free use of school gym. 

For more information and to apply for the role, please contact Tom Cole at Hollr on 07710 674486 or tom.cole@hollr.co.uk 

The application deadline is 9.00am on Monday 13th May 2024.  Early applications are encouraged as the School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date should the ideal candidate(s) be identified. 

Tormead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check.  

Head of Estates & Facilities Candidate Brief

JD – Head of Estates & Facilities

Development Officer 

Required ASAP

Full-Time – Hybrid Working

Salary – £30K

We are looking to appoint a Development Officer to join the growing Development and Alumnae Department within the School. Supporting the Deputy Head (External Relations), the Development Officer will help to roll out and promote a new fundraising programme across the entire school community in support of bursary awards. They will identify prospective donors, lead on annual giving initiatives and record and steward donations that are received in the school database.

Management, promotion, and growth of the new regular giving programme would also be required as well as providing the School’s finance department with relevant information on ad hoc donations and gift aid acceptance. Maintenance of gift acceptance records would also be necessary.

Experience of the ToucanTech database or similar would be needed as well as a background in planning and organising events and marketing initiatives with the aim of strengthening the School’s philanthropic endeavours and expanding its range of events for the wider school community and its stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop a role within a vibrant and supportive team. Working closely with Admissions and Marketing and with the support of an additional part-time Development Officer, this role would suit a candidate with a strong work ethic and positive, can-do attitude. You will need the ability to build relationships with colleagues, parents, and alumnae, and have outstanding organisational and administrative skills.

For further details please see the attached Candidate Brief.

Please send applications (by email only) to Mrs Holly Wells at recruitment@tormeadschool.org.uk Emails should be sent with the subject header “Development Officer”.

A letter of application addressed to the Head, Mr David Boyd, highlighting your interest and experience for the role, in support of your application (maximum 2 sides of A4)

Tormead School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of its pupils and all staff must share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other Child Protection screening including checks with past employers.  The post holder must adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times including attending mandatory training every three years.

Independent Day School for Girls 4-18 years
Tormead School, Cranley Road,
Guildford, Surrey GU1 2JD
www.tormeadschool.org.uk

A member of The Girls Schools Association (GSA)

Development Officer Candidate Brief FEB 2024 

Digital Communications Assistant

Required ASAP

Term-Time only – Fixed Term until 31^st December 2024 (initially – for review)

Salary – £25K FTE

We are looking to appoint a Digital Communications Assistant to work with the Digital Communications and Events Officer. The Digital Communications Assistant will contribute to driving the growth of Tormead’s digital marketing and social media presence, with the aim of driving traffic and improving user and donor experience.

The post holder will work with the Communications Officer to create engaging content and support the Digital Communications and Events Officer in developing insightful analytics to improve performance.

The post holder will work flexibly and attend school events as agreed with the Digital Communications and Events Officer and Deputy Head, External Relations.

For further details please see the attached Candidate Brief below.

To apply for this role please complete the application and equal opportunities form found on the website along with an accompanying letter addressed to Mr David Boyd (Head) and send to recruitment@tormeadschool.org.uk

Tormead School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of its pupils and all staff must share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other Child Protection screening including checks with past employers.  The post holder must adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times including attending mandatory training every three years.

Independent Day School for Girls 4-18 years
Tormead School, Cranley Road,
Guildford, Surrey GU1 2JD
www.tormeadschool.org.uk

A member of The Girls Schools Association (GSA)

Digital Communications Assistant Candidate Brief 

Lunchtime Supervisors (Prep)

Required ASAP

Monday to Friday – 12.00-1.15pm Term Time Only

We are looking to appoint a number of lunchtime supervisors to supervise the pupils in our Prep School during lunchtime/playtime. The suitable candidates will contribute to a happy, safe and supportive environment.

If you would like to apply for this role please complete the application form and equal opportunities form found below along with an accompanying letter addressed to Mrs Nicola Fry (Head of Prep School) and send to recruitment@tormeadschool.org.uk

Tormead School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of its pupils and all staff must share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other Child Protection screening including checks with past employers.  The post holder must adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times including attending mandatory training every three years.

Lunchtime Supervisor Job Description

Application-Form-Support-Staff

Equal Opportunities Form

Recruitment Selection and Disclosure Policy- March 2023