This is an exciting opportunity to join the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) to lead Norwich High School for Girls.
In 2022, GDST celebrated its 150th anniversary. GDST was founded by four uncompromising suffragists – brave women and pioneers who had a vision for girls’ education at a time when girls were not considered worthy of an education equal to that of their brothers. Norwich High School for Girls holds a special place in this history as the first GDST school established outside London. This year, the school has celebrated its own 150th anniversary, marking a century and a half of excellence in girls’ education.
With girls and young women still facing vast inequalities in society, and in every aspect of life, their mission continues to be ours today. As the global leaders in girls’ education, we remain fearless in fulfilling that mission. Our promise is simple: to help girls learn without limits, so they can go on to lead lives without limits. We provide a forward-looking and inspiring education that prepares girls to confidently go out into the world as changemakers who use their education to make the world a better place for us all.
GDST alumnae continue to make an incredible contribution to society. Some of our alumnae were among the first female doctors and the first female members of parliament and, most recently, Dr Nikki Kanani oversaw the development and roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine programme across the UK and Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman and classicist Mary Beard, lead the stellar list of GDST alumnae making their mark on the global stage. Today, our alumnae network of over 70,000 women – the largest of its kind in the UK – continue to give back to our schools and each other, underpinning our commitment to support our students – and women everywhere – for life.
We are looking for an energetic and forward-thinking Head who can build on Norwich High School for Girls current strengths and excellent reputation for learning and innovation.
In joining GDST, you will become part of a formidable group of Heads, all working together, alongside and supported by experts across our organisation, to shape the future of girls’ education.
With kind regards,
Cheryl Giovannoni
