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Assistant Head (Pupil Progress)

Assistant Head (Pupil Progress)

The Portsmouth Grammar School

Portsmouth

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Full Time, Permanent
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21 May 2021

Job overview

With a rich heritage dating back to 1732, The Portsmouth Grammar School (PGS) remains true to the aims of its founder, Dr William Smith, in providing an excellent education that develops in pupils a hunger for broader horizons. Located on a well-resourced campus in the heart of historic Portsmouth, PGS today inspires and nurtures over 1,300 boys and girls aged 2½-18. Through its focus on equipping pupils for life beyond PGS and encouraging pupils to think not only about where they will be at 18 but where they aspire to be at 25, the School continues to honour the legacy of its founder whilst adapting its mission for the challenges of 21st century life.

PGS enjoys superb facilities in a unique historic location, including a state-of-the-art Science Centre, a Sixth Form Centre, the Health and Wellbeing Centre, a theatre and dining hall complex, a beautifully refurbished library, and its own excellent sports ground at Hilsea.

PGS is often described by visitors as having a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, a view reinforced by our parents, pupils, and staff. It is an exceptional place to work, and this is a particularly exciting time for the School as a whole.

An outstanding individual is sought to be Assistant Head (Pupil Progress) at this leading co-educational School. Working closely with other senior leaders and with staff throughout the school, the postholder will be responsible for ensuring that pupils throughout the senior school make excellent individual progress, through challenge, support and care. The postholder will therefore play a key role in the academic life of the school, in contributing to a holistic education for all our pupils.

The person appointed will be a good honours graduate, an outstanding classroom practitioner with high levels of administrative efficiency, considerable personal stamina and resilience, knowledge of current educational trends, and a clear commitment to the safeguarding and well-being of pupils.

PGS has an excellent record in the development of senior leaders and the post will provide excellent preparation for headship in due course.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the school website, www.pgs.org.uk for a detailed insight into the school. The publications section of the website includes the school’s termly newsletter Horizons and our magazine Portsmouth Point which showcases pupil and staff work.

Applications should be addressed to the Head, Dr Anne Cotton. Letters of application, CVs and completed application forms should be emailed (preferred) to HR@pgs.org.uk for the attention of Mrs Kate Solly, HR Manager.

If candidates prefer to send their application by mail, it should be addressed to:

The Head, The Portsmouth Grammar School, High Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2LN

Closing date: Friday 21st May 2021

Interview dates: Tuesday 25th May 2021

The Portsmouth Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

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About The Portsmouth Grammar School

Founded in 1732, The Portsmouth Grammar School (PGS) is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 2½ - 18 years, situated in the heart of Portsmouth, Hampshire.  This thriving school is just a stone’s throw from the Solent and comprises of a Pre-School, Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form, providing the very best education to 1,348 pupils.

Aims and Values

The school aims for member of its community to be both happy and successful, with the purpose of the school to offer an outstanding education that prepares each individual to lead a fulfilled and purposeful life. At the heart of everything is the PGS Core. By being part of the school community, each person aspires to the attributes of curiosity, creativity, courage, commitment, compassion and collaboration.

ISI Report 2022

During an ISI Inspection in late 2022 both the achievement of the pupils, including their academic development and the personal development of the pupils were found to be excellent - the highest possible classification. The Inspection also looked at the School’s compliance with the regulatory standards and requirements. PGS met all the standards required.

Head

Mr David Wickes


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