Head
The Beacon
Buckinghamshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April or September 2022
- Apply by:
- 24 May 2021
Job overview
Founded in 1933, The Beacon is one of the country’s largest independent day preparatory schools educating some 530 boys aged 3 – 13. Located near Amersham in Buckinghamshire, with well-resourced buildings set in beautiful surroundings, the School provides its pupils with an outstanding education which instils in them the skills they need to thrive throughout their adult lives, along with a lifelong curiosity and a genuine love of learning.
The Beacon’s ethos is underpinned by traditional values in an environment where kindness is the central thread to all aspects of the School’s approach. Whilst these values provide the bedrock, The Beacon has an ambitious outlook and never stops striving towards its aim of providing a world-class experience through a contemporary offering that embraces innovation and sets high expectations. This attitude encourages each boy to perform to his very best – in the classroom, on the playing fields, or in Music, Drama and the Creative Arts.
The Governors are now seeking to appoint an inspirational leader to succeed Will Phelps in April 2022 following his appointment to the headship of Cheam School. This is an exceptional opportunity at a truly exciting time as The Beacon plans to build upon its recent growth and enhance its offering with exciting plans for expansion and further improvement. The next Head will work in close partnership with a committed Board to ensure the School meets its aspiration to become the country’s leading preparatory school.
The successful candidate will demonstrate full alignment with the School’s educational aims and values, have a desire to nurture its strengths and clearly articulate these within a contemporary and compelling vision. The new Head will be genuinely strategic, commercially minded and have first-class communication skills alongside a proven ability to engage with, inspire and lead the whole Beacon community with a collaborative and empowering approach. The Governors encourage applications from inspiring, aspirational school leaders, irrespective of the number of years’ experience.
Further information on The Beacon can be found at: www.beaconschool.co.uk
A candidate brief can be downloaded from www.odgers.com/82627
A CV, application form and covering letter should be submitted by 9.00am on Monday 24 May 2021.
The Beacon Educational Trust Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Beacon Educational Trust is an equal opportunities employer. Registered in England No. 01067862. Registered Charity No. 309911
About The Beacon
The Beacon is an independent day school for boys aged 3 to 13, near Amersham in Buckinghamshire, which is only 30 minutes by train from London. We prepare boys for secondary education through a broad curriculum that offers both richness and diversity of opportunity. From the very first steps in initial learning, to success in competitive examinations, our priority is to ensure sound academic development within a happy and stimulating community. In addition, we aim to give all the boys the skills they need to thrive throughout their adult lives, along with a lifelong curiosity and love of learning.
Boys are educated by a caring and dedicated team of expert teachers in well-resourced buildings, a blend of old and new, set in lovely surroundings, with 16 acres of playing fields. High expectations encourage each boy to perform to their best – in the classroom, on the playing fields, in music and in drama. Whatever their ability, we will strive to meet their needs throughout their time at The Beacon.
In each of our vacancies we offer an excellent remuneration package in return for a fulfilling role in one of the foremost prep schools in the country. We seek remarkable people - we look forward to hearing from you.
For further information, do visit the Vacancies section on our website. To enquire about any of our roles, please telephone 01494 736165 or email headspa@beaconschool.co.uk.
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