Head
The King's School
Grantham, Lincolnshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- L33 – L39 (£86,435 - £100,072)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required for September 2018
- Apply by:
- 16 February 2018
Job overview
The Governing Body are looking to recruit a passionate, innovative, and visionary leader to take the school to the next level at this exciting stage of its development.
Our new Head must ensure that each student fulfils his unique potential. You will be expected to work with all stakeholders to build a compelling vision for the school that drives all improvement activities.
The successful candidate will be committed to continuous improvement of teaching and learning, espouse the legacy and traditional ethos of the School, and ensure that achievement is recognised, encouraged, supported, and celebrated.
You will:
- Be confident and positive with strong leadership credentials and the ability to build relationships with a wide variety of internal and external partners.
- Be able to build successful teams and work collaboratively with others to achieve success.
- Be highly self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Understand how to lead and manage change.
- Be a good listener and an effective communicator.
- Be able to demonstrate a good understanding of current legislation and national developments in education, and know how to use resources effectively to maximise student performance whilst ensuring the financial stability of the school.
In return, the school can offer you:
- A forward-looking institution proud of its history and excellent reputation.
- An opportunity to be involved in creating a dynamic vision for the school - initially for sixth form expansion and an expansion building programme.
- Well behaved students who enjoy learning and who thrive on our outstanding extra-curricular opportunities.
- A supportive, dedicated and well qualified teaching and support team.
- A school with a secure financial footing.
For further information, please visit www.kings.lincs.sch.uk
To discuss the role in more detail, or book a tour of the school please call Louise Wood on 01476 563180 or email louise.wood@kings.lincs.sch.uk.
To apply, please download the attached documents and complete the application form. All completed application forms should be sent to HR@kings.lincs.sch.uk
Closing date: Noon on 16 February 2018
Shortlisting: w/c 19 February 2018
Interview date: w/c 26 February 2018
The King's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, including the children’s barred list, and well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2016).
Attached documents
About The King's School
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in education? Look no further than The King's School in Grantham!
Our prestigious school is seeking dedicated and passionate professionals to join our innovative team and help shape the minds of the next generation. King’s has an illustrious history dating back to 1528; much has changed in the 500 years since, however, we continue to have a reputation as one of the leading state selective schools in the country. King’s combines a distinctive heritage and proud traditions with an innovative, forward-looking approach to providing a state education to 1,200 boys aged 11-18.
As a member of The King's School family, you'll have the opportunity to work with some of the region's brightest and most motivated students. Our comprehensive academic programme is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education that prepares them for success in all areas of life. At the King's School, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team of educators dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential both within and beyond the curriculum.
Our Vision
King’s aims to inspire young people to become confident, kind and ambitious adults who live fulfilled lives for the common good.
Ofsted report
“Pupils are very proud to attend this school. They understand and rise to the high expectations that teachers and leaders have. Pupils thrive at this school. One pupil commented: ‘The opportunities we get at King's, we would not get anywhere else.’
Leaders have placed a great deal of emphasis on ensuring that pupils achieve high levels of academic success. There is also an equal focus on developing pupils as resilient, confident and well-rounded individuals.”
Further information about the School can be found at www.kings.lincs.sch.uk
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