Head
Edge Grove
Hertfordshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 23 May 2022
Job overview
Located in the village of Aldenham, on the outskirts of North West London, amongst 48 acres of parkland, Edge Grove is a leading, co-educational preparatory school that prides itself on delivering a vibrant and exciting education for pupils aged three to thirteen. The school is now seeking to appoint its next Head from September 2023 and is searching for an inspirational and charismatic leader with the ability to engender a strong sense of community and building on Edge Grove’s many strengths whilst responding effectively to the challenges posed by the changing landscape.
Edge Grove prides itself on the values of independence, good manners, respect for others, resilience and a spirit of adventure, principles which not only echo the school’s long history and rich traditions, but also provide a strong foundation upon which to build an exciting future. A truly forward-thinking school, the creativity of pupils and staff is drawn upon to help drive the school towards its potential, and the academically rigorous and dynamic curriculum challenges all pupils towards both individual and team success, all underwritten by the unconditional support of all members of the school community. Although proud of its Christian heritage, the school embraces all religions and cultures and encourages pupils to celebrate one another’s differences, recognising the value that diversity can bring.
The next Head will inherit an ambitious school with a proven track record of accomplishments and will have the exciting opportunity to capitalise on this established reputation and further develop Edge Grove as a market-leading preparatory school. The Head will work closely with a supportive Board of Governors to design and implement an agile development plan and will have strategic oversight of the school’s direction and operations in a rapidly changing educational landscape. Balancing the traditions of the school with its future aspirations, the Head will use the school’s strong ethos and guiding principles to lead staff and pupils towards continued success. The Head will compellingly communicate the school’s offering to parents and oversee marketing and admissions processes whilst working closely with bursarial staff on matters financial and operational. This person will also uphold the very highest standards of pastoral care, safeguarding and compliance and have the well-being of the whole school community central to their leadership.
Further information on Edge Grove can be found at www.edgegrove.com and a candidate brief is available from www.odgers.com/85541
https://www.odgersberndtson.com/en-gb/opportunities#AssignDetail.aspx?guid=85541
Letters of application and CVs should be submitted by the closing date, 9.00am BST on Monday 23 May, to Peter Lawrence at Odgers Berndtson.
Edge Grove 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 (DBS).
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About Edge Grove
Founded in 1935, we are a vibrant and successful (IAPS) Day Prep School for boys and girls aged between 3 and 13, characterised by a genuine commitment to the pursuit of excellence. There are currently around 430 pupils at the School and approximately 150 staff.
We are fortunate to be situated within 45 acres of parkland, only 15 miles from central London and conveniently located close to the M1 and M25 motorways. Our wonderful setting and facilities ensure our children are exposed to a wide range of experiences and develop confidence in a challenging, fun and inspirational environment.
At Edge Grove we offer a holistic education by encouraging the development of the whole individual, seeking to find and foster talent whether in the classroom, the art room, in music, on the stage or on the sports field. We firmly believe that all children can and will excel at something.
We encompass the traditional values of good manners and self-discipline coupled with a modern and progressive approach. We offer an education that instils self-assurance and a passion for learning that stays with children for the rest of their lives. Our first class teaching resources, strong academic approach and accessible and enjoyable teaching methods allow pupils to progress individually and reach their true potential in all spheres of school life.
At Edge Grove we are proud of our academic performance and children are prepared for a wide range of senior schools across the country, carefully chosen to suit their academic and extra-curricular strengths. Edge Grove pupils characteristically approach the next stage of the educational journey with confidence and distinction.
Working at Edge Grove offers the opportunity to be part of a vibrant and welcoming community, committed to academic excellence and the highest standards of pastoral care for its pupils. The Governors consider the development of excellence in the education offered to the pupils to be the underlying purpose of activities undertaken by all staff.
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