Head of Hallfield School
Hallfield School
Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required for September 2018
- Apply by:
- 1 October 2017
Job overview
The Governors of Hallfield invite applications for the position of Head. Hallfield is a flourishing Prep School, renowned for the quality of its extended curriculum, successes in Sport, the Arts and Academic Excellence, and successfully preparing many of its pupils for entry to the highly selective local schools. One of the largest Prep schools in the country, Hallfield is an excellent co-educational independent day school for 560 boys and girls aged from 2 – 11 years, with a nursery for children aged from 3 months to 2 years old.
The Governors seek an outstanding Head with the vision to take an already successful school forward. The successful candidate will be an inspirational educationalist with strong interpersonal skills, excellent leadership qualities and strategic awareness to lead a highly professional team in the development of our pupils.
An excellent package, including accommodation and other benefits, is available for the successful candidate and reflects the importance of the position.
Apply using the attached Application Form or see the school website for details. If you have any queries, please contact Danielle Barrett, HR Manager – dbarrett@hallfieldschool.co.uk
Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd October 2017 at midday with Long List interviews planned for 12th/ 13th October 2017. Short List interviews will take place on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th November.
This post is subject to satisfactory references which will be requested prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.
Hallfield School Trust is a registered charity (No. 528956) and an equal opportunities employer. The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Attached documents
About Hallfield School
- Hallfield School
- 48 Church Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B15 3SJ
- United Kingdom
Hallfield School is a flourishing co-educational Prep School, renowned for the quality of its extended curriculum and excellent academic reputation. One of the largest Prep Schools in the country our pupils range from 3 months to 13 years with nearly 600 on roll. Situated in the centre of leafy Edgbaston, close to the University of Birmingham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the school has extensive 22-acre grounds which include two Astro pitches and a fitness suite.
Hallfield has an excellent track record of preparing pupils for Year 7 entry to some of the most prestigious independent and local grammar schools, with over 90% of pupils receiving an offer from their first choice school for September 2022 including 30 scholarship offers from a cohort of 66 pupils.
Our first cohort of Year 8 pupils also moved on in September 2022 with offers from some of the most highly regarded Public Schools.
Hallfield School is an equal opportunities employer, employing over 130 members of staff; both academic and support. The school offers the Teachers’ Pension Scheme for academic staff and a salary sacrifice private pension scheme for support staff. Other staff benefits include free lunches all year round, an extensive CPD programme, free on-site parking, discount on school fees, salary sacrifice cycle to work and tech scheme, and much more.
The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory references which are requested prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.
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