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St Hugh's School

Oxfordshire

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2023
Apply by:
26 May 2022

Job overview

Located in the Oxfordshire countryside near Faringdon, in the beautiful Carswell Manor, St Hugh’s is a leading co-educational preparatory school educating some 350 boys and girls aged 3-13. Pupils at St Hugh’s benefit from a rounded day and boarding offering that places as much importance on welfare and enjoyment as it does on academic success. A spirit of inclusivity and collaboration sits beneath the excellent levels of achievement, with a supportive atmosphere providing a strong foundation for the growth and development of every type of character and style of learner. Life inside the classroom is complemented by a thriving co-curricular programme with the most able challenged towards excellence just as those less confident are encouraged to participate and learn.

The ethos of St Hugh’s is informed and reflected by its key values of kindness, respect, independence, collaboration, courage and curiosity, principles upheld by its professional, dedicated staff and embodied by its pupils. Pastoral care, mutual support and personal wellbeing are the school’s top priorities, and because of this commitment, pupils feel a sense of duty to one another and are inspired to put others ahead of themselves.  St Hugh’s mission is to instil the qualities of selflessness, resilience and purpose in its pupils so that they leave the school quietly confident and equipped with the necessary skills to rise to the challenges of their senior school careers and having made lifelong friendships along the way.

The Board of Governors now seek a new Head to join the St Hugh’s community in 2023. The successful candidate will be wholly committed to the school’s ethos and values whilst also being ambitious for its future. This person will be an empathetic leader capable of inspiring staff and pupils alike, with the clarity of vision required to lead the school forward into its next phase of its development.  They will possess the educational knowledge to maintain and enhance the “St Hugh’s Experience” alongside the business acumen to ensure the school’s robust financial position is maintained.  Most importantly, the next Head will bring the leadership skills required to engage and nurture the whole St Hugh’s community and will build upon the school’s existing reputation for excellence to secure its future and realise its full potential. 

Further information on St Hugh’s School can be found at: www.st-hughs.co.uk   

A candidate brief can be downloaded from www.odgers.com/85932

A CV and covering letter should be submitted by 9.00am on Thursday 26 May 2022.  

St Hugh’s School 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. 

About St Hugh's School

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+44 1367 870700

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St Hugh’s Oxfordshire is a highly regarded co-educational, day and boarding independent preparatory school with 350 boys and girls from the ages of 3 to 13.

Founded in 1906 in Chislehurst, Kent, St Hugh’s School was named after Hugh of Avalon, Bishop of Lincoln from 1156 to 1200. In 1946, the school relocated to Carswell Manor, a Jacobean country house surrounded by 40 acres in Oxfordshire. The school became a charitable trust in 1967 and is administered by a board of governors who are also trustees.

Headmaster

David Griffiths

Vision and values

St Hugh’s aims to give our pupils a secure educational foundation and the confidence to be adaptable and independent as they prepare for life beyond the school. We give all our pupils the opportunity and encouragement to develop their own interests and talents, while learning to work and play together and to contribute positively to their community.

There is no competitive selection: we both welcome and cater for pupils of a wide range of ability. Our aim is to foster confidence and a love of learning across this range – an outstanding Scholarship and  Common Entrance record and the provision of integral learning support both bear testimony to our inclusive approach

The excellent variety of extra-curricular activities enables children to extend their talents and interests beyond the classroom.

ISI report

“The excellent curricular provision provides a broad range of learning opportunities in both academic and creative subjects with many sporting opportunities available. An excellent variety of extra-curricular activities gives the pupils many opportunities to pursue their interests. Imaginative use is made of the school’s surrounding woods and countryside.”

View St Hugh’s School’s latest ISI report

Good Schools Guide

‘Small classes, spacious modern facilities and glorious surroundings are enough to inspire any child to reach their full potential...’

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