Head
Wellington School
Somerset
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 8 October 2018
Job overview
This is an exceptional opportunity (following the appointment of Henry Price as Head of Oakham School in September 2019) to join a happy and vibrant day and boarding school in a beautiful part of the country. Wellington School seeks to provide a rounded and grounded independent education, combining tradition and innovation in its philosophy of Learning for Life.
The School is seeking an inspiring individual who can quickly win the confidence and trust of all members of the school community. Already in a senior leadership position, you will be a proven educationalist committed to academic excellence and passionate about providing pupils with a well-rounded education and exceptional pastoral care. You will be engaging and be keen to embrace Wellington’s position in the local community. A confident networker, you will be able to market the School effectively at home and overseas. Your strong commercial instincts and acumen will further develop the ‘business’ side of the School and your ability as an instinctive strategic thinker will provide an innovative and realistic vision for the future development of Wellington School.
Potential candidates wishing to discuss this post are invited to arrange a confidential discussion with one of the consultants handling this appointment:
Helen Flower - helenflower@rsacademics.co.uk / +44 7921 587752
Peter Bodkin - peterbodkin@rsacademics.co.uk / +44 7821 737092
Claire Oulton - claireoulton@rsacademics.co.uk / +44 7738 737482
For further information about the role and an application pack, please visit rsacademics.co.uk
Closing date: 10.00am on Tuesday 9th October 2018
Wellington School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check.
Attached documents
About Wellington School
Wellington School is a Church of England denominational, co-educational, day and boarding school in Somerset. As of the most recent inspection, there were 900 pupils on the school roll. The school’s motto is the opening of Psalm 127; ‘If God Be Not With Us, Our Labour is in Vain’. The Senior School teaches pupils between the ages of 11-18. The school also offers preparatory facilities from the ages of 3 onwards. Founded in 1837 as a boys school, Wellington has been fully independent and co-educational since 1978. The 35 acre site is a combination of traditional and more recent architecture. The school operates in both a boarding and day capacity.
Headmaster
Eugene du Toit
Values and vision
Purpose:
To ensure that our pupils leave school equipped with everything they need to thrive
Vision:
To provide a life-changing, pupil-centred, values-led education for engaged and ambitious young people who wish to contribute to the School and the wider community.
Mission:
To honour our purpose and achieve our vision, we will
· build outstanding relationships across our community
· engender a mindset which sees pupils and staff pursuing excellence
· cultivate a love of learning, in all its forms and settings
· care for and support the wellbeing of pupils and staff
· ensure that every pupil feels known, valued and understood
· recruit and invest in outstanding staff
· provide a 21st Century-relevant curricular and co-curricular offering
· ensure that our physical environment is safe, uplifting and sustainable
· strive to maintain an environment in which individuals receive the respect, acceptance and positive regard which is needed for maximum personal growth
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