Head
The Kingsley School
Warwickshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 17 May 2021
Job overview
The Kingsley School, founded 136 years ago by Rose Kingsley, enjoys an excellent reputation for high academic standards, first class pastoral care and its confident, motivated, and well-rounded pupils.
Located in the heart of Leamington Spa, Kingsley offers an all through education to more than 300 pupils aged 3-18: a co-educational Preparatory School and a single sex Senior School and Sixth Form. Kingsley is set apart from other schools by its distinctive family ethos, strong sense of community and tradition of nurturing the individual gifts and talents of every pupil.
In an exciting development, The Kingsley School has recently become part of the Warwick Independent Schools Foundation family of schools. Applications are invited for the role of Head from candidates with the vision to build on the School’s current strengths and make best use of the opportunities afforded by membership of a leading family of schools. Candidates will be innovative and ambitious, and will take pride in working in a place that every day helps shape the lives of future generations of women.
Further information on Kingsley can be found at www.thekingsleyschool.co.uk
A candidate brief can be downloaded from www.odgers.com/82371
Covering letters, CVs and application forms should be submitted by 09:00 GMT on Monday 17 May 2021.
The Kingsley 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 DBS.
About The Kingsley School
- The Kingsley School
- Beauchamp Hall, Beauchamp Avenue, Leamington Spa
- Warwickshire
- CV32 5RD
- United Kingdom
The Kingsley School is an independent day school for girls aged 3-18 and boys aged 3-11. It is based in Royal Leamington Spa in Warwickshire and is non-denominational. There are opportunities for the pupils, currently numbering 338, to apply for bursaries and scholarships. The school was founded in 1884 by Rose Kingsley, daughter of the Victorian author Charles Kingsley. It was first known as Leamington High School, but was renamed as The Kingsley School in 1949 in recognition of its founder.
Headteacher
James Mercer-Kelly
Values and vision
The Kingsley School places great emphasis on promoting a caring ethos and a friendly atmosphere. The school encourages pupils to complete their school careers as well-rounded individuals with excellent results, a positive attitude and a sense of community. The Kingsley School was rated excellent in its last inspection for pastoral care. It also runs a programme of personal, social, health and citizenship education (PSHCE), which covers themes such as personal relationships and social awareness.
ISI report
“All pupils, including those with SEND and those in EYFS, make very good progress compared with those of similar abilities. Their standards in the basic skills of literacy and numeracy are excellent. Pupils speak with confidence and clarity. They develop reasoning and thinking skills which they bring to bear in their studies, approaching problem-solving tasks with confidence.”
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