Head
Stonar School
Wiltshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 21 November 2018
Job overview
An exciting opportunity for an experienced school leader who has had successful experience of strengthening and shaping the identity of a school with tangible improvements to academic outcomes and the broader development of students, creating material growth in enrolment.
NACE seeks an outstanding candidate who will help shape the strategic direction of this busy and dynamic school.
Founded in 1895, Stonar School is located in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, close to Bath. Since 2011 Stonar School has been coeducational, now with 400 boys and girls through the school.
Stonar School joined NACE Schools in 2012 and was the first school in the UK to become a member of NACE’s international network. Since then, Stonar School has become one of NACE’s primary residential summer school destinations and forms an integral part of the group’s International Exchange Programme.
The post is for September 2019 and commands a generous salary with other significant benefits.
The Board of Governors are looking to appoint a Head who will:
- be an outstanding leader of learning, setting high expectations for all
- develop a clear and distinctive proposition for the school and be able to market the school to create a growing school roll, whilst having a natural flair for communication, PR and networking
- have personal integrity, effective intelligence when making decisions and the ability to lead and motivate a community of professional staff, whilst also engaging with the NACE leadership
- have a good understanding of a school’s P&L and act as a strong operational manager
Further details are available on our website: www.anthonymillard.co.uk
For a preliminary discussion please telephone Emma Allen on +44 (0) 7801 854543 or email emma@anthonymillard.co.uk or nikki@anthonymillard.co.uk to arrange a time to speak.
Stonar School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applications are invited as soon as possible via the AMC website.
Closing Date: Wednesday 21st November 2018, 10:00 GMT
About Stonar School
Established in 1895, Stonar is a co-educational day and boarding school set in 80 acres of stunning parkland and gardens in Wiltshire, 20 minutes east of the city of Bath. The school welcomes pupils from 2 to 18 years, with boarding available from Year 5.
Stonar is a kind, happy and hardworking community with a history of academic excellence. Stonar is consistently listed in the top 10% of schools for value-added. The school prides itself in knowing each pupil individually and, no matter what their interest, pupils thrive from small class sizes, excellent teaching, high expectations and an exceptionally wide range of opportunities.
For pupils interested in riding, Stonar is widely regarded as the leading equestrian school in the UK, with our impressive exclusive riding facilities located at the heart of the school. Approximately 50% of pupils ride, from complete beginners to experienced competitive riders.
As part of the well renowned Globeducate Schools Group, Stonar has partner schools around the world with whom we collaborate to offer a unique educational experience, including academic projects, exchanges and joint music, drama and sporting festivals.
The extensive facilities onsite include an indoor swimming pool, floodlit astro-turf and sports hall, fitness suite, dedicated music school and theatre and a purpose-built Sixth Form Centre.
Find out more on our website: www.stonarschool.com
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