Headteacher

About the Role

The Headship is a wide-ranging and challenging role which will offer an opportunity to build upon the history and very significant achievements of the school, particularly in its new chapter as part of the Repton family.

Due to the retirement of the current Head, applications are invited for the post of Headteacher at St Wystan’s School and Nursery, from January 2022.

The successful candidate will be a ‘people-person’ with a gift for inspiring, leading, motivating and supporting others. He or she will have a proven track record, flair, vision, strong leadership and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will need to have the ability to lead a dedicated staff, very enthusiastic children and parents, who place great importance on the education of their children in partnership with a hugely supportive Governing Body.

Essential to the post is the ability to work closely with children, parents and the Governors with understanding and to be approachable, encouraging and visible. In a local community of strong independent schools, St Wystan’s School and Nursery is well known as a high quality educational establishment.

Recent inspection reports are available to read on the school’s website so that prospective candidates can gain an initial insight into the structure, ethos and performance of St Wystan’s School and Nursery to date.

The successful candidate will provide inspirational leadership with regard to strategic and day-to-day management, teaching and learning, pastoral care, social development of children and the well being and performance of staff. In order to achieve this, the Governors would expect the Headteacher to lead the school in the following main broad areas:

• Protecting and promoting the strong reputation of St Wystan’s School and Nursery.

• Agreeing with the Governing Body and implementing the school’s vision and strategy.

• Ensuring the continued success of St Wystan’s through the retention and acquisition of pupils.

• Maintaining and improving even further the high academic standards, with particular regard to value-added success and achievement. This includes preparation of children leaving at 11+, most of whom achieve entrance to leading independent schools.

• Providing the highest quality leadership at all levels including children, parents, staff and Governors.

Our Vision and Values

St Wystan’s strives to develop the whole child and provides education that extends far beyond our curriculum. Our family school has a very special atmosphere; a calm, secure, happy environment based on respect for each other and our environment. Children are always actively encouraged to think for themselves. We seek to equip children with the skills, attitudes and experiences which will carry them through happy, successful, and fulfilling lives, whilst encouraging the importance of sport, music, art and drama. We have the highest possible aspirations for our staff and pupils.

Applications Process

Closing date: Tuesday 18th May.

Fully completed applications should reach the school no later than 4:00pm on Tuesday 18th May.  First stage Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 24th May 2021, with a final stage interviews during the week commencing Monday 31st May 2021.

To apply, please contact Mrs. Alex Hardwick for an application pack including application form, by email to operations@stwystans.org.uk for an application form.

Financial Package

St Wystan’s Pay Scales. Defined Contribution Pension Scheme. Death in Service benefit. Fee remission at both St Wystan's School and Repton School. Staff Accommodation is available in the event of relocation for a period of 12 months.

Please see the Application Information pack for a full and detailed specification.