Assistant Head - Head of Sixth Form
Dauntsey's School
Wiltshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Dauntsey's pay scale + management allowance 4
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 3 December 2021
Job overview
A motivating and enthusiastic Assistant Head – Head of Sixth Form is sought who has the energy and dynamism to lead and develop the educational experience for our Sixth Formers.
The Head of Sixth Form is an Assistant Head role which reports directly to the Second Master and is responsible for the ongoing strategic development of the Sixth Form and the Higher Education and Careers Department. The Head of Sixth Form is accountable for ensuring high academic standards and inspiring pupils to fully achieve their potential, making Dauntsey’s pupils exceptional candidates for university and future employment. He/she will play a key role in the leadership and future direction of the School, working as part of the Senior Management Team.
Further details, together with an application form, may be downloaded from the website www.dauntseys.org/about/vacancies
This post will engage in regulated activity. Dauntsey’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, and as such successful applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service
About Dauntsey's School
About Dauntsey’s
Dauntsey’s is a leading co-educational boarding and day school for 11-18 year olds, set in a 150 acre estate on the edge of the Vale of Pewsey. We offer our 830 pupils challenge and inspiration both inside and outside the classroom.
Academic success is at the heart of all that we do, but our ethos is about much more than exam grades. Our extensive adventure education programme encourages our pupils to develop important life skills, such as resilience, communication, creativity and teamwork.
The school’s uniquely lively and friendly atmosphere encourages pupils “to have a go”, try new things and so develop their self-confidence and self-belief. Our school community thrives on a culture of kindness and mutual respect which leads to a real sense of belonging.
ISI Inspection
“Pupils achieve extremely well academically, attaining high grades in their GCSE and A-level Examinations and securing places at universities with high standards of entry.”
“Pupils develop excellent sporting, musical, artistic and many other skills through an exceptionally wide-ranging and interesting programme of extra-curricular activities.”
“The school is highly successful in developing well-rounded, confident, skilled young people who are very well equipped for the next stage of their education.”
The full report can be read here:
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