Head
Thorpe House School
Buckinghamshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter
- Apply by:
- 13 June 2022
Job overview
The Governors of Thorpe House School invite applications for the role of Head from January 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position offers the opportunity for a strong, empathetic and energetic leader to progress the development of the school through inspirational and positive leadership of the highest quality.
Founded in 1923, Thorpe House School is a thriving boys’ independent day school located in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire. We offer a bespoke learning experience to 300 boys from Reception through to completion of GCSE examinations, and the Board has aspirations to develop a Sixth Form over the next two years.
Thorpe House has a strong academic performance record, and pupils secure places to continue their education at Dr Challoner’s, RGS High Wycombe, John Lyon, Chesham Grammar and John Hampden Grammar Schools. The school has a commitment to providing outstanding pastoral care, ensuring boys flourish and thrive as confident learners.
The Governors are looking to appoint a Head who:
- has vision and energy to secure the full engagement of staff, pupils and parents in the clear delivery of the school’s strategic aims and direction;
- has the ability to advocate, nurture, and sustain a curriculum which provides for imagination and intellectual fulfilment;
- will provide strong and effective leadership to the whole school community, sustaining the school’s core values of kindness, compassion, respect, politeness and resilience;
- has strong leadership skills in terms of people management, communication and listening skills.
An attractive package, dependent on experience and reflecting the importance of the post, will be available.
Interested candidates are asked to email to arrange a confidential discussion with RSAcademics:
- Helen Flower, Search Consultant: helenflower@rsacademics.com
- Michael Stephens, Head of Senior School Search: michaelstephens@rsacademics.com
- Jenny Aviss, Senior Advisor: jennyaviss@rsacademics.com
Further information and details of how to apply can be found at www.rsacademics.com
Closing date: 10.00 am on Monday 13th June 2022.
Thorpe House 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 subject to enhanced DBS and other checks in line with safer recruitment best practice.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure.
RSAcademics is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.
RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
About Thorpe House School
Thorpe House School is an all-through independent school in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, teaching boys aged 4-16. The Lower School (up to Year 5) operates on its own site and the Middle School (Years 6 to 8) and the Upper School (Years 9 to 11) are based on the main site. The school has excellent facilities including a seven-acre games field, covered swimming pool and a new multi-purpose hall offering additional classroom space and increased indoor sporting opportunities.
Headmaster
Jake Burnett
Vision
Our educational approach encourages boys to achieve to the best of their potential, but also be responsible members of their local and global community. We provide a warm, vibrant and nurturing environment with small classes, excellent pastoral care and welcoming staff who work in partnership with parents. Kindness, compassion, respect, politeness and resilience are traditional values that we expect the boys to adhere to and our school motto highlights the importance of hard work and tenacity.
ISI report
“Pupils’ personal development is excellent, in accordance with the aims of the school, and is supported by high levels of care and strong welfare procedures. Pupils are tolerant and respectful of each other’s differences and collaborate very well when working together. Older pupils develop supportive relationships with younger pupils. Staff provide excellent support and guidance and pupils say that they are very happy in school and value the help and support they receive. Pupils’ keen interest in being responsible citizens is evident in their strong charitable giving.”
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