Executive Headteacher
Queen Elizabeth School
Cumbria
- Expiring soon
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- LPS competitive - including possible relocation package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025 or later
- Apply by:
- 24 June 2024
Job overview
Exciting Opportunity: Executive Headship of Two Schools
Are you an inspirational and dedicated school leader ready to take on the role of Executive Headteacher? Do you have the passion and drive to lead two successful schools into the next chapter of our long history?
We are seeking an outstanding colleague to lead our vibrant community. This is a rare opportunity; our current Executive Headteacher has been a valued member of our team for 26 years, the last 7 years in post as Headteacher/Executive Headteacher. Many of our colleagues have built long and rewarding careers with us, and now it's your turn to make a lasting impact.
About Us:
Bordering the Lakes and the Dales and yet surprisingly well-connected; for over 400 years we have forged a strong community ethos providing ‘Scholarship and Care’. We’re immensely proud of our commitment to the highest quality teaching and learning coupled with extraordinary pastoral care. We are a truly comprehensive community in which every child is cared for, supported and stretched, moving on to diverse destinations, from local apprenticeships and college courses to highly selective universities.
In September 2017, we expanded our legacy by launching QEStudio, forming the Lunesdale Learning Trust with our two schools. As Executive Headteacher, you will be the substantive Headteacher of both QES and QEStudio, steering us towards continued success.
We welcome applications from well-qualified and highly motivated individuals who are excited to work with our remarkable students and dedicated staff. You will play a key role in providing an exceptional education for all, building on our proud tradition of excellence.
How to Apply:
If you wish to apply, please complete all sections of the application form by 12 noon on Monday, 24th June 2024. In your supporting statement, please include:
- Why this particular job appeals to you.
- The personal and professional qualities that make you an ideal candidate for this post.
- How your experience equips you to take on the role of Executive Headteacher with confidence and conviction.
A Message from Cathy O'Neill, Current Executive Headteacher:
"After 26 years working here and 7 as Headteacher, I can attest that this is a wonderful opportunity to lead our community in a truly special place. I encourage all potential applicants to read the attached applicant pack and visit our websites to gain a fuller sense of life here. I would be delighted to show you around our schools. This is a marvellous place to work, and this is an exciting opportunity. If you need further information or wish to discuss any issues, please feel free to contact me at 015242 71275. Good luck with your application."
The Lunesdale Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), other statutory required clearance and reference checks with previous employers.
Attached documents
About Queen Elizabeth School
About Queen Elizabeth School
Queen Elizabeth School (QES), Kirkby Lonsdale, is an 11-18 co-ed, non-denominational, all ability school with a sister school, QEStudio, with its own building. We serve a large, prosperous and beautiful area of South Lakeland, North Yorkshire and North Lancashire. Although a rural school, we are only 6 miles from the M6 and well connected to main line train stations, which helps explain the outward-looking vibrancy of Kirkby Lonsdale.
Queen Elizabeth School dates back to 1591 when we were granted our charter to provide ‘Scholarship and Care’, a promise we continue to deliver well into the 21st century.
In September 2017 QES developed as the Lunesdale Learning Trust to incorporate a new Free School, the QEStudio providing high quality professional, technical and vocational learning to over 300 14-18 year-olds. This is an innovative and exciting aspect of our provision in Key Stage 4 and 5 it is proving to be extremely popular with pupils and parents.
Executive Headteacher
Cathy O'Neill
Values and vision
Most significantly the Trust is founded on core values which underpin and inform the life of the schools and promote our sense of community. These include the focus on encouraging global citizenship, remembering that life is about more than material things, looking out for others, and thinking of others who are less fortunate.
Ofsted report
"This outstanding school fully lives up to its ancient motto of ‘Scholarship and Care’. The excellence that the school achieves results from the equal emphasis given to each of these aspects of its work. Parents and students are overwhelming in their praise of the school and many count themselves fortunate to be a part of it. Pressure for places is high because of the school’s excellent reputation in the locality and further afield."
View Queen Elizabeth School's latest Ofsted report
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