Head of School
Thorngrove School
Hampshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary and family accommodation included in package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 2 December 2021
Job overview
THORNGROVE SCHOOL
IAPS Co-educational Preparatory Day School with 240 pupils aged 2½-13
Thorngrove is a purpose-built, thriving and successful day school set in beautiful grounds on the borders of Hampshire and Berkshire. The school is now looking for an inspirational, dynamic and enthusiastic Head who will continue to nurture the family ethos of this unique school.
This is an exciting opportunity for a current Head, Deputy Head or senior leader in an independent preparatory or senior school. The school was inspected in 2020 by ISI and achieved an excellent rating. It has a strong pastoral ethos and is renowned for its caring and nurturing environment.
Thorngrove is 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 disclosure from the DBS.
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About Thorngrove School
Thorngrove School is a co-educational independent preparatory school in Highclere, near Newbury in Berkshire, for 2 1/2 -13 year olds. It accommodates approximately 220 pupils.
Thorngrove School was founded in 1988 by Nick and Connie Broughton. They wanted to create an establishment that provided for all children, whatever their abilities. Recent developments have included a 3 lane cricket net facility and personal devices for all children in Year 3 up. The school will be celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2023.
Headmaster
Nick Graham
Vision and values
Thorngrove School aims to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum, developing pupils' academic education as well as their interest in extra-curricular pursuits. Teachers strive to provide a nurturing environment for every child and to promote teamwork and friendship between year groups. The pre-preparatory school maximises the use of all school facilities, including the woods and fields.
While Thorngrove School excels at teaching core subjects, it also provides outstanding extra-curricular activities. Pupils have access to specialist art and pottery sessions, music lessons and drama classes led by a fully qualified LAMDA teacher. Plenty of sports are on offer.
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