Head of Windermere School
Windermere School
Cumbria
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024 or before
- Apply by:
- 9 June 2023
Job overview
The Governing Body of Windermere School are seeking an exceptional educational leader to inspire and lead the school from September 2024 or before. We are seeking a Head who is a strategic thinker, who has a clear vision and sense of purpose and who will build on the strengths of the School. The ideal candidate for this role will possess a proven track record of achieving exceptional outcomes, coupled with a deep dedication to providing a truly holistic education. In an increasingly competitive independent education landscape, the successful candidate will demonstrate strategic abilities, the capacity to inspire and motivate staff and pupils and business acumen. Building trust and fostering strong relationships with parents, the wider community and other stakeholders will be crucial to their success. The successful candidate is likely to be a current Head or an experienced and skilled school leader. The Governing Body is open to applications from those with experience of independent and maintained education. A commitment to the boarding ethos of the school is essential. Diversity and inclusion are valued and the Governing Body wants to attract the best people for the role available regardless of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability, socioeconomic status or religious beliefs.
Closing date for applications: Friday 9th June 2023.
A completed application form, covering letter and self-disclosure form should be sent by email to the Chair of Governors at chair@windermereschool.co.uk.
Attached documents
About Windermere School
- Windermere School
- Patterdale Road, Windermere, The Lake District
- Cumbria
- LA23 1NW
- United Kingdom
Windermere School is unique. Set amidst the stunningly beautiful mountains and lakes of Cumbria, it delivers an exciting and forward-thinking curriculum, shaping the hearts and minds of the next generation. We aim to educate children to be capable and thoughtful, resourceful, courageous and caring. This is a school where young people can enjoy their schooldays and parents can be confident that their children are following the very best pathways to university and to adult life.
Windermere School is an independent boarding and day school, for boys and girls, from the ages of 3 to 18. Benefiting from its extraordinary location in the heart of the English Lake District it offers a unique education, embracing the IDEALS of the Round Square movement and the International Baccalaureate curriculum. Adventure is part of the curriculum and water sports play a large part in the co-curriculum. Celebrating it’s 100th year at its present site overlooking the glorious Lake Windermere in 2024, the school values its traditions and constantly looks to the future. As a small school, we get to know all our children well and have a dedicated well-being team to help give the very best to every young person in our care.
Head
Mr Frank Thompson
Our Vision
To foster an environment where young people can grow in confidence, excel academically, and discover their innate strengths, talents, and potential.
To encourage everyone to have the confidence and resilience to stand up for what is right and a desire to reach out to others.
ISI report
“A wide range of weekend activities takes place in school, in the surrounding area and elsewhere in the country. Many activities also take place on weekday afternoons and evenings. The school successfully implements its equality and anti-discrimination policy. Food is plentiful and nutritious and includes dishes appropriate to an international community. Appropriate policies are implemented for the care of sick or injured boarders. The school’s provision covers: first aid; chronic conditions and disabilities; emergencies, including those at night-time; and administration of prescribed and non-prescribed medication. The school educates the pupils about e-safety and cyber-bullying.”
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