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Appointment of Head

Appointment of Head

Wakefield Girls' High School

Wakefield

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
16 March 2018

Job overview

Governors of Wakefield Grammar School Foundation seek to appoint an outstanding professional to succeed Mrs Nina Gunson as Head of Wakefield Girls’ High School (WGHS) Senior School.

Founded in 1878, WGHS is traditional yet forward thinking, offering a stimulating and challenging environment and a culture of high expectation which celebrates achievement and develops self-esteem and confidence. As one of the family of schools that comprise Wakefield Grammar School Foundation, WGHS delivers all the benefits of a single-sex education whilst also providing academic, social and cultural links with its brother school, Queen Elizabeth Grammar School.

The new Head will have the opportunity to build on the excellent work undertaken over the recent years, providing the vision and leadership to take the School forward and position the institution so as to continue its first-class education for the future. The Head will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the School whilst promoting and maintaining its distinctive ethos.

Saxton Bampfylde is acting as an employment agency advisor to Wakefield Girls’ High School on this appointment. A candidate brief with full application details can be obtained from their website at www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference code NWZE. Alternatively, email Belinda Beck at belinda.beck@saxbam.com or telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours).

Applications should arrive no later than noon on Friday 16th March 2018.

Wakefield Grammar School Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. Charity number 1088425.

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About Wakefield Girls' High School

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+44 1924 372490

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Wakefield Girls' High School, a selective independent school for girls aged 11-18, first opened its doors in 1878, at a time when the educational and social emancipation of women was accelerating. It occupies an extensive site in a conservation area near the centre of Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The school became independent in 1982. 

Wakefield Girls' High School forms part of the Wakefield Grammar School Foundation group of schools. Some teaching in Years 12 and 13 takes place jointly with Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, the boys' school in the foundation.   

Headteacher 

Ms Heidi-Jayne Boyes 

Values and vision 

Wakefield Girls' High School strives to create a stimulating and challenging environment and a culture of high expectation. It encourages both initiative and team commitment, develops self-esteem and confidence, and places equal value on the academic and pastoral care of girls. The school runs a peer-mentoring system with Samaritans training, offering support to younger girls in the school.  

By instilling intellectual curiosity, aspiration and a love of learning, the school aims to enable each girl to achieve her full academic potential, breaking through the “glass ceiling” by being creative, brave, taking risks and rising to challenges. Participation and contribution are highly valued. 

ISI report

“Pupils show maturity and sensitivity. They are supported by excellent pastoral care. They feel safe and well prepared for the next stage of their lives. Their behaviour is excellent. Older pupils offer support to younger pupils and all value the mentoring provided by members of the sixth form.”   

View Wakefield Girls' High School’s latest ISI report 

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