Assistant Headteacher (Academic)
The Kingsley School
Warwickshire
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2017
- Apply by:
- 26 February 2017
Job overview
Independent Day School in Royal Leamington Spa, for girls 3 – 18 and boys 3 – 11 (345 pupils) Assistant Headteacher (Academic) Required for September 2017 The Governing Body of The Kingsley School, Royal Leamington Spa invites applications for the post of Assistant Headteacher. The successful candidate must be an outstanding classroom practitioner and will have proved their exceptional abilities in a significant middle leadership role. They will be able to contribute vision and energy to the senior leadership team and to the strategic direction of the school. They will work closely with students, parents, staff, senior leaders and governors to maintain our reputation for excellence. Applicants must have the interpersonal skills to maintain our unique ethos.
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About The Kingsley School
- The Kingsley School
- Beauchamp Hall, Beauchamp Avenue, Leamington Spa
- Warwickshire
- CV32 5RD
- United Kingdom
The Kingsley School is an independent day school for girls aged 3-18 and boys aged 3-11. It is based in Royal Leamington Spa in Warwickshire and is non-denominational. There are opportunities for the pupils, currently numbering 338, to apply for bursaries and scholarships. The school was founded in 1884 by Rose Kingsley, daughter of the Victorian author Charles Kingsley. It was first known as Leamington High School, but was renamed as The Kingsley School in 1949 in recognition of its founder.
Headteacher
James Mercer-Kelly
Values and vision
The Kingsley School places great emphasis on promoting a caring ethos and a friendly atmosphere. The school encourages pupils to complete their school careers as well-rounded individuals with excellent results, a positive attitude and a sense of community. The Kingsley School was rated excellent in its last inspection for pastoral care. It also runs a programme of personal, social, health and citizenship education (PSHCE), which covers themes such as personal relationships and social awareness.
ISI report
“All pupils, including those with SEND and those in EYFS, make very good progress compared with those of similar abilities. Their standards in the basic skills of literacy and numeracy are excellent. Pupils speak with confidence and clarity. They develop reasoning and thinking skills which they bring to bear in their studies, approaching problem-solving tasks with confidence.”
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