Deputy Head (Pastoral)
Farleigh School
Hampshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 7 November 2016
Job overview
Farleigh School is a highly successful co-educational prep school of 450 boarders and day children aged three to thirteen based in the beautiful Test Valley of Hampshire. A leading Catholic school which welcomes all faiths, Farleigh combines excellent teaching, modern facilities and countless opportunities for pupils to grow in confidence and discover their talents. Farleigh School is committed to providing the very highest standard of teaching and pastoral care to ensure that every child is well looked after, happy and fulfilled.
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Deputy Head (Pastoral) with demonstrable outstanding leadership skills, who relishes responsibility and who has the vision and drive to help make a significant contribution to the future of the school.
In return, we will offer the successful applicant:
- a competitive remuneration package which would include family accommodation
- an outstanding working environment
- happy, enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning
- a strong sense of community
Whilst it is not necessary for the appointee to be a practising Catholic, a genuine resonance with Farleigh’s core values is essential. Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged.
For further information and an application pack, or to arrange to visit Farleigh, please contact Human Resources on: 01264 712863 or email: hrsecretary@farleighschool.com
Closing date: Monday, 7th November 2016 at 12.00 midday
Short-listed candidates will be contacted during the week commencing Monday, 14th November 2016 with first round interviews being held on either Monday, 21st November or Friday, 25th November 2016.
Farleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undergo appropriate Child Protection Screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Attached documents
About Farleigh School
Ethos
- To share with parents in the spiritual, moral and intellectual development of their children in a Catholic community, which welcomes all faiths.
- To provide a first class education striving for excellence in all academic, cultural and sporting pursuits, giving every child the confidence to discover where their gifts lie and to enjoy their talents.
- To educate children in the teaching and sacramental life of the Church and to encourage them towards a life of faith.
- To create a well-ordered and caring school community, where the self-respect and dignity of each person will flourish.
- To help Farleigh pupils to grow up honorably, inspired by high ideals, so that they may serve others generously, and be strong in friendship and family.
Aims
To live out our ethos as a Catholic school and in so doing,
- ensure the development of our children, spiritually, morally, socially, intellectually and culturally;
- provide a broad and high quality education for children of mixed ability which will lay strong foundations for a fulfilling and rewarding life;
- prepare and educate each child for the appropriate first choice of senior school;
- make Farleigh a special place to enjoy a part of their childhood through warm pastoral care of the highest standard.
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