Deputy Head
Milbourne Lodge School
Surrey
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 22 March 2021
Job overview
Deputy Head - Required for September 2021
Milbourne Lodge School is an independent, selective, co-educational Pre-Prep and Preparatory school for children aged 4 – 13, located in extensive grounds in Esher, Surrey. We offer inspirational teaching that is reflected in our excellent academic results.
Applications are welcomed for the position of Deputy Head.
The applicant will be joining a well-known traditional Prep School with a strong reputation for academic rigour and for sending pupils to some of the most prestigious Senior Schools in the country.
The successful candidate will have the drive to build on current academic successes and digital learning developments.
They will be a skilful and highly efficient administrator and manager who will play a full and active role within the Senior Leadership Team.
Potential candidates wishing to have an informal discussion about the post are invited to arrange either a Teams, zoom or telephone call with the Head. Please contact Michaela Parker, PA to Head (michaela.parker@milbournelodge.co.uk ).
Milbourne Lodge is part of the Cognita international family of schools which are located in the UK, Europe, Latin America and Asia, allowing us to share ideas and practices from around the world.
How to apply:
Please see the attached job description including person specification, and complete an application form if you wish to apply.
Please email (in PDF format) your completed application form and covering letter (addressed to Mrs Judy Waite) to:
Michaela Parker (michaela.parker@milbournelodge.co.uk )
Closing date for Applications:
9.00am Monday 22nd March 2021, but interviews may take place before this date should an excellent candidate be identified early in the application process. Interviews will be held on Friday 26th and Monday 29th March 2021. Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible.
Cognita Schools (Milbourne Lodge School) are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
Attached documents
About Milbourne Lodge School
Milbourne Lodge School is an independent, co-educational pre-prep and preparatory school for children aged 4 – 13, located in Esher, Surrey.
Milbourne Lodge was founded in 1912 by Harvey Wyatt, and in 1948 the school was bought by Norman Hale who was Headmaster for fifty-one years. During Mr Hale’s tenure, Milbourne Lodge became one of England’s leading preparatory schools, recognised for outstanding academic achievements and numerous scholarship awards to top public schools. This pursuit of academic excellence continues to thrive at the school with each year pupils achieving scholarships and CE entry to the top Independent schools in the country including Eton, Winchester, Charterhouse, Tonbridge, Westminster, St Paul’s and Kings’ College School Wimbledon to name but a few.
In 2007 Milbourne Lodge became part of the Cognita Schools group and continues to focus on the pursuit of excellence.
The Pre-Prep department which educates pupils from Reception to Year 2 was opened in 2010 and now contains over 90 children with two form entry in each year group.
In 2016, the Hale building was opened comprising 5 new classrooms and a state of the art Science Laboratory.
In June 2017, the school was inspected by SIS and was graded 'Outstanding in All Areas'. Please see the Inspection Report link below
Head
Mrs Judy Waite - Judy joined the school as Deputy Head, Academic in 2010 and was appointed Head in January 2016.
Our Aims
Milbourne Lodge is committed to providing the highest educational standards for our pupils.
We achieve this by:
· Promoting quality, excellence and the highest standards of education for all pupils in order to ensure they reach their full potential and receive the highest standards of teaching and learning.
· Creating a positive and caring atmosphere and environment in which pupils are encouraged and enabled to develop their skills, talents and interests to the full; intellectually, physically and spiritually, regardless of social circumstances, age or religion.
· Providing a safe and caring community in which all individuals are valued and respected and to strive for the highest standards in pastoral care.
· Engendering a spirit of learning so that pupils regard education as a lifelong process.
· Instilling in pupils the values of respect for each other, responsibility for their own actions and self-discipline.
· Placing importance on the traditional values of politeness, good manners and sportsmanship. Core values include respect, honesty and kindness and pupils are encouraged to treat others as they would like to be treated themselves.
· Celebrating the achievements of individuals in all areas of school and community life.
· Providing equal access to all for equal opportunities.
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