Head
Sherborne Girls
Dorset
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- From September 2018, or as soon as possible thereafter
- Apply by:
- 17 October 2017
Job overview
Sherborne Girls - Best Public School of the Year, Tatler Schools Awards 2017
HMC & GSA school, all-girls, full-boarding, 485 pupils, 11-18, IB & A Level
Sherborne Girls is one of the UK’s leading boarding schools, awarded Best Public School of the Year at the Tatler Schools Awards 2017. Educating 485 girls aged 11-18, it is situated in the idyllic medieval town of Sherborne and provides a broad and enriching education that develops the unique talents of every pupil within a supportive community. The School enjoys a close relationship with Sherborne School, thus offering all the advantages of a single-sex education with the added benefit of liaison with the boys’ school.
The Governors seek an outstanding leader to succeed Mrs Jenny Dwyer who is stepping down after 12 years of exceptional leadership. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with outstanding communication skills, a passion for education, a strong business sense, a global perspective and the empathy and personal warmth to create ‘a home away from home’ where pupils can flourish.
Further information can be downloaded from www.rsacademics.co.uk
Potential candidates wishing to discuss the post are invited to contact either:
Holly Fitzgerald at HollyFitzgerald@RSAcademics.co.uk / 07801 522913, or Claire Oulton at ClaireOulton@RSAcademics.co.uk / 07738 737482
Closing date for applications is 10.00am on Wednesday 18th October 2017.
Sherborne Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and a medical report.
About Sherborne Girls
Sherborne Girls is an independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18, located in the market town of Sherborne, Dorset. Established in 1899, this selective institution has around 490 pupils, the majority of whom are full boarders. At Sherborne Girls, we are committed to providing an outstanding education to every girl in our community, helping her write the story of her life.
Sherborne Girls is part of the Sherborne Schools Group. The group includes Sherborne School (for boys), Sherborne Preparatory School and Hanford.
The Sherborne Schools Group offers a unique and exciting educational offering for girls and boys aged 3 to 19.
Head, Sherborne Girls
Dr Ruth Sullivan
Vision and values
Sherborne Girls' vision is to be the leading full-boarding girls’ school for all-round personal development and academic fulfilment, and to create a community of empowered learners who will be an influence for good in a challenging world.
The school aims to provide a broad and enriching, full boarding education that develops the unique talents of every girl within a supportive community. To send out into the world girls of character, commitment and compassion who are able to think clearly and creatively, choose wisely and have the courage to make a difference.
Five values underpin the ethos of Sherborne Girls:
Curious – Sherborne girls will be intellectually enquiring and imaginative; they will seek challenge and inspiration in the pursuit of excellence.
Courageous – Sherborne girls will be bold and adventurous; they will have the courage to take risks, the resilience to overcome adversity and the inner confidence to lead others.
Compassionate – Sherborne girls will be principled, considerate and kind; they will have a sense of responsibility to make a positive contribution to the communities in which they live and work.
Adaptable – Sherborne girls will be resilient and flexible; they will be able to adapt to the demands of the modern day and to respect and celebrate the differences of others.
Spiritual – Sherborne girls understand Christian values, they value reflection and well-being in themselves and others.
ISI report
“The school fully meets its aims. The pupils achieve at a high level in both their academic work and their activities. They make rapid progress in their learning as a result of the good, often excellent, teaching, and the excellent curricular and extracurricular provision which provides an extensive range of subjects and activities.”
View Sherborne Girls' latest ISI report
Link to the Sherborne Girls prospectus
See a range of films showing life at Sherborne Girls
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