Head
Francis Holland School, Regent's Park
NW1
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022 or January 2023
- Apply by:
- 16 November 2021
Job overview
The Council of the Francis Holland Schools Trust invites applications for the post of Head to succeed Mr Charles Fillingham, who has been appointed Head of Solihull School with effect from January 2023, following seven years of outstanding service at Regent’s Park.
Founded in 1878, Francis Holland School Regent’s Park enjoys an enviable reputation as one of the UK’s leading independent schools, whose focus on the values of knowledge, compassion, spirit and perseverance have helped it achieve exceptional success in both the academic and personal progress of its pupils. These dual aims reflect the School’s focus not only on the importance of intellectual rigour but also on mindfulness and the pastoral care of its pupils. The School’s ethos is rooted in its Church of England foundation and it is proud of its reputation for diversity and inclusion.
The School benefits from its close proximity to Regent’s Park and the vast array of opportunities afforded by its central London location.
Francis Holland Regent’s Park has grown in recent years and entry is highly competitive.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Francis Holland School in Sloane Square, which includes both a senior school and a junior school on its campus, and all of the Schools benefit from certain shared central services including a shared Bursary as well as oversight by one Board of Governors.
The next Head of Francis Holland Regent’s Park will have the drive, vision and ambition to lead this highly successful School in the next phase of its development as it seeks to build upon and expand its reputation and standing as a beacon of light for girls’ education in London whilst at the same time being open to the opportunities to widen the pool of those who can benefit from a Francis Holland education through enhanced bursary provision and the possibility of international expansion.
Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics in the first instance to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role:
Helen Flower, Search Consultant: helenflower@rsacademics.com
Further information about the role and details of how to apply can be found on RSAcademics’ website at www.rsacademics.com
Closing date: 10.00am on Tuesday 16 November 2021
RSAcademics is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.
Francis Holland Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure.
About Francis Holland School, Regent's Park
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- Francis Holland School, Regent's Park
- Clarence Gate, Ivor Place
- London
- NW1 6XR
- United Kingdom
Francis Holland School, Regent’s Park, is a leading independent school, for girls aged from 11-18, located in Marylebone, central London. There are currently over 550 pupils on roll. Francis Holland is in the top 30 independent schools in London for GCSE and A Level grades.
Francis Holland School was founded in 1878 by the Reverend Canon Francis Holland. It was originally opened in Baker Street, where it remained until 1915, before relocating to a new purpose-built site near Clarence Gate. The School has since expanded to include a Classics Centre and a Seminar Room, both on Ivor Place and a state of the art Sixth Form Centre, Linhope House. The School is governed by the Francis Holland Schools Trust along with its sister school Francis Holland School, Sloane Square.
Headmistress
Katharine Woodcock
Values and Vision
At Francis Holland School, Regent’s Park, our core values of Knowledge, Compassion, Spirit and Perseverance underpin the School’s ethos, enabling pupils to achieve their fullest potential in an educational environment that is both ambitious and supportive. The School promotes high standards of behaviour, attainment, moral and spiritual development, initiative, adaptability and independence, as well as a sense of responsibility for others.
Francis Holland School provides opportunities for students to appreciate the culture and diversity of contemporary London, enjoying all the benefits of the School’s central location and proximity to Regent’s Park. Sixth Formers enjoy their own dedicated Sixth Form Centre, which provides the perfect transition between school and university and offers a unique 16+ education in a modern, transformational learning environment. The culture of Francis Holland School is one where students gain not only outstanding results, but also develop self-belief, adaptability, dynamic thinking and problem-solving skills, empowering them with the tools necessary to thrive in the modern, international world.
ISI report
Francis Holland was reported as ‘Excellent’ in all areas of Educational Quality and met all Regulatory Compliance Inspection standards (ISI Inspection Report, March 2022).
The quality of pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent.
- “Pupils’ attitudes to learning are excellent. They are highly self-motivated to succeed.”
- “Pupils attain highly in examinations and make rapid progress in lessons.”
- “Pupils are excellent communicators, articulate, confident and convincing.”
- “Pupils comment that teachers support them well to achieve, through encouragement and by fostering their self-belief.”
- “At A Level, pupils’ attainment is excellent across all subjects and continues to rise still further, placing the school recently in the top 10% nationally for added value.”
The quality of pupils’ personal development is excellent.
- “Pupils are well-rounded individuals who mutually support each other to achieve highly.”
- “Pupils are confident and show strong self-awareness, enabling them to succeed.”
- “Pupils eagerly play their part in school and community, for example, as leaders and role models.”
- “Pupils are resilient and forward-looking in their learning, making the most of opportunities offered to them.”
- “The leadership supports pupils’ mental health well, through a strong pastoral system.”
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