Head of Junior School
Loretto School
East Lothian
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 2 December 2022
Job overview
Company: Loretto School
Job title: Head of Junior School
Job reference: DAEAOB
Closing date: 2 December 2022
A leading independent Junior School for children aged 3 to 12, Loretto Junior School is “a small school with a big heart,” where children are nurtured to grow as unique individuals, to discover their talents and develop a love of learning. With 150 girls and boys, Loretto Junior School enjoys an enviable reputation as warm and friendly with a well-rounded approach to education. As part of Scotland’s oldest boarding school offering an all-through education, it benefits from a large and well-equipped campus whilst functioning as a standalone school where pupils can feel comfortable, secure and supported.
Loretto Junior School is now looking for an exceptional leader with a strong vision, excellent pastoral instincts and exemplary communications skills to be their new Head. Reporting to Dr Graham Hawley, Headmaster of the Senior School, the successful candidate will lead on the day-to-day running of the Junior School. The Head has key responsibilities in respect of the staff, the pupils and their parents and the general administration of the School.
The successful candidate will have the warmth, credibility and presence to secure the full engagement of all pupils, staff, parents and other stakeholders in the delivery of the School’s aims. In addition to a track record of successful teaching and leadership at senior management level, they will have the ability to market and promote the School effectively, through excellent communication to prospective and current parents and staff as well as the wider community. Candidates must be registered with or eligible for registration with GTC Scotland.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Loretto School on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference DAEAOB. Alternatively, telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours).
Applications should be received by noon on 2nd December 2022.
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About Loretto School
Set in 85 acres of leafy campus just outside Edinburgh, Scotland, Loretto school provides an all-round education for just over 500 boys and girls - boarders, flexi-boarders and day pupils - aged 3-18. The School is made up of two parts - the Junior School ('The Nippers') for children aged 3-12 and the Senior School for those aged 12 and over. Founded in 1827 as Scotland's original independent boarding school, Loretto is well known for its relaxed family atmosphere, traditional values and emphasis on the development of the whole person, mind, body and spirit, through academic study, the arts, extra-curricular and sporting activities. The School is particularly renowned for its Music, Drama and Art. The Loretto Golf Academy was established as the UK's first school golf academy in 2002 and attracts many talented golf scholars from around the world.
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