Head of Lower School (Years 6, 7 & 8)
Oakham School
Rutland
- Expired
- Salary:
- Oakham School scale plus a Senior Leadership allowance
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 25 October 2016
Job overview
Oakham School is one of the UK’s leading HMC co-educational day and boarding schools for pupils aged 10 – 18. A highly successful school, Oakham has an outstanding record of academic achievement, combined with reaching the highest levels of performance in sport, music, drama and the wider curriculum.
The foundation stones for an exciting and forward thinking curriculum are built in the Lower School (years 6, 7 and 8). After 10 outstanding years as Head of the Lower School, Mr Val Harvey is retiring and we are looking for a dynamic, well qualified leader with a proven track record in a senior or prep school.
This position will particularly suit someone who thrives off the challenges of leadership & innovation and is passionate about creating an inspirational learning environment for the younger members of the Oakham School community.
The salary for this post is on the Oakham scale (which is significantly above the national scale), plus a Senior Leadership allowance.
Download an application form and further information from:
www.oakham.rutland.sch.uk/Contact_Us/Job_Opportunities/Details/Teaching_vacancies.aspx.
View the Job Information pack at: http://ow.ly/HPBU304G12U
E mail the form and your cv together with a letter of application to Gill Flint at gaf@oakham.rutland.sch.uk. Please telephone if you have not received an acknowledgement within three days.
Closing Date: Wednesday 26 October (noon)
1st Round (Longlist) Interviews: Friday 4th November
2nd Round (Shortlist) Interviews: Monday 14th November
Successful candidates for the Longlist interviews will be notified on Monday 31st October.
Oakham School
Chapel Close, Oakham,
Rutland LE15 6DT
Tel : 01572 758506
e-mail: gaf@oakham.rutland.sch.uk
website: http://www.oakham.rutland.sch.uk
Oakham is committed to promoting the rights of children and all staff are carefully screened prior to appointment.
Attached documents
About Oakham School
Oakham is a vibrant, fully co-educational boarding and day school for 10–18 year olds.
Our uniquely structured student population – with 50% girls and 50% boys, and 50% of pupils boarding and 50% being day pupils – creates a genuinely inclusive and grounded school community who generate a caring, friendly and warm atmosphere.
Whilst we are proud of our 400-year heritage, our priority is always to be at the forefront of educational developments. We were one of the first independent schools to move to co-education in 1971 and we were also one of the first schools to introduce the IB Diploma, alongside A-levels. We continue to look to the future and our focus now, in today’s digital world, is on effectively teaching pupils Information Literacy.
Oakham’s strength lies in providing a spectacularly wide range of opportunities and activities which sit alongside an invigorating and challenging academic curriculum. At 16+ we offer the choice between the IB Diploma and A-levels and other standalone qualifications. We are currently introducing the IB Middle Years Programme for students in Forms 1 to 3. Over many years, the School has not only been incredibly successful academically, but it is also recognised nationally for its outstanding achievements in sport, music, drama and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.
The School has benefited from significant investment in recent years. The latest improvements include a new classroom block for the Humanities, a stunning state-of-the-art Faculty of Social Sciences, fantastic Science facilities, a purpose-built Medical and Pastoral Centre and a major redevelopment of the Sports Centre.
The School’s location close to Rutland Water, in the heart of rural England, means our pupils and staff are able to enjoy the safety of living and working in a beautifully green campus just a few minutes’ walk from Oakham’s historic town centre and amenities. At the same time Oakham’s excellent road and rail links mean that London, Birmingham and Cambridge are all within easy reach.
Headmaster
Henry Price
Values and vision
Whilst academic excellence lies at the heart of everything we do, our focus goes far beyond just encouraging our pupils to achieve outstanding results in their examinations. Our genuinely holistic approach to education means that pupils leave Oakham as intellectually ambitious thinkers, who are effective and independent learners, well equipped with the skills and habits of mind to thrive in tomorrow’s world.
ISI
“The quality of the pupils’ academic achievements is excellent.”
“The quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent.”
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