Head of Senior School
George Heriot's School
Edinburgh
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 17 March 2017
Job overview
The Governors and Principal of our highly successful school seek to appoint a new Head of Senior School following the retirement of Mr Robert Dickson, after 27 years of excellent service to the School.
Based in a spectacular location in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre, for 350 years George Heriot's School has served as one of Scotland's most distinguished schools and charities. Today, it flourishes as an independent co-educational day school providing for children aged between 3 and 18 years old whilst sustaining its charitable purpose.
Applications are invited from appropriately qualified candidates with proven experience and leadership skills either at Senior School Depute or Head level. The successful candidate will have the personal qualities to motivate and lead the school so that the academic, pastoral and social needs of the pupils, parents and staff are met whilst maintaining the School's ethos.
Further information about the position, including an Appointment Brief and details of how to apply are available on the Jobs and Opportunities Section of the School's Website, www.george-heriots.com or by contacting the HR Department by telephone on 0131 229 7263.
Closing Date for Applications is Noon on Friday 17th March 2017
George Heriot's School is governed by George Heriot's Trust a charity registered in Scotland. No SC011463
George Heriot's School
Founded 1628
About George Heriot's School
The Sunday Times 'Scottish Independent School of the Decade'.
George Heriot's http://www.george-heriots.com is one of Scotland's leading Independent Schools for girls and boys at Nursery, Primary and Secondary levels. We provide a quality education at our historic site beside Edinburgh Castle.
For over 350 years George Heriot’s School http://www.george-heriots.com has served as one of Scotland’s most distinguished schools. Today, it flourishes as an independent co-educational day school. Children between 4 and 18, from in and around the city of Edinburgh, form a vibrant school community. Together with staff, parents, governors, alumni, and friends, Heriot’s pupils hold true to the vision of Founder George Heriot.
The school seeks to provide a caring, well-disciplined education. We encourage responsibility, a desire for excellence, and a love of learning. George Heriot’s School welcomes children from all backgrounds. Each child comes with different gifts, and contributes in different ways.
Heriot's aims to provide a supportive, mutually respectful and well-disciplined learning environment which is holistic in approach and encourages positive attitudes, a striving for excellence and a lasting appreciation for learning amongst our pupils. Through our academic curriculum and our vast range of extra-curricular activities, we want our pupils to make the most of their opportunities for self-development and discovery of their full potential. Our boys and girls leave ready for the next stage of their lives – confident but not conceited; socially aware; ready to study and work. They love their School.
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