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Head of Stewart’s Melville College

Head of Stewart’s Melville College

ESMS - Stewart's Melville College

Edinburgh, City of

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
August 2021
Apply by:
5 February 2021

Job overview

Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools (ESMS) are seeking to appoint a visionary and inspirational leader as the Head of Stewart’s Melville College. This is an opportunity to lead an outstanding school with passionate and committed staff who strive for excellence. ESMS is a vibrant, friendly, family of schools set in beautiful grounds in the heart of Edinburgh.

The Head of Stewart’s Melville College is responsible for ensuring the successful and efficient day-to-day operation of the school, as well as providing overall management for all teaching staff. They will provide strong operational leadership and financial understanding to ensure business continuity and teaching services.

A letter of application addressed to the Principal, Mrs Linda Moule, along with a full CV and the names and contact details of three referees, one of which should be your current or most recent employer, should be sent to recruitment@esms.org.uk. References will be sought prior to interview.

Any enquiries about this position or the recruitment process should be directed to Jenny Mallinson, HR Advisor, at recruitment@esms.org.uk

The deadline for applications is 12pm on Friday 5 February 2021.

Attached documents

About ESMS - Stewart's Melville College

Stewart's Melville College is an independent, non-denominational day school for boys aged 11-18 in Edinburgh.  There are approximately 740 boys, of whom about 25 are boarders. Admission is through assessment.  ESMS has a charitable foundation and provides financial assistance to over 150 bursary holders, who attend Stewart's Melville College or The Mary Erskine School.  The school has existed for more than 150 years and was voted The Sunday Times Independent Secondary School of the Year in 2013.

The school enjoys an excellent academic reputation and prides itself on the range of musical, dramatic and other extra-curricular opportunities offered to its boys.  The playing fields and Pavilion at Inverleith underpin a fine tradition in rugby and cricket and boys also have access to the hockey pitches and other sporting facilities at The Mary Erskine School.

Stewart's Melville College is part of the ESMS family of schools and is closely twinned with The Mary Erskine School through a shared House system and co-education in many activities, including trips, shows, concerts, orchestras, bands, numerous Outdoor Education projects and in the Combined Cadet Force. The co-educational Sixth Form aims to offer a genuine pre-university experience.

Principal

Mr Anthony Simpson

Values and vision

Stewart's Melville College has nine core values that are recognised by all members of the school community: kindness, respect, commitment, enthusiasm, responsibility, grace, appreciation, confidence and integrity.

The school follows its own curriculum prior to examination years.  The Curriculum for Excellence is not followed.  Boys generally sit the public examinations prescribed by the Scottish Qualifications Authority.  It is normal for boys to sit a combination of eight subjects at National 5 and to proceed to Higher courses in S5. The majority will return for a final year in Sixth Form, with a high proportion taking Advanced Highers.  ‘A’ Levels are offered in Art and in Music.

Education Scotland report

“Stewart’s Melville College provided pupils with a wide range of opportunities to reach high levels of achievement in both academic subjects and other activities, including sports and the expressive arts. Pupils, parents and staff valued these opportunities and identified strongly with the school. High expectations set for pupils were supported by very good learning and teaching experiences and, overall, pupils’ attainments were very good. The school provided a climate in which pupils were well educated to think for themselves.”

View Stewart's Melville College's latest Education Scotland report

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