Head of the Junior School
Fulneck School
Leeds
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 21 February 2020
Job overview
Appointment of Head of the Junior School (3-11)
SEPTEMBER 2020 START
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to lead the primary phase at Fulneck School following the current Head’s appointment to Richmond House School in Leeds. You will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, supporting the Principal in implementing the new 5 Year Strategy, with significant autonomy in developing the 3-11 primary phase.
Fulneck School is a unique environment and we are looking for a very special person to lead the Junior School in the next phase of its development. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced practitioner from the independent, academy or maintained sectors who has the ambition, drive and know-how to give our pupils the very best start in life.
Founded in 1753, Fulneck School is one of the leading co-educational day and boarding schools in Yorkshire. Set in beautiful Yorkshire countryside, we are just 5 miles from the thriving Leeds city centre and close to the attractive west and north suburbs of Leeds.
We attract pupils from across the West Riding of Yorkshire as well as boarders from around the world. Pupil numbers in the whole School rose by 8% in September 2019. Our 3-11 phase currently educates 120 children.
Further details and an application form can be downloaded below or are available on the school website www.fulneckschool.co.uk
Only a completed Fulneck School application form and accompanying letter, explaining how the job description and person specification are met, can be accepted.
For an initial conversation or pre-application visit, please do contact the Principal, Paul Taylor on 0113 2570235 or email pct@fulneckschool.co.uk
Closing date for applications is mid-day on Friday 21st February.
Short-listing will take place later that afternoon and successful candidates contacted.
First Round interviews will take place on Thursday 27th and Friday 28th February.
Final Round interviews will take place on Monday 9th March.
Fulneck School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.
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About Fulneck School
Fulneck School is an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 3-18. We are situated in a traditional English village just 5 miles from Leeds city centre. With easy access by air, rail and road, yet set in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, Fulneck School is an ideal choice for parents looking for a day or boarding school for their children.
We pride ourselves on setting high expectations for every individual, instilling good manners and fostering an ethic of hard work. Our community is enriched by the cultural diversity of our pupil body, with day pupils coming to us from across Yorkshire and boarders from all over the world. Pupils experience outstanding opportunities inside and outside the classroom, learning how to work in a team and how to provide the leadership that our society needs.
We are a small school and therefore offer a more personalised education than many other schools. This website can only give a flavour of what Fulneck School has to offer. Please do come and visit – you will always be made welcome at Fulneck School.
Devin Cassidy
Principal
Values and vision
Fulneck School wants to offer students a happy, supportive and nurturing learning environment for them to grow and learn in. It hopes to challenge and encourage pupils to reach their full potential in all areas of the curriculum, celebrating their achievements and success. A good relationship with parents is important to Fulneck School, and it works to maintain effective communication with them on a regular basis. The school teaches students to respect each other and themselves, while promoting its Christian values of care, compassion, humanity, honesty and integrity. Boarders are offered a happy and homely environment where they can excel in a caring, family-like atmosphere. The school offers a wide range of educational trips around Leeds and further afield. It encourages students to discover new hobbies and interests and nurture their talents with a broad range of extra-curricular clubs, including The Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Independent School Inspectorate
“Pupils are confident in their knowledge, understanding and skills. In both the junior and the senior school, written work is extremely well presented and pupils produce some extended writing of good quality. Pupils are articulate and communicate their ideas effectively”.
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