Head
Hazlegrove Preparatory School
Somerset
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022 or January 2023
- Apply by:
- 5 January 2022
Job overview
The Governors are seeking to appoint an exceptional individual for September 2022 or January 2023 as Head of Hazlegrove School, a highly regarded and successful independent, coeducational, 2–13 day and boarding school in Somerset.
Part of the King’s School, Bruton Foundation, that dates back to 1519, Hazlegrove stands in its own 200 acres of parkland, where the original house and gardens are enhanced by outstanding, modern facilities.
Hazlegrove has around 380 pupils, of whom about 100 board. Boarding life is at the heart of the school. This is a thriving community where children flourish and childhood is cherished. The curriculum offered is vibrant and creative, the pastoral care is exceptional, and children can enjoy the innocence of childhood as well as being well prepared for the next stage of their education at 13.
Pupil achievement is excellent, with over 21 scholarships and awards in the past year, as well as individual and team national successes on the sports field and national recognition for the school’s musicians.
The new Head will be forward thinking, energetic and innovative, have experience of successful senior leadership and will be able to build on the current strong position of the school when Mark White, the present Head, moves to Wetherby Preparatory School for September 2022.
Potential candidates wishing to discuss the post are invited to contact RSAcademics:
- Louisa Barham, Search Consultant – louisabarham@rsacademics.com
- Sarah Evans, Senior Advisor – sarahevans@rsacademics.com
For detailed candidate information and details of how to apply, please visit www.rsacademics.com
Closing date: 10.00am on 5 January 2022
RSAcademics is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.
The King’s School, Bruton Foundation is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure.
About Hazlegrove Preparatory School
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- Hazlegrove Preparatory School
- Hazlegrove House, Sparkford, Yeovil
- Somerset
- BA22 7JA
- United Kingdom
An exceptional coeducational full boarding and day school for children between 2 years to 13 years, Hazlegrove enables children to be children and is committed to celebrating childhood, a vibrant and creative curriculum, exceptional pastoral care and stunning rural Somerset location combine to make children feel nurtured, motivated, inspired and encouraged to love learning for life.
Pupil numbers are buoyant and pupil achievement is outstanding with over 100 scholarships and awards in the past three years as well as individual and team national champions on the sports field and national recognition for its musicians. Hazlegrove is an example of prep school boarding at its best and the thriving community of around 100 boarders is testament to the success of this part of the School.
Every child is unique, the breadth and depth of the learning experience at Hazlegrove ensures that all pupils have the opportunity to discover their strengths and interests. The children are grounded in their approach to the world, inclusive in the warmth that they show to others and happy in the knowledge that they are growing up in an environment which supports a broad range of interests.
When a pupil moves on from the school, as a Hazlegrovian in the 21st century, they are a child that is empathetic, kind and connected to the world; one who is independent but knows that developing relationships and a sense of duty to the community are integral to a successful life.
Headmaster
Ed Benbow
Values and vision
The innovative curriculum at Hazlegrove is designed to encourage individuality, passion and personal development. The community-like environment helps children feel safe in their surroundings. The school hopes to inspire through its teaching methods. Students tend to exceed expectations and maintain high learning standards throughout their education.
Sport, music and drama are all important parts of the school curriculum. These subjects allow students to be creative, while partaking in sport fosters an understanding of the importance of teamwork, support and mutual endeavour.
ISI report
“Hazlegrove Preparatory School is most successful in achieving its aims and in producing well-rounded individuals who are well equipped for the next stage of their lives. Throughout the school, pupils’ achievements are excellent. In the EYFS children are well grounded in the basic skills of literacy and numeracy, and these foundations are built upon as they move through the school. Their achievements in all subject areas are also of the highest order.”
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