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Queen's College Taunton

Somerset

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2017
Apply by:
22 May 2016

Job overview

FOR SEPTEMBER 2017

Queen's College Taunton is a leading independent co-educational day and boarding school and a member of the Methodist Independent School Trust. It has a splendid location in Taunton, Somerset. Together with its nursery and preparatory school it provides a complete education for children aged 0 to sixth formers aged 18. Its values are firmly based in its Christian roots and its boarding tradition. In recent years academic results have been outstanding, consistently ranked in the top two schools in the South West and it delivers a broad range of A-levels supplemented by the Extended Project Qualification.

The Governing Body are now seeking a Head who is capable of sustaining the school's high standards as well as bringing innovative and imaginative direction.

The successful candidate will

  • Possess proven and successful experience in school leadership either as an outstanding and high-flying Deputy Head or as an experienced Head
  • Be a collegiate and collaborative team-player capable when necessary of decisive management with an instinctive feel for the correct relationship between Head and Governors
  • Have presence as an educationalist abreast of change with the capacity to inspire great learning and outcomes
  • Be a confident and impressive communicator who will command the interest and imagination of staff, pupils, existing and potential parents

Queen's College Taunton are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

To apply for this position please visit: www.anthonymillard.co.uk or for an informal discussion please telephone Anthony Millard on: +44 (0)7768 687052 or email: anthony@anthonymillard.co.uk

Closing date: 23rd May 2016

Dedicated to education - Leadership search and selection - Strategic Consultancy

Queen's College Taunton
HMC - Co-educational - Day & Boarding - 0-18 years

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About Queen's College Taunton

Blending a proud tradition with ambitious plans for the future, Queen’s College is a thriving co-educational independent school located in Taunton, Somerset. The College comprises four schools: a Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior School incorporating a high-performing Sixth Form.

At every stage of our pupils’ time with us, our goal is to support them to achieve their full potential. This commitment can be found deeply rooted in our teaching team, all of whom share a joined-up approach to each child’s personal educational journey.

Our school motto ‘non scholae sed vitae discimus’ – ‘we educate not just for school but for life’ - is as relevant today as it was when the school was founded in 1843. Academic results are clearly important, but are only part of a truly all-round education. High quality learning is at the core of our academic success. Teaching is innovative, imaginative and focused on inspiring intellectual curiosity. The needs of each individual can be catered for in small classes and every pupil is made to feel special.

We aim to make Queen’s a centre of excellence for thinking and creativity which provides a bespoke, individualised education, designed to meet the needs of every member of the community, irrespective of pastoral or learning needs. Mutual respect and positive attitudes allow children to take informed risks, make mistakes and learn how to learn within an encouraging and empowering atmosphere.

As an inspirational teacher who shares our values and vision, we would invite you to consider joining our team. You can look forward to all the support you need to achieve your professional aspirations, as well as the chance to be part of a friendly, welcoming and collaborative culture within which we all work together to achieve ambitious goals.

It is also your opportunity to help us develop thoughtful, confident and resilient young people who are able to take their place as leaders of society in the future, with the spiritual and moral fibre needed to do the right thing and the flexibility of mind to meet the challenges they will face in today’s rapidly changing world.

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