Head
Wells Cathedral School
Somerset
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
Job overview
The Governing Body of Wells Cathedral School is seeking an ambitious educational leader and inspirational ambassador to succeed Elizabeth Cairncross as Head from September 2018.
Founded in AD909 to educate the choristers of the cathedral, Wells Cathedral School has a rich educational history with music at its heart. Today, Wells is proud to offer a world class musical provision as a cathedral choir school and specialist music school within a broader educational context. In a warm and accepting community which lives by the school motto, esto quod es (be what you are), pupils are encouraged to make full use of the tailored academic, pastoral and co-curricular offering and enabled to grow into confident young adults prepared to face an ever changing world.
Wells Cathedral School is a preeminent co-educational boarding and day school, educating more than 770 pupils aged 3 – 18 years. The Governing Body is looking for a candidate with proven/sound business acumen and an understanding of the Christian ethos of the school. The person appointed should be able to build on strong foundations to ensure continuous improvement and lead the school sustainably through the next exciting stages of its ongoing development.
Further information on Wells Cathedral School can be found at
www.wells-cathedral-school.com
A candidate brief is available from www.odgers.com/61525.
Letters of application and CVs should be sent by the closing date, Monday 9 October, 2017, to Freddie Dennis, Odgers Berndtson quoting reference CFD/61525.
Wells Cathedral School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About Wells Cathedral School
Wells Cathedral School is a co-educational, Church of England, independent school offering day places to children aged 2-18 and boarding places to children aged 8-18. Based in Wells, Somerset, it currently has around 730 pupils. It is set up as a charitable trust and offers bursaries and scholarships., Wells Cathedral School is one of the oldest in Europe, with early records going back to 909 AD. In 1969 it became one of the first independent schools to accept girls. It provides an all-round education for its pupils and also, notably, incorporates a music specialist programme within the main school, making it one of five specialist music schools in the UK and the only one to offer such specialism within the context of an all-round education.
Head Master
Alastair Tighe
Vision and values
The School aims to ensure all its pupils develop as well-rounded individuals, who set themselves high standards, work equally hard at their academic and co-curricular studies, and who develop passions and interests which will propel through life beyond school. Founded on Christian values, Wells Cathedral School welcomes pupils of all faiths and promotes the values of integrity and social responsibility.
Wells Cathedral School is a specialist music school and prides itself on its international status and first-rate facilities.
ISI report
“Wells Cathedral School is successful in meeting its aim to encourage all pupils to strive for excellence with passion and integrity in a community which is welcoming and nurturing. Throughout the school, pupils develop an enthusiasm towards their learning, apply their knowledge confidently and articulately and achieve well academically. They work well cooperatively and independently, and are supported by good teaching. The well-balanced curriculum, complemented by a wide range of extra-curricular activities, enhances learning opportunities.”
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