Head
King Edward VI School
Southampton
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 23 May 2018
Job overview
King Edward VI School is one of the leading co-educational independent day schools in the country. Founded in 1553 it combines a rich heritage and long-established record of academic success with an approach to education which is forward and outward-looking. The School has recently undergone a period of exciting growth and development including the acquisition of Stroud Preparatory School, a brand new theatre and arts complex, extensive new sports facilities on the edge of the city and an outdoor education centre on Dartmoor.
The Governors seek an inspirational and innovative leader to succeed Mr Julian Thould who is retiring in July 2019 after 16 years of distinguished service. The successful candidate will be a strategic and imaginative thinker with the ability to work with the Governors to develop and implement the long-term vision for the School. He or she will possess strong communication skills, confidence and gravitas, a keen commercial sense, a delight in forward-looking educational initiatives, a commitment to developing academic and co-curricular excellence along with an understanding of the skills the pupils will need both in higher education and future employment.
Further information can be downloaded from rsacademics.co.uk
Potential candidates wishing to discuss the post are invited to contact either: Holly Fitzgerald: HollyFitzgerald@RSAcademics.co.uk / 07801 522913 or Claire Oulton: ClaireOulton@RSAcademics.co.uk / 07738 737482
Closing date: 10.00am on Thursday, 24th May 2018.
King Edward VI School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
HMC, Co-educational day school with 1,300 pupils on roll aged 3-18 (King Edward VI School and Stroud - the Preparatory School of King Edward VI in Romsey)
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About King Edward VI School
King Edward VI School is a leading HMC Independent day school for children aged 11 – 18. King Edward’s is a school with a long and distinguished history and it has been at the heart of Southampton for over 460 years. The School has occupied 4 different sites, relocating to the purpose built site on Hill Lane in 1938. It became fully independent in 1979 and co-educational in 1994.
King Edward’s is proud of its reputation for academic and co-curricular achievement and is a forward thinking, vibrant and dynamic environment in which to teach and learn.
We aim to prepare students for a rapidly changing world. The School has long had a reputation for impressive academic results but, while essential for future success, we also encourage pupils to develop a wide range of skills and interests. We combine the pursuit of academic excellence with a range of opportunity and challenge to develop self-confident and independent young people who have a strong sense of community and will become responsible and reflective future leaders. High quality teaching, a strong sense of belonging and the space to grow and achieve full potential is what we offer at King Edward’s.
The School continues to invest in its facilities and opened a new Theatre, Art Department and VI form Centre in September 2017. Over £20 million worth of investment has taken place over the past decade with a new sports ground and pavilion at the Wellington Sports Ground, an outward bound centre on Dartmoor, complete refurbishment of all classrooms and laboratories, new music facilities and extensive IT provision including the adoption of 1:1 technology for all pupils.
Headteacher
Neal Parker
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