Head
Woodbridge School
Suffolk
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter
- Apply by:
- 12 February 2018
Job overview
We are seeking an inspiring leader of our School community to fulfil our ambitions for our School following Neil Tetley’s appointment as Executive Head of Hastings School, Madrid. This role offers a wonderful opportunity to take on the leadership of one of the top schools in the region, combining the best of a traditional independent school education with a progressive approach which recognises the need to prepare young people for a rapidly changing and exciting world.
Already in a senior leadership position, you will be passionate about providing children with a well-rounded education and exceptional pastoral care. You will be an engaging individual who will embrace and influence our local community. Your strong commercial instincts and acumen will further develop the ‘business’ side of our School.
For further information about the role and an application pack please visit: www.rsacademics.co.uk
The closing date for applications is 10.00am on Monday 12th February 2018
Potential candidates wishing to discuss this post are invited to arrange a confidential discussion with one of the consultants handling this appointment:
Michael Stephens - michaelstephens@rsacademics.co.uk or +44 7834520995
Peter Bodkin - peterbodkin@rsacademics.co.uk or +44 7821737092
Claire Oulton - claireoulton@rsacademics.co.uk or +44 7738737482
The Seckford Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check.
WOODBRIDGE SCHOOL, SUFFOLK
HMC and IAPS
About Woodbridge School
Woodbridge School
Set in the beautiful town of Woodbridge in Suffolk, Woodbridge School comprising our Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior School was established in 1587. An independent co-educational day and boarding school for ages 4 to 18, the original mission of the School was to provide an education for the young who would then give back to their community, thus enriching it and them all; this is embedded and continues in all that we do today.
Woodbridge School, including our Prep, Senior School, Sixth Form and Boarding, has been rated ‘Excellent’ in all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) 2023.
Combining the best of tradition and innovation, our curriculum delivers the perfect balance of life skills, creative challenges and academic excellence. Woodbridge School offers an education that shapes itself around each student, ensuring they become everything they are meant to be. Our Prep School is a caring nurturing, lively and inspirational introduction to School, inspiring and investing a true love of learning in children. Our Senior School offers the perfect balance of creative challenges, academic excellence as well as interpersonal and social skills, for life throughout School – and beyond.
Every opportunity at Woodbridge School
Students have access not only to an excellent education but to a wealth of pastoral care, co-curricular activities, societies and sport. From learning hockey with a double Olympian, working with precious metals and fabrics in Leatherworking and Silversmithing, to attending Chess lessons taught by an International Chess Master, learning and exploring new techniques in Maths challenges, experimenting for fun in Science Club, developing performance skills in LAMDA and debating with our MUN club, there is something for every student.
‘Pupils develop excellent skills in the broader curriculum through a wide-ranging programme of extra-curricular activities.’ ISI Report 2023
Collaborative relationships
We expect students to work hard, develop the ability to work independently and to achieve excellent results as they have done this year; their superb GCSE and A level results reflect both the achievements and successful collaboration of and between our students and teachers; our students confirming their relationships with teachers is one of the main reasons they choose to stay on to study A levels at our Sixth Form.
We monitor progress carefully and provide targeted support when necessary, and always keep parents proactively informed, encouraging you to feel easy about contacting us at any time about any matter.
Clear vision and values
Of course, preparing young people for life means much more than just excellent grades. It means young people developing strong communication skills, the ability to lead and work with others and, above all, a self-confidence to positively contribute to the society in which they live. This means at Woodbridge, what happens outside of the classroom is just as important as what happens inside. Offering parents and students clear vision and values, which guide dynamic, respectful, high-achieving students to not only find their path but to fulfil their potential; at Woodbridge your child’s journey is our entire focus.
A flexible, comprehensive system of bus routes
With a number of minibus services operating daily throughout the local region, Woodbridge School offers a comprehensive system of bus routes reaching across Suffolk as well as Essex.
Full and weekly boarding
For those living further afield, the School offers full and weekly boarding options. Boarders form a vital part of the community at Woodbridge School, with everyone supporting and learning from one another.
Visit Woodbridge School
You are welcome to visit Woodbridge School at any time by appointment, or to join us at any of our whole School Open Days as well as our Sixth Form Open Evenings. Visit our website for dates and details of how to register www.woodbridgeschool.org.uk.
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