Head Teacher
Rookwood School
Hampshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 5 March 2017
Job overview
The Trustees of Rookwood School are seeking to appoint a new Head from September 2017. Combining significant leadership and strategic development experience with energy, commitment and passion for children and education, the new Head will be responsible for setting out a clear vision for the future of our school while ensuring we continue to provide an excellent standard of education for all pupils.
Based in the heart of Andover, Hampshire, Rookwood is a coeducational, non-selective, independent school, offering day and boarding education to children from 3-16. We pride ourselves on our vibrant, friendly and accommodating atmosphere and are able to provide for a wide range of abilities in our school. Whilst we are non-selective we still achieve excellent academic success; high quality teaching coupled with motivated, positive pupils ensures pupils fulfil their potential.
The post of Head Teacher is for September 2017, although a January 2018 start will be considered if necessary for the right candidate.
The post attracts a competitive salary.
Applications should include a letter addressed to the Chair of Trustees, Mr Kevin Knight, Rookwood School, Weyhill Road, Andover, SP10 3AL. Your letter should be a maximum of two sides of A4 and may be submitted electronically or by post. It must be accompanied by a completed Application Form including details of at least two referees, and a completed Equal Opportunity Monitoring form. Please note that while you are welcome to submit a CV in addition to the School’s Application Form, we cannot accept any application which does not include the Application Form completed in full.
Deadline for applications is 5 March 2017.
Applications should be sent in confidence via email to Mrs Lisa Barton, Bursar at lbarton@rookwoodschool.org. or by post to Mrs Lisa Barton, Bursar, Rookwood School, Weyhill Road, Andover, SP10 3AL.
Rookwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and references and DBS checks are essential.
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About Rookwood School
- Rookwood School
- Weyhill Road, Andover
- Hampshire
- SP10 3AL
- United Kingdom
Rookwood School is a co-educational, all-through, independent day and boarding school based in Andover, Hampshire, for students aged 3-16. Rookwood was founded in 1934 as a girls’ school; boys were admitted to the preparatory school in 1950 and to the senior school in 2003.
The school has recently expanded its facilities to include a sports hall and additional classrooms. The boarding house consists of two adjoining properties, one for boys and one for girls, located a short walk from the main school site.
Headteacher
Mr Paul Robinson
Values and vision
Rookwood School has a Christian ethos, which is reflected upon in its regular assemblies. Children of all faiths are actively welcomed. Students are taught that they should give respect to adults and expect to receive respect in return.
The school’s motto, "Sapere Aude", can be translated as "dare to know" or "have courage to understand". Teachers challenge pupils to have the courage to learn new things and to develop new skills.
Independent Schools Inspectorate report
“The school is successful in achieving its aims of setting high expectations and encouraging pupils to achieve their best both in and out of class… Throughout the school, pupils show good understanding and enjoy their learning, demonstrating excellent literacy and numeracy skills in the prep school. They participate with success in the performing arts and in a wide range of creative and sporting activities both locally and nationally… Their progress in the pre-prep and prep school is excellent. Pupils’ attitudes are positive and their behaviour is exemplary.”
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