Headteacher
The Ravensbourne School
Bromley
- Expired
- Salary:
- Highly competitive and negotiable depending on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2022
- Apply by:
- 20 September 2021
Job overview
Education for the 21st Century is driven by the unwavering belief that all children and young people, regardless of background or ability, should have access to a great education. Our vision is clear: to improve outcomes and transform lives, creating welcoming and open schools for the local community, where every person thrives, makes excellent progress and succeeds.
The Ravensbourne School is a large and truly unique 11-19 school, set in the heart of Bromley. Our vision is that every student is prepared to be the best they can be in life and able to create their own future. We have a dedicated staff team, an inspiring building and grounds and students who are keen to learn. We have a lot of potential, but we know the journey ahead will be challenging as we achieve our aim of becoming a beacon of excellence.
Which is where you come in.
We are looking for a tenacious and collaborative Headteacher to lead The Ravensbourne School through the next chapter in its history. We are genuinely open-minded as to where you might currently be working – whether you are a serving Head looking for your next move or an experienced Deputy, ready to lead your own school – what matters most is you bring a clear vision of what a truly exceptional school looks like and you have the drive and ambition to make that a reality at The Ravensbourne School.
Naturally, you’ll bring an excellent understanding of pedagogy, a strong track record of accelerating progress and a creative approach to teaching and learning. You’ll be an inspiring leader, with a natural flair for challenging and empowering others to continuously improve and strive for excellence. As a highly influential advocate of exceptional standards at The Ravensbourne School and across the entire E21C family, you’ll need a proven ability to engage, inspire and build excellent relationships with students, staff and the entire community we are so proud to serve.
In return we can offer you unparalleled support within an ambitious and growing organisation. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of like-minded headteachers and a strong central team, all working together to build sustainable excellence in our schools.
At E21C, we know that great schools need great senior leaders, which is why we are always keen to hear from people who share our belief that an excellent education is central to transforming lives. Get in touch for an informal (and confidential) conversation about how you can make a real difference. Please contact Corrina or Tom at Propelo on 01273 222 877 or visit here for more information on how to apply.
About The Ravensbourne School
The Ravensbourne School is a mixed comprehensive school with a thriving school population of over 1600. We are very proud of our students and invest all that we have in making our students and staff the best that they can be.
We believe in achievement: educating the whole person, developing all the talents that any individual may have.
Our aim is to provide a seven year journey to adulthood and equip young adults to be confident, full of self esteem and ready to take a lead part in the 21st Century.
The Ravensbourne School is forward looking, centralising creativity and innovation in all that we do. We have a superb learning environment, excellent staff and a real sense of community in which all thrive.
The School has a growing sixth form, and an affiliation with Bromley Football Academy.
School History
Bromley County Grammar Schools for Boys and Girls, later Bromley Grammar Schools, opened in 1911 in Hayes Lane and Nightingale Lane respectively. When the plans for the Hayes Lane school were first drawn up they were exhibited at the Royal Society as an example of the ideal school design and construction.
The school in Hayes Lane was ceremonially opened on Wednesday 18th October 1911 with 79 pupils. In his speech the Headmaster, Mr Airy, urged his pupils to be:
"Still unsatisfied, still seeking for a better thing than best, a fairer thing than fairest, without rest."
The proceedings closed with the National Anthem, "After which the visitors were entertained to tea."
The buildings in Hayes Lane were considerably extended in 1933, using the original architect. The continuity of the neo-Georgian design was such that it is very difficult today to distinguish between the original and the extension.
The new buildings comprised the Great Hall (connected to the original building by an open cloister) the Science block, the Dining Hall and Gymnasium on either side of the hall. The old gymnasium was converted into the War Memorial Library as a "Memorial of the boys in the School who fell in the war". Sadly this memorial was added to again after World War II. The new buildings were officially opened on the 30th November 1934. Many of the School's early buildings are recognised as being of historic interest and are Grade II listed.
In 1988 demographic changes persuaded the Education Authority that the two separate single sex schools should close and a new co-educational comprehensive school be opened at Hayes Lane. There started a £6 million building programme designed to reflect the elegance of the existing buildings and to ensure that the new school would enjoy outstanding provision in every respect.
In 2003, with over subscription in Years 7 to 11 and an expanding VI Form, yet more building work was undertaken. A new dedicated VI Form block was created, the Drama studios expanded and the War Memorial Library refurbished in the original style. A new Lower School Library was installed in what was, in 1911, the dining hall for the original 79 boys.
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