Headteacher
St Mary's School
Buckinghamshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 6 November 2017
Job overview
The Governors are seeking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher with a genuine passion for education who will build upon the successes of the School under the leadership of Jean Ross, who retires at the end of this academic year.
St Mary’s is a thriving girls’ day school educating girls from 4 – 18. It is situated close to the centre of the pleasant, leafy town of Gerrards Cross, in attractive grounds with fine historic buildings sitting alongside contemporary developments. The emphasis here is very much on the individual and ensuring that each girl achieves her best, whatever her ability. A highly motivated, committed and talented staff ensure the delivery of an excellent education, with above average examination results. There is a strong emphasis on learning beyond the classroom and the work of the School is empowered by a strong team of governors and a very supportive parent body.
St Mary’s is ideally placed for access to the M25 and M40, as well as mainline train services to London.
For more information about the role, and how to apply, please visit www.rsacademics.co.uk
Deadline for applications is 10.00am on Monday 6th November, 2017
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, sight of original qualification certificates, satisfactory references and a medical.
St Mary’s School
Gerrards Cross,
Buckinghamshire
Independent School for Girls
Age Range 3-18
Attached documents
About St Mary's School
St Mary’s School is all-through independent school for girls aged 3 -18, located in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire. Established in 1872, the school provides for day pupils and its grounds feature a number of old and ornate buildings.
A selective institution, St Mary’s requires potential applicants to pass a series of examinations across a broad range of subjects, as well as provide positive references from their current school. In order to improve accessibility, a number of scholarships are available, primarily based on academic ability.
Headmistress
Mrs Patricia Adams
Values and vision
St Mary’s has high expectations of its students, encouraging tolerance and understanding towards each other and towards staff members. The school values self-discipline and independence, with students supported to develop the ability to drive their own learning.
It offers an exciting and innovative co-curricular and enrichment programme in an extensive site and beautiful grounds. We provide an all-through education of the highest quality with Prep, Senior and Sixth Form buildings all on one site.
ISI report
“Pupils achieve well at St Mary’s. They learn effectively in the classroom and profit well from the wide range of additional activities. They develop independence and self-assurance. Throughout the school, most pupils give their best efforts to all that they do. They take a pride in themselves and in their school. In accordance with the school’s aims, they aspire to excellence and aim to achieve their full potential.”
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