Headteacher
St George's School
Hertfordshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017 or later by negotiation
- Apply by:
- 6 March 2017
Job overview
A group 7 school. Competitive remuneration package including 4 bedroomed detached house within easy walking distance of the School.
Exceptional leaders are invited to apply to lead this outstanding school at an exciting time in its development. St George's is a mixed all ability 11-18 academy with 10% of students on roll who board.
Starting in September 2017 or later by negotiation, it is expected that the successful candidate will possess demonstrable strategic leadership skills and will support the broad Christian ethos of the School.
He or she will have the ability to lead and inspire a dedicated and talented staff team to meet the academic and pastoral needs of a wide range of students achieving well-above average academic results.
Arrangements to visit the school can be made by contacting Mrs Pamela Bainbridge on 01582 716256
Closing date for applications: Noon on Monday 6th March 2017
Interview Dates: 16th and 17th March
For a confidential conversation about the post with the Chair of Governors email your details to recruitment@stgeorges.herts.sch.uk and he will get in touch with you.
Harpenden, Hertfordshire
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About St George's School
St George’s is a unique and special place. Founded on a Christian ethos; dynamic and exciting to be part of; friendly, caring, and challenging in equal part, it is an excellent environment to receive what we consider to be an outstanding holistic education.
Our students and staff are loyal, proud, and purposeful, our motto, “Aim Higher”, challenging all of us to be the best we can be. We have history, tradition, and heritage, and a genuine determination to know and care for everyone, whether you are a day student or part of our diverse and inclusive boarding community.
Our School is a thriving, busy and heavily over-subscribed 11-18 all ability, co-educational school with 1398 pupils in 2023 including 424 in the academic Sixth Form and approximately 114 boarders. There are over 90 well qualified and committed full-time and part-time teachers: the full complement of adults employed by the Governors is over 220.
The School has been rated outstanding by Ofsted in its last three inspections; and for the last six years we have continued to have success at both GCSE and A level. In 2023, over half of GCSE grades were at 9-7 and 92% of outcomes were graded 9-4. Our valued added score has been calculated by FFT to be +0.9 grades per entry. At A Level, our students achieve 41% A*/A and 68% A*-B. 95% of our students have accept university offers including several Oxbridge and Medicine places.
We believe that our staff are the best asset that our school has. We appreciate the skills, knowledge and understanding that staff bring to all aspects of school life. We are always encouraging staff to continue to develop their own skill base and experience, as well as provide opportunities for the sharing of that knowledge with others. We consider ourselves to be a supportive and friendly environment.
We hope that you will share our enthusiasm and drive to continue to make St George’s an exciting and caring place to work and learn.
In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to these great benefits.
- Additional training and support
- Ongoing professional development
- Free Lunch on working days
- Use of the school’s fitness suite/Gym
- Childcare Voucher Scheme
- Staff Wellbeing Programme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free parking on school site
- As a permanent member of staff you benefit from the application being favourably ranked if you apply for a day admission place for your child at St George’s school, subject to meeting the requirements of our published Admissions Criteria and Policy.
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