Headteacher

“Magdalen College School is an exciting place to learn, grow and achieve.” (OfSTED 2020)

Magdalen College School, Brackley is a good, outward reaching, standalone Academy. We are a very caring, nurturing, inclusive and diverse 11-18 school with 1470 students. With a new housing development there will be an increasing level of diversity and need, we are looking for a headteacher who will embrace the challenge whilst preserving traditions and excellent outcomes. We provide a good education for all our students within a safe, well-disciplined environment. Students’ personal development is at the heart of our pastoral care system. This amazing opportunity has arisen due to the retirement of our current Headteacher.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a dynamic, inspirational leader with vision and drive
• Have excellent leadership and management skills to further improve our school
• Have the energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to inspire our dedicated staff and students
• Have the creativity and ability to innovate and work collaboratively with our external partners
• Have a flair for working in partnership with parents, other stakeholders, and the wider community
• Embrace the challenge of an increasing level of diversity and need whilst preserving traditions and excellent outcomes.

We will provide you with:

• Highly motivated, and courteous students with a strong desire to learn, within a culture of manners and kindness which is well established.
• A popular school with an increasing roll
• A committed, hard-working, highly skilled, and friendly staff
• A harmonious school community with strong relationships between students and staff
• A compelling curriculum that values both academic studies and personal developmentHigh achievement - GCSE results and exam results at A level are well above average
• A commitment from us to high quality continuing professional development for you

“This school is absolutely passionate in wanting your child to achieve and be the very best that they can be. Staff do all they can to make this possible” (parent) 

To arrange a visit please contact Jane Powell, chair of governors via governors@magdalen.northants.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: 22 February 2023; 9am

Interviews will take place week beginning 6 March 2023

Please complete our application form and send this together with your letter to info@magdalen.northants.sch.uk