Headteacher
Steyning Grammar School
West Sussex
- Expired
- Salary:
- Highly competitive including accommodation if required
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January or April 2022
- Apply by:
- 30 September 2021
Job overview
The trustees of Bohunt Education Trust (BET) seek a new Head for this unique, supportive and dynamic learning community which is the newest member of the successful Bohunt family of schools.
Situated across four campuses on the edge of the picturesque South Downs National Park, Steyning Grammar School has many exceptional features. It was founded more than 400 years ago, is one of the largest schools in the country and is home to 120 boarders from more than 30 countries. The school has a Christian ethos, a global outlook and a commitment to innovation in an exceptional learning environment.
The successful candidate will be an experienced senior leader (existing headteacher or outstanding deputy) with commitment, drive, enthusiasm and a proven record of raising standards and improving student outcomes who could steer this extraordinary day and boarding school to even greater success.
The next Head of Steyning Grammar School will have:
- a compelling vision for education, excellent leadership, communication and personal skills
- high visibility and the ability to create an aspirational culture within which all students are empowered to become the best version of themselves
- the ability to encourage everyone to engage with and build on the school’s strengths in character education, promoting a full and inspiring co-curricular provision and further developing outdoor education opportunities for every student
- the skills to set challenging goals for young people and the ability to motivate the community to achieve them.
A highly competitive package is on offer including accommodation if required.
The next Head of Steyning Grammar School will also benefit from being part of a vibrant, high-achieving multi-academy trust which offers the support of experienced colleagues, exceptional CPD opportunities and a strong community ethos.
Further information can be downloaded from: https://www.rsacademics.com/vacancies/head-steyning-grammar-school
Potential candidates wishing to discuss the post are invited to contact:
Michael Stephens at MichaelStephens@rsacademics.com or
Holly Fitzgerald at HollyFitzgerald@rsacademics.com.
Closing date: Thursday 30 September 2021 at 10:00am.
Bohunt Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
About Steyning Grammar School
Welcome to Steyning Grammar School (SGS), a unique and exciting school that combines the credibility of a long history with an ambition to be innovative and a willingness to forge its own way. A school that is built on the firm foundations of high expectations for all with a creative and personalised curriculum that will extend learning both in the classroom and through a wide range of enriching experiences and environments.
Our students are at the heart of all we aspire to and achieve. We are committed to and experienced in developing confident, ambitious and skilled young people who will relish their role in making a positive difference to their communities; whether local, national or global. SGS students are well equipped for any challenge or opportunity.
Our positive and collaborative culture is underpinned by the belief that all members of our school have the potential for excellence. We are committed to raising aspiration and dedicated to supporting all students develop the confidence, self-belief and well-being vital for success. Our Christian Ethos of kindness and the celebration of diversity, Bohunt Education Trust’s values of Enjoy Respect Achieve and our own unique character education combine to embed a culture that informs the decisions and actions of everybody in the community meaning everyone in our SGS family will be able to achieve and flourish.
We are a complex organisation with multiple sites, a boarding house and students ranging from ages 11-18. The size and scale of the school is a strength, allowing there to be smaller schools within the school, ensuring everyone can be known as an individual with their needs understood and met. The breadth of experience of our exceptional staff, all of whom believe passionately in the possibilities of our students, along with support from home gives us powerful tools to get the best out of each and every one of our students during their educational journey at SGS.
I am delighted to be able to share our school with you, encourage you to explore our website and contact us for further information or to arrange a visit www.sgs.uk.net.
Mr Adam Whitehead
Headteacher
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