Principal
King's Rochester
Rochester
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
Job overview
One of the world’s oldest schools, King’s Rochester offers an exceptional day and boarding education for 630 students aged 3 to 18. With a distinguished Christian foundation and strong links to Rochester Cathedral, King’s provides a contemporary 21st century holistic education in an inspiring setting, developing in all pupils skills and interests beyond the classroom.
Following the appointment of Jeremy Walker to the Headship of St Peter’s School, York, the Governors seek an inspirational leader to build on the existing strong platform of success and evolve the School in the next exciting stage of its development.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding leader and a strategic thinker with the educational vision and commercial acumen to chart an ambitious and exciting future for King’s. An engaging communicator committed to fostering community, he or she will possess the warmth and charisma to engage all parts of the King’s community and operate as a persuasive ambassador for the School externally.
To download the appointment details for this role, including information on how to apply, please visit https://candidates.perrettlaver.com quoting reference 3599. The closing date for applications is 0830hrs BST on Thursday 31st May 2018.
About King's Rochester
King’s Rochester is a mixed, non-selective, Church of England, all-through school with nursery classes and sixth form situated in Rochester, Kent. It is an independent school with boarding provision and an associate member of the Woodard Foundation. A smaller than average school, King’s Rochester provides 800 places for nursery, preparatory, senior and sixth-form students between the ages of 3 and 18 when fully subscribed.
The oldest choir school and the second oldest school in the world, King’s Rochester has roots dating back to the founding of Rochester Cathedral in the year 604 AD. King Henry VIII refounded the school in 1542.
Principal
Benjamin Charles
Values and vision
King’s Rochester works hard to be a community that enables individuals to flourish. The school ethos is based in tradition, but teachers also focus on preparing students to become responsible citizens of the modern world. The school is rooted in the Christian faith, instilling moral values and self-discipline alongside aspiration and self-confidence.
ISI report
“The pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is excellent. Pupils demonstrate mutual respect, a strong sense of fairness and excellent behaviour. There is an easy mix of the different cultures within the school. Pupils develop well in knowledge, skills and understanding. Some more able pupils achieve excellent standards in activities, for example in music, individually in sports, and in the performing arts.”
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