Rector & CEO
Hutchesons' Grammar School
Glasgow City
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 8 January 2024
Job overview
Hutchesons’ Grammar School is a thriving, independent co-educational day school which educates 1,200 pupils aged between 3 and 18. A central landmark in Glasgow’s educational landscape, Hutchesons’ combines nearly 400 years of tradition with a forward-thinking approach and a national reputation for high academic standards, supportive pastoral care and a broad and diverse co-curricular programme. Staff and pupils at Hutchesons’ are part of an inclusive community where every individual feels they belong, are able to flourish and will achieve.
The Board of Governors is now seeking an outstanding educationalist to lead Hutchesons’ through the next stage in its evolution. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing school and inspire a talented community of pupils and staff to achieve even greater success in a supportive and purposeful environment.
The appointee will be an inspiring leader and a compelling communicator, with strength of intellect, a high level of emotional intelligence, and considerable business acumen. They will be a highly visible leader who will take a collegial approach to working with the committed staff team, parents, external stakeholders and the Chair and Board of Governors. They must be able to demonstrate a commitment to, and empathy with, Hutchesons’ heritage, values and ethos as well as to diversity and innovation.
For information on how to apply, please visit https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies quoting reference number 6976. Candidates wishing to apply should submit a CV along with a covering letter which fully addresses the competencies outlined in the role description and person specification.
The closing date for applications is 17.00 (GMT) on Monday 8th January 2024.
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About Hutchesons' Grammar School
Hutchesons’ Grammar School has been a Glasgow institution for almost 400 years and when our pupils leave us in Sixth year they do so knowing they belong to the wider Hutchie community.
A common trait of all Hutchie pupils is the desire to achieve to their best abilities in whichever area their talents lie. This desire to achieve is the heartbeat of Hutchie. We are rightly proud of our reputation for academic excellence. This year 68% of all S5 Highers were awarded grade A. An impressive 40% of S5 pupils received 5 A grades or more and 20% gained 6 Highers at grade A.
However, a Hutchesons’ education offers so much more and many of our pupils excel in the Arts. Our state of the art, drama studios offer pupils the chance to hone performance skills, while our art pupils regularly make the finals of national competitions. And with over 300 pupils learning musical instruments there are enormous opportunities to play or sing in over 20 orchestras, bands, chamber ensembles and choirs. In four out of the last five years all SQA Higher Music exams were awarded grade A.
Our sports facilities are already among the best in the country and we are now investing over the next three years to improve them further. In the last year our pupils have represented Scotland in Hockey, Athletics, Rowing, Football, Squash and Karate. At Hutchie we believe Fitness and health for life is a habit to begin early.
Learning at Hutchie begins in our new Pre-school class and continues with a strong focus on Literacy and Numeracy throughout Primary. The opportunities for learning in Secondary are vast and we have a robust pastoral care system in place to support our pupils as they journey through school. We also run a large variety of clubs and societies across both the Primary and Secondary. Almost four centuries on from when the school first opened its doors we continue to nurture our Founders’ vision and encourage our pupils to aspire to be honest, resilient, independent, curious, creative and compassionate to others.
Belong and Achieve at Hutchesons’.
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