Head
St Mary's School
Buckinghamshire
- New
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2025
- Apply by:
- 4 November 2024
Job overview
The Governors invite applications for a new Head to succeed Patricia Adams who, after Seven years of exceptional and energetic service, has chosen to leave her headship position in August 2025.
St Mary’s sits at the heart of Gerrards Cross. It combines academic excellence with a dazzling choice of co-curricular and learning enrichment experiences, all against a backdrop of first-class pastoral support. The learning environment is warm and nurturing, combining innovation, collaboration and ambition.
Students leave St Mary’s to attend a wide range of courses, many at top universities and go on to pursue their ambitions, in whatever walk of life they may choose, as confident and caring young women.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced educational leader to build on the work Patricia has done and to lead St Mary’s to the next stage of its evolution as a continuing beacon for girls’ education in Buckinghamshire.
The ideal candidate will be a current Head, Deputy Head or Senior Leader who will embrace the values and ethos of St Mary’s and will be its best advocate and ambassador. They will recognise that there is no room for complacency in a highly competitive local market and they will have the strategic vision, drive and energy to contribute to building a legacy of which they can feel justifiably proud.
Further information and details of how to apply can be found on the RSAcademics website at: www.rsacademics.com
Potential candidates wishing to discuss the post confidentially are invited to contact:
Camilla Oulton, Search Consultant: camillaoulton@rsacademics.com
Sarah Evans, Senior Advisor: sarahevans@rsacademics.com
The deadline for receipt of applications is 10am, Monday 4 November 2024.
- St Mary’s School, Gerrards Cross is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
- This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
- The safeguarding responsibilities of the role are indicated in the candidate information.
- RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.
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About St Mary's School
St Mary’s School is all-through independent school for girls aged 3 -18, located in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire. Established in 1872, the school provides for day pupils and its grounds feature a number of old and ornate buildings.
A selective institution, St Mary’s requires potential applicants to pass a series of examinations across a broad range of subjects, as well as provide positive references from their current school. In order to improve accessibility, a number of scholarships are available, primarily based on academic ability.
Headmistress
Mrs Patricia Adams
Values and vision
St Mary’s has high expectations of its students, encouraging tolerance and understanding towards each other and towards staff members. The school values self-discipline and independence, with students supported to develop the ability to drive their own learning.
It offers an exciting and innovative co-curricular and enrichment programme in an extensive site and beautiful grounds. We provide an all-through education of the highest quality with Prep, Senior and Sixth Form buildings all on one site.
ISI report
“Pupils achieve well at St Mary’s. They learn effectively in the classroom and profit well from the wide range of additional activities. They develop independence and self-assurance. Throughout the school, most pupils give their best efforts to all that they do. They take a pride in themselves and in their school. In accordance with the school’s aims, they aspire to excellence and aim to achieve their full potential.”
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