Head
Birkdale School
Sheffield
- Expired
- Salary:
- Attractive Package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 22 February 2018
Job overview
On the appointment of Dr Paul Owen to be Head of Stockport Grammar School, after eight years outstanding service, the Governors invite applications for the post of Head of Birkdale School, to take effect from September 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Birkdale is an independent day school for boys aged from 4 to 18, with a coeducational sixth form, altogether amounting to 800 pupils. The School is located in south-west Sheffield, close to the city centre and with the stunning Peak District on the doorstep.
This is a wonderful opportunity to lead a school clearly focused on delivering academic excellence, and which is renowned for its friendly and caring community and broad extra-curricular programme. Since the Schools foundation, the Christian faith has been at the heart of Birkdale and, whilst being up-front about this, the School encourages an inclusive and safe environment which is open to children of all faiths and none.
The Governors seek to recruit a committed Christian with outstanding leadership and management capabilities and the ability to help shape and deliver the Schools strategic vision. Candidates will need excellent interpersonal skills, combining the ability to inspire young people, win the confidence of parents and carry the respect of the Prep and Senior School staff common rooms.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Birkdale School on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference CATKA. Alternatively email belinda.beck@saxbam.com or telephone 020 7227 0880 (during office hours).
Applications should be received by noon on Thursday 22 February 2018.
Birkdale is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and DBS (formerly CRB) clearance.
About Birkdale School
Education is provided for boys from 4 through to 18 years, with girls 16 - 18 years joining for Sixth Form.
Birkdale is known for its high academic standards, with virtually all Sixth Form leavers going on to university. The school provides, within a distinctively Christian ethos, a wide range of out of school activities to educate the whole person. Pastoral care is given a strong emphasis, and music, drama and sport (including outdoor pursuits) are available to high standards.
Set in pleasant surroundings 1.5 miles from the city centre and 4 miles from the Peak District National Park, Birkdale attracts pupils from an area bounded by Wakefield, Rotherham, Retford and Matlock. Transport, shared with a nearby girls’ school, is available from outlying areas. Up to 10% of leavers go on to Oxford or Cambridge each year.
Professionally trained staff are available to give specialised help to those with special needs. Scholarships (academic and music) are available at 11 and 16, up to 25% of fees, and other bursaries and discounts may be offered up to 100% of fees.
Whilst the Head of Birkdale carries responsibility for both the Senior (11-18) and Preparatory schools, the Head of the Preparatory School (who is a member of IAPS) enjoys considerable autonomy and holds responsibility for the leadership and management of the Preparatory School.
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