Head of Pre-Prep and Junior School
Beachborough School
Buckinghamshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 19 February 2018
Job overview
- Are you an ambitious, forward thinking, energetic educational leader?
- Can you motive, inspire and lead children and adults in an environment of high support, challenge, care and reward?
- Are you a self-starter, hungry to make ‘a real difference’ in the future lives of children?
- Are you looking for an exciting new leadership opportunity that will be professionally invigorating, challenging and rewarding?
If so, read on…
Beachborough School is seeking to appoint a new Head of Pre-Prep and Junior School. This position is affectionately named, ‘Head of Boardman’ after Mr. Tony Boardman*, the headmaster of Beachborough from 1988 to 2005. The Head of Boardman position covers the Infant and Lower Junior age range from EYFS (including Nursery) to Year Four (pupils from 2 ½ to 9 years of age). The Boardman therefore has the feel of a junior school.
The successful candidate should have the appropriate professional qualifications relating to the Early Years through to Lower Key Stage Two and must be willing to embrace all aspects of prep school life. Furthermore, the successful candidate must empathise with Beachborough’s values (which can be found on our website) and our mission:
Our mission at Beachborough is to create the conditions and atmosphere so that each child thrives intellectually, physically, culturally and emotionally. The priority will be the happiness of each child as it is paramount to achieving lasting success and being fully prepared for senior school.
Closing Date for this position is 19 February 2018.
First Stage Interviews will be held on 7th March 2018.
Second Stage Interviews will be held on 13th March 2018.
To apply please complete an Application Form and send to hr@beachborough.com.
For more information about Beachborough School please visit www.Beachborough.com.
Beachborough is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and an Enhanced DBS check.
Attached documents
About Beachborough School
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Beachborough School is an 'outstanding', non selective, co-educational, independent day and boarding school. It is situated on a 35-acre site in Westbury, nestled on the borders of three beautiful English counties, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. The school has Early Years (pupils aged 2½ to 5), Pre-Prep (pupils aged 6 to 7) and Prep (pupils aged 8 to 13) stages. There are currently around 400 students in attendance, with strong waiting lists. Beachborough has a flexi-boarding facility for children in Years 3 to 8.
Beachborough School was founded in 1910. Pupils may join the school in any year group if there is a vacancy.
Headteacher
Mrs Simone Mitchell
Values and Vision:
'21st Century Learners and Principled Citizens with 'sparkle' and a caring sense of adventure'...
Beachborough School is a very happy, friendly and energetic school. It has created an innovative 21st Century curriculum that takes into account a broad range of learning styles. Its Able Children Programme provides additional challenge for those that need it.
All children are encouraged to take part in extra-curricular activities, including performing arts and physical exercise. Teachers help students to develop their skills while learning about the importance of teamwork, camaraderie and competition.
Latest ISI Report:
"Pupils' attainment and progress are excellent; a significant proportion of pupils succeed in obtaining scholarships to their first choice of senior school".
"Pupils are highly collaborative and reflective in their learning"
"Pupils have an excellent understanding of acceptable behaviours, they understand the importance of respect and take responsibility for their own actions".
"Pupils' attitudes towards learning and collaboration with each other are outstanding".
Awarded Best Prep School in the Country (2020) for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) - The Independent Schools Guide
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