Headteacher
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- L33-L39 £103,578 – £119,921
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 30 October 2023
Job overview
QUEEN ELIZABETH’S GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Abbey Place, Faversham, Kent ME13 7BQ
11-18 Selective, Secondary, Co-educational NOR 1061, 262 in Sixth Form
HEADTEACHER
September 2024 Appointment
Salary Range: L33-L39 £103,578 – £119,921
With the current long serving Headteacher planning to retire in 2024, this is a rare opportunity to lead an extremely successful, over-subscribed and expanding 11-18 selective, co-educational school which is currently a Single Academy Trust. During our last Ofsted Inspection (March 2023) we were graded as Good.
The Board of Trustees is now seeking to appoint an exceptional leader who will inspire our students, support our dedicated staff, and shape the future of our school.
We want a visionary inspirational Headteacher for our school, who will:
- continue to enhance the shared community pride we have in our achievements
- champion high-quality teaching and learning in a flourishing and inclusive ethos
- strive to ensure students reach their fullest potential academically, socially, and emotionally
- value the opportunity to lead and work collaboratively with talented, passionate educators
- foster a love of learning, promote creativity, and cultivate resilience at the heart of everything
The Board of Trustees will:
- commit to support you in your leadership
- offer collaborative governance, open communication, and shared decision-making
- work tirelessly alongside you towards achieving our school's strategic goals
- seek to continuously improve the quality of education at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School
Staff also benefit from membership of the Benenden Health Scheme.
You are warmly and strongly encouraged to make a pre-application visit, explore our website and find out more about the incredibly attractive local area within which the school is located. To apply please visit http://www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk/3918/headteacher and download the Headteacher application pack. Applications will only be accepted on the school application form; CVs and other forms are not acceptable. The closing date is noon on Monday 30th October 2023. Interviews will be taking place Wednesday 15th, Thursday 16th and Friday 17th November 2023.
To arrange a visit between Monday 9th October 2023 and Friday 20th October 2023 please contact: Mrs S. O’Flaherty, Operations Manager, on 01795 533132 ext. 240, sof@queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk or to have a confidential conversation about the position please email Mrs M. Johnson, ASCL Consultant on maureen.johnson@ascl.org.uk
About Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School is an 11-18 selective, co-educational school of 1061, students with 262 in the Sixth Form. The school has just expanded to six forms of entry in Year 7 with a published admission number of 180 students. Other year groups have 5 forms of entry, around 150 students in Years 8-11. On average, 75% of the Year 11 cohort chooses to stay on into the Sixth Form to enjoy a varied and successful programme. The school is very popular and always oversubscribed. The majority of the school’s intake travels from Faversham and the surrounding villages, with a number travelling from Whitstable. The school converted to Academy status in 2011.
Queen Elizabeth’s was established in 1576 by a Royal Charter approved by Queen Elizabeth I. The original school from that era still stands next to our contemporary buildings. The present incarnation of the school was built in 1967, following the merger of the former boys’ and girls’ grammar schools in the town. We celebrated 50 years on the current site as a co-educational school in 2017.
Values and Vision
Queen Elizabeth's is a forward thinking school which aims to provide an education for life for all students. We offer an enjoyable and enriching learning experience within a caring and supportive environment.
The need for students to enjoy a good education has never been as important as it is today. As new careers and technologies emerge and the competition for jobs increases, there are few jobs for life any more; students in the 21st century need flexibility, self-discipline, confidence and excellent academic qualifications.
Working towards high standards is central to the school ethos, which expects every student to do their very best, to achieve well in their academic studies and to participate fully with the broader extra curricular offer.
Upon leaving Queen Elizabeth's, our students are responsible citizens who have the confidence and flexibility to make a positive contribution to a global society.
Ofsted
“Pupils flourish in this inclusive and vibrant school. Leaders are deeply committed to providing every pupil with the opportunity to shine. Pupils, including those in the sixth form, benefit from an extensive range of trips and enrichment experiences.”
View Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School’s latest Ofsted report
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