Principal
Surbiton High School
Kingston upon Thames
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024 or asap thereafter
- Apply by:
- 12 February 2024
Job overview
Principal
The Group Chief Executive and Trustees of United Learning are delighted to accept applications for the position of Principal, Surbiton High School, following Rebecca Glover’s seven years of exceptional service.
Founded in 1884, Surbiton High School is a leading independent school proudly educating c.1,650 pupils across a Boys’ Prep, Girls’ Prep and an all-girls’ Senior School. At the School’s core is the belief that the happiness and success of every child are the key foundations upon which their future success can be built, and that strong pastoral support must be coupled with exceptional teaching and a constantly evolving curriculum for each pupil to flourish and thrive.
Surbiton High School is a place where every child is valued, encouraged to give their very best, and has the chance to grow in confidence. Delighting in the individual and celebrating diversity are key facets of the school’s identity, and, located on the outskirts of London, Surbiton High School is ideally placed to attract and retain pupils of all backgrounds and cultures.
Surbiton High School is part of United Learning, a group of state maintained and independent schools operating across the UK and educating some 55,000 students in over 100 schools. Surbiton High School was the first school opened by the then Church Schools Company in 1884, and the group has since grown to offer mutually beneficial and unique interactions between state and independent schools, with a mission to bring out the best in everyone.
The Principal has overall responsibility for Surbiton High School, heading the Leadership Team, which includes both the Head of the Boys’ Preparatory School and the Head of the Girls’ Preparatory School. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of leadership and an understanding of strategic oversight and management at board level. Experience of working within a school group will be preferable, and sound judgement, strong communication skills and understanding of the mission and values of Surbiton High School will be essential.
Closing date for applications: Monday 12 February at 09:00 GMT
Start date: September 2024 or asap thereafter
Tenure: Permanent
Further information on Surbiton High School can be found at: https://www.surbitonhigh.com/
A candidate brief including details of the role and information on how to apply can be downloaded from www.odgers.com/90675 .
Surbiton High School and United Learning are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
About Surbiton High School
- Surbiton High School
- 13-15 Surbiton Crescent, Kingston upon Thames
- Surrey
- KT1 2JT
- United Kingdom
Founded in 1884, Surbiton High School has become one of the premier independent schools in South-West London, educating c.1,600 pupils across the Boys’ Prep, Girls’ Prep and Senior School for girls. Whilst embracing an intellectually rigorous academic environment in which pupils achieve remarkable results, Surbiton High School fundamentally believes that the happiness and confidence of every child are the key foundations to their future success. All three Schools aim to inspire, encourage, and empower every pupil. Through the provision of outstanding pastoral care, Surbiton High School pupils flourish into compassionate, respectful, courageous and inquisitive members of the community, living out the School’s motto: Amor nos semper ducat (May love always lead us).
Surbiton High School pupils develop a love of learning as they engage in an innovative curriculum designed to develop good learning habits that will prepare and empower them for their future lives. We provide a broad, balanced, challenging and enriching educational experience for all pupils, recognising that education must look beyond the A*s. We consistently strive to create a place where every child is valued, encouraged to give their very best and given an opportunity to grow in confidence. Delighting in the individual and celebrating diversity are key facets of the school’s identity, and, located on the outskirts of London, Surbiton High is ideally placed to attract and retain pupils of all backgrounds and cultures.
Our pupils are authentic young individuals with strong values, keen to make a positive difference in an ever-changing world. Engaging in classroom learning, or musical, artistic, sporting, enterprise, or charitable endeavours, they are constantly encouraged to connect with the wider world, embrace new experiences with confidence, self-belief, and a ‘can-do’ attitude. The Surbiton experience combines our challenging academic education with a co-curricular programme designed to challenge our pupils and develop values and behaviours to sustain them for life.
Surbiton High School prides itself on being able to help pupils to find their niche through both their academic and co-curricular activities, and all staff are expected to play a full part in the academic, co-curricular and pastoral life of the School. Our staff are inspirational and dedicated, delivering a rich curriculum and programme of activities to challenge our pupils to explore ideas for themselves. Surbiton High School seeks applications from those who are committed to upholding core values and maintaining our status as a leading school of choice, rated ‘excellent in all areas’ by ISI in 2023.
Principal
Matthew Shoults
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