Head

The Governors invite applications for the post of Head of South Lee School, an Independent Day School in Bury St Edmunds. The position is available from April 2015, to succeed Mr. Derek Whipp on his retirement after 21 years' service.

South Lee is an independent day school and nursery for boys and girls from two to thirteen years of age. It provides a stimulating and caring environment, where every child is encouraged to attain the highest academic standard of which he or she is capable, and to prepare them for senior school.

We are fortunate to have a talented and dedicated staff, providing the structure, stimulation and challenge that young people need. We are a community where all are considered to be important and, above all, one that cares deeply about the kind of people our pupils become.

The aim of our school is to nurture and celebrate every child's talents.

Governors will be pleased to receive applications from candidates who can demonstrate they are:

• An established leader with a proven track record of success in school improvement and successful teaching experience
• A visionary educator who can lead the school forward in areas of teaching and learning, character building and pastoral care
• Proven and successful experience in school leadership
• Substantial knowledge and understanding of learning and teaching from Early Years through to KS3
• Up to date knowledge of ISEB 11+ and 13+, including scholarship
• Substantial knowledge of the UK Independent Pre-Prep and Prep School system
• A collegiate and collaborative team-player capable, when necessary, of decisive management
• A confident and impressive communicator who will command the interest and imagination of staff, pupils and parents
• A strategic and intuitive thinker, with the capacity to inspire great learning and outcomes
• Invested in the application and integration of ICT in education
• A person of kindness and absolute integrity who will always put the needs of the students first
• Has expertise in assessment and data tracking
• Has a passion for teaching and learning with high expectations for pupils and staff
• Will nurture, inspire, challenge and motivate the pupils, staff, parents and wider community
• Is an excellent practitioner who can lead by example and has made a positive impact
• Has exceptional interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

South Lee School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date for applications 06/10/2014
Interviews week commencing 13/10/14

South Lee School Ltd
Nowton Road
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 2BT
Telephone: + 44 (0)1284 754654
Fax: + 44 (0)1284 706178
Email: info@southlee.co.uk
Website: www.southlee.co.uk