Principal
Hamilton College
South Lanarkshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 30 April 2014
Job overview
Principal, South Lanarkshire
The Governors of Hamilton College, a co-educational, Christian independent school for pupils aged 3-18, invite applications for the role of Principal, to succeed Miss Margaret Clarke, who is retiring in December 2014, after six years of distinguished service.
The successful candidate will be committed to excellence and should be able to demonstrate dynamic and visionary leadership capability. Equally important is an impressive record of achievement in managing and motivating staff to deliver high performance at all levels.
Hamilton College has a growing reputation within the independent sector in Scotland and is known for the achievement of high academic standards and a wide spectrum of pupil development opportunities delivered within a caring Christian ethos.
Interested candidates should follow the process as detailed in the application pack. Completed applications should be emailed to hcapplications@hamiltoncollege.co.uk - please telephone if receipt is not obtained. Closing date for applications is Wednesday 30 April 2014.
The appointee must be registered (or eligible to be) with the General Teaching Council for Scotland. The appointee must be (or prepared to be) a PVG scheme member.
Attached documents
About Hamilton College
About Hamilton College
Hamilton College is more than a school - it is a journey - a journey in education, in developing talents and gifts and in creating self-belief. Hamilton College is a non-denominational Christian Independent school for children and young people from the ages of 2-18. The school encompasses Nursery, Junior, Middle and Upper levels generating a truly 'family' atmosphere for the individual as they journey through the school.
We provide a challenging, inclusive education for all, with class numbers restricted to ensure that adequate time and provision is accorded to the individual pupil. This philosophy promotes excellence in the individual in their preferred areas of learning.
Our Vision and Purpose underpin all that we aim to do at Hamilton College. Our Vision is that by inspiring children, together we can change their future, shape society and make an impact on our world. Our Purpose is to be a centre of excellence in education, where children are encouraged to develop their own unique pathways preparing them for life and work and to excel in a changing future.
Fundamental to Hamilton College are our Values and our Christian Foundation. In all that we do and seek to achieve these principles lie at our core. Our Values and Foundation shape the education that is provided, the teaching and learning environment that is created and the character of our pupils that is developed.
The school sits in 17 acres of grounds comprising woodland, sports fields and recreation areas and also benefits from stunning views over Hamilton Park Racecourse towards Strathclyde Country Park.
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