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Principal

St John's Marlborough

Wiltshire

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
1 October 2014

Job overview

Due to the retirement of our current Principal after 19 years of outstanding leadership the Governors are seeking to appoint an experienced and inspirational leader to continue our journey.

Judged by Ofsted (May 2014) to be outstanding in every category, St John's has first class facilities and exceptional teaching. It is a leading edge Academy that specialises in innovative approaches to teaching and learning and has a strong commitment to an international curriculum. We set high expectations and offer a positive and happy environment for both students and staff.

The new Principal will have a clear vision for education, relentless drive to raise standards and a passion for learning. You will be a strategic thinker, an exceptional leader of people and a skilled motivator able to communicate effectively with everyone involved in the life of the Academy.

If you have the dynamism to build upon the current foundations and lead the School forward, then we would like to hear from you.

Details about this exciting opportunity and how to apply are available on the recruitment page of our website www.stjohns.wilts.sch.uk or contact Kim Jones, HR Director on 01672 519556 or email kjones@stjohns.wilts.sch.uk

Visits are warmly welcomed from 15 to 26 September 2014.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Wednesday 1 October 2014.
Interview dates: Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 October 2014, preceded by an introductory session on the afternoon of Tuesday 21 October.

Excalibur Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

St John's
Granham Hill
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 4AX
NOR: 1700 11-18 Comprehensive
Sixth Form College: 403 students
An international baccalaureate world school

About St John's Marlborough

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+44 1672 516156

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St John’s Marlborough is a co-educational secondary academy school based in Wiltshire, for students aged 11-18. The school is situated on Granham Hill, above the historic market town of Marlborough, in a landscape that is classed as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

If you would like to find out more about working at St John's Marlborough, please follow this link to the recruitment pages on our website www.stjohns.excalibur.org.uk/about-us/recruitment/

Principal

Alan Henderson

Values and vision

St John’s Marlborough places a high emphasis on ensuring students have respect for others, a responsible attitude towards the community, care for the environment and pride in themselves and their appearance. Personal, social and health education underpins the academic curriculum.

Ofsted report

“Achievement is outstanding because students in all year groups make rapid and sustained progress and standards achieved in GCSE examinations are significantly above national averages. Teaching is outstanding because teachers know their students well, have high expectations and use their expert subject knowledge to plan lessons which challenge and motivate students to achieve their best … Students’ behaviour is outstanding. They are exceptionally proud of their school and they are universally polite and courteous towards each other, staff and visitors.”

View St John's Marlborough's latest Ofsted report

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