Head Teacher
Ditcham Park School
Hampshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2016
- Apply by:
- 7 June 2015
Job overview
The Governors of Ditcham Park School wish to appoint from September 2016 an exceptional Head Teacher to take our School forward and build on its present reputation for high standards and individual care.
Ditcham Park School is a unique, caring and thriving school situated in 16 acres of the beautiful South Downs National Park. The 355 pupils, aged 4-16 years, benefit from a caring and supportive ethos and small classes. Within our very happy and dynamic school, pupils are inspired to learn and experience a full range of curricular and extra-curricular activities. We are immensely proud of our pupils and our academic results are also consistently very good indeed. In 2014 98% of our GCSE candidates gained 5 or more GCSEs at A*-C, including English, Maths and Sciences.
The energy and ability to lead and inspire staff and pupils as well as develop cooperation and confidence within the School community are essential qualities for this position. The Head Teacher's ability to think and act strategically in the management of this vibrant and dynamic organisation whilst maintaining a high personal profile and a close attention to detail are also paramount to maintaining the continued development of this very successful school.
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
An Application Package containing more information about our School and this position as well as an Application Form are available from the Job Vacancies section under Our School option of our School website www.ditchampark.com or via applications@ditchampark.com
Closing date for applications: 7th June 2015
Interviews will be held at the school: 15th or 16th June 2015
All interviewees will be offered an extensive tour of the School, its grounds and facilities on Interview Day.
DITCHAM PARK SCHOOL
Petersfield, Hampshire
A co-educational, independent day school
About Ditcham Park School
Ditcham Park School is a co-educational, independent school for children aged 2 ½ -16, located in the South Downs National Park in Hampshire. The pupil roll is around 350.
The main part of the school is a Victorian manor house which, in 1940, was requisitioned by the Royal Navy and used as a convalescent home for sailors. After the war, it became a boys preparatory school run by Douai School Monks. In 1976 Ditcham Park School was founded. The following 40 years saw significant extensions to the school being made, including a technology and arts building, sports hall and new classrooms.
Ditcham Park School has a governing council.
Headteacher
Graham Spawforth
Values and vision
Ditcham Park School is committed to providing individual care and support for all its pupils within a friendly and caring educational community. Its motto “Where Every Child is Known and Valued” captures the ethos of the school. Key aims include creating a happy and stimulating environment and developing a broad, balanced and progressive curriculum which meets the intellectual, physical, creative and spiritual needs of pupils.
The school promotes non-denominational Christian values and good behaviour. Strong links with the community are maintained.
ISI
“The school is highly successful in its aim to provide a happy, stimulating environment conducive to learning and teaching activities where all pupils are known, valued and treated as individuals. Throughout the school the pupils’ achievements and learning are good.”
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