Description:
Interview Date : Thursday 30th January and Wednesday 5th February
Start Date : April 2025, or September 2025
Contract / Hours : Full Time
Salary : Rookwood Qualified Teacher Scale
Location of Role : Rookwood School, Andover
We are seeking to recruit a calm, empathetic and diligent individual to lead our Prep School. They will bring with them an exciting vision for the Prep School whilst working collaboratively with the wider School community.
The post holder will act with a high level of integrity and emotional intelligence. They will be a committed educator who is passionate about focusing on children as individuals, giving our Prep pupils the best educational experience. Proven experience of managing the busy day-to-day management of a prep school will be key to any successful appointment.
Nestled on a leafy site in Andover, Rookwood School is a happy and thriving learning environment for pupils aged 2 to 18. At the heart of our ethos is strong pastoral care, where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. Our school motto, ‘Sapere Aude,’ translates to ‘dare to know’ or ‘have the courage to understand’, perfectly capturing the essence of our identity. We encourage our pupils to question, explore, and achieve more than they ever thought possible.
The start date for this role is the beginning of Summer Term 2025. However, for the right candidate, an alternative start date can be considered and discussed during the interview.
The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 27th January 2025.
If this is a role that excites you and you feel you have the requisite skills and experience, we would be delighted to hear from you. Interested candidates should send an application at the earliest possible time.
Rookwood School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, right to work in the UK, qualification checks, and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment and two satisfactory references.
All positions which involve working with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).
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