Queen Mary’s School
Head
Queen Mary’s School, part of the Woodard Corporation, stands in an impressive Palladian mansion that has just celebrated its tercentenary. The School is about to celebrate its centenary. Queen Mary’s is a Christian community that values, nurtures and respects every individual. A place where academic excellence and extensive extra-curricular activities are found within a culture where all challenged to do their best, serve others, show compassion and act with integrity.
The lovely parkland setting between Ripon and Thirsk is home to a tightly knit community of 232 students. Queen Mary’s caters to girls aged 3-16, with boys admitted up to the age of 8. The School offers both day and boarding options, with around one third of pupils boarding at some point. The full boarding offer, though taken up by a minority, is an important part of school life and culture.
Queen Mary’s now seeks an inspiring Head to guide the school confidently into its next phase. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future direction of Queen Mary’s and reinforce its standing as a school which is dedicated to providing a superb and well-rounded education.
The incoming Head will spearhead strategic initiatives and provide robust leadership to enhance Queen Mary’s reputation for educational excellence among girls. The successful candidate will embody the school’s ethos and values while championing its mission. Under the governance of the Board, the Head will oversee strategic planning, internal operations, academic programmes, and curriculum development.
The successful candidate will be an innovative and visionary leader with intellectual acumen and authority, capable of effectively involving students, staff, parents, and stakeholders in achieving the school’s objectives. Demonstrating a dedication to girls’ education, the Head will possess strategic foresight to foster lofty aspirations for Queen Mary’s as it moves forward into its next phase.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Queen Mary’s School on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference LBRAA. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on 15 May 2024.
A place where academic excellence and extensive extra-curricular activities are found within a culture where all challenged to do their best, serve others, show compassion and act with integrity.