In 2015, St Swithun’s Prep School moved to a brand new building which provides an inspiring environment for teaching and learning. The new School benefits from an extensive and attractive campus on the eastern fringes of Winchester, Hampshire; the 45 acre site, which it shares with the Senior School, offers spectacular views over the South Downs National Park. The School is gently selective and educates girls from 3 – 11 with a co-educational nursery.
The Council now seeks to appoint a Head with the creative skills to maximise the potential of the School’s exciting facilities, enhancing St Swithun’s reputation for educational excellence. The new Head will have the confidence and ambition to take responsibility for driving the development of the Prep School whilst working closely with the Senior School team to ensure the highest standards of education are offered across both Schools. There is a dedicated and determined leadership team with whom the new Head will work collaboratively to move the School forward.
Candidates should have senior leadership experience and be able to articulate the merits of all girls’ education. The successful candidate will have an energetic and positive approach to school management and will take an enthusiastic interest in the pupils’ many activities. S/he will have an outgoing leadership style and be able to work with a wide range of stakeholders. Most importantly, s/he will enjoy developing the talents of staff and pupils and be keen to get involved with all aspects of the St Swithun’s community.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to St Swithun’s Prep School on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference GAUPB. Applications should be received by noon on 29 January 2020.
St Swithun’s Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such the successful candidate will need to be DBS checked before being confirmed in position.