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Oswestry School is an independent, co-educational day & boarding school, with a 11-18 senior school of c.400 pupils (120 of whom board) and a 4-11 Prep School of c.120 pupils. The strong ethos of the school is reflected in its fabulous pastoral care and sense of community. The School is a member of HMC, IAPs and the Society of Heads, and has recently received a highly positive ISI inspection. The School is growing in size and standing. As well as providing a fantastic learning and living environment for young people, Oswestry School offers an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding working environment.
Oswestry School is located at the heart of its market town on the Welsh borders, with easy access to the great outdoors as well as good links to the local town of Shrewsbury and the cities of Chester, Manchester and Birmingham.
Following the retirement of Claire Belk after nine years of outstanding leadership, Oswestry School is pleased to invite applicants to the role of Head of Prep for January 2025. We are seeking a dynamic, passionate and innovative leader with a clear vision for impactful education, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to building on the strong foundations already established at the Prep School.
The role includes responsibility for all aspects of the Prep School including strategy and development planning and the day to day running of the school. Reporting directly to the Headmaster, the Head of Prep is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and attends termly Governing Body meetings, with a healthy balance of autonomy and accountability.
With a strong reputation and profile as one of the hidden gems within Shropshire, this is a unique and exciting opportunity for a high-calibre individual to join a school with an exciting vision for the next chapter in its long and storied history.
For further information or an informal discussion about the post and the school, please contact external recruitment consultant Fiona Orchard: fiona.orchard@teaching-excellence.co.uk
Generous fee discounts for staff children, as well as a medical support package and use of facilities, help emphasise that Oswestry School is a community which cares for its employees.
Closing Date for applications: 5pm on Wednesday 5th June 2024
Longlist Interviews : Week beginning 10th June 2024
Shortlist Interviews: Week beginning 17th June 2024
The school reserves the right to offer the post at any stage in the appointment process or not to offer the post.
For an application form and job description please download this from our website: or contact HR Administrator, Lesley Ward at recruitment@oswestryschool.com
Oswestry School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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