Sub-Warden, St Edward's Oxford -Candidate information

SUB-WARDEN Candidate Information

INTRODUCTION St Edward’s is a leading co-educational boarding and day school set in the beautiful surroundings of north Oxford, close to the heart of one of the world’s great university cities. Educating some 775 pupils aged 13–18, ‘Teddies’, as it is universally and affectionately known, has a distinctive and tangible ethos, seeking to educate pupils in a liberal and open community in which scholarship is promoted, in which there is excellence in every area of school life, and in which there is a culture of service within and outside the School. Scholarship is celebrated not only for the acquisition of knowledge through study but also for the development of a life-long interest in the life of the mind. Excellence is assured for pupils in learning and in teaching, in pastoral care, in co-curricular opportunity, in diversity, in sustainability and in all school facilities. It is the School’s belief that real public benefit comes not only from the sharing of resources and from working in partnership with others outside the School but also – and more importantly – from the commitment to serving others that pupils will develop during their time at Teddies. There is an emphasis on allowing pupils to be themselves and to chart their own course through the many opportunities available to them, so developing the confidence and the independence to thrive at university and in their professional and personal lives. At the same time, pupils are encouraged to take full advantage of the facilities and opportunities available to them at the School and to foster the academic success and personal fulfilment that follow from a breadth of interest and engagement.

The Governors have a stated ambition to grow the School to 840 pupils and have invested in developments accordingly. A new co-educational boarding house, Cooper Lodge, opened in September 2020, swiftly followed by the establishment of two further co-educational Houses, created by adapting and upgrading existing buildings. St Edward’s is leading the way in educational innovation. The new, award-winning Quad Development is now open, comprising the world- class, university-style Christie Academic Centre alongside the stunning Olivier Hall, a 1,000-seater performance, lecture and assembly space. The new academic facilities further support the collaborative and innovative teaching methods for which the School is well known. Pioneering new Middle School courses, Pathways and Perspectives, which enhance and extend the core GCSE programme, were launched in 2020. Boarders make up 83% of the pupil body, and the strong relationships, warmth and willingness to participate that comes from a boarding ethos are at the heart of school life. A dazzling programme of co-curricular opportunities is delivered in professional, first-rate facilities. This, together with the promotion of a strong sense of social responsibility championed by the Beyond Teddies team, helps shape the confident, intellectually curious and well-rounded young people that St Edward’s sends out into the world.

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VALUES

HISTORY St Edward’s School was founded in 1863 in central Oxford by the Revd Thomas Chamberlain, Senior Student (Fellow) of Christchurch and Vicar of St Thomas’ Church. It was one of a number of schools founded by Chamberlain, who was a passionate adherent of the Oxford Movement, the great Anglo-Catholic revival of the middle of the nineteenth century. It was soon realised that the School could not expand in its central location, and in 1873, it moved to the present site on the Woodstock Road in Summertown on what was then the northern edge of Oxford. The School grew under the leadership of Algernon Barrington Simeon, whose long-term aim was to construct a collection of buildings around a central quadrangle in the style of an Oxford college. The First World War had a profound impact on St Edward’s, and more boys pro rata went to serve their country from Teddies than from any other independent school. There was again an outstanding record of service by former pupils in the Second World War, including Guy Gibson VC, who led the Dambusters Raids and the Battle of Britain pilot Sir Douglas Bader, whose story was immortalised in the 1956 film ‘Reach for the Sky’. From these robustly masculine beginnings, Teddies took the decision in 1982 to admit the first girls to the Sixth Form, and the School became fully co-educational in 1997. Girls now account for approximately 41% of pupils in the Lower School and 47% in the Sixth Form. The 25th anniversary of full co-education at the School will be celebrated in a series of events in 2022.

Integrity: the value of honesty to ourselves and to each other The community: • Seeks to earn and to deserve the trust of others by acting rightly and justly • Takes responsibility for words and actions • Acknowledges and learns from mistakes Kindness: the value of love The community: • Feels and shows compassion for others, always listening and seeking always to understand • Values, respects and includes others without regard for differences, treating others as they would have themselves treated Courage: truthfulness to the values at the testing point The community: • Stands up for what they believe to be right, speaking up for themselves and for others • Seeks to bring out the best in others • Perseveres with resilience, with forgiveness and with patience

LOCATION St Edward’s location is exceptional. The leafy suburb of Summertown is a very pleasant place to live with its own cafés, shops and restaurants. At the same time, it is just five minutes by bus from the centre of Oxford and close to Port Meadow, the University Parks and the River Thames. The School has strong links with the academic departments of Oxford University, and there is access to all the enrichment available in one of the great intellectual and cultural centres of the world. Oxford is, of course, much more than the university: it is a diverse urban centre, which provides many opportunities for the School’s partnership work with local schools, charities and other organisations. Oxford is well served by public transport and is easily accessible from other parts of the UK and Europe. There are excellent transport links: two mainline train stations serve central London (one hour away), and Birmingham and London Heathrow Airports are also within an hour’s drive. The Teddies Coach brings pupils back to school from central London via Beaconsfield every Sunday evening during term time and operates the reverse route at Leave Weekends and Exeats. CAMPUS & MAJOR DEVELOPMENT WORK Well-established and attractive buildings occupy a spacious and green 100-acre site that incorporates outdoor sports courts and pitches, a golf course, a boathouse and the neo-Gothic chapel, which sits at the heart of the School. Careful design and improvement have ensured a coherent mixture

of indoor and outdoor spaces around the original Quad, which provide for learning, reflection, exploration and leisure. The gardens and estate are planted with mature trees and shrubs and beautifully maintained. The School is nearing the completion of a far- reaching site strategy plan to establish development opportunities and priorities for the next decade, which will include additional facilities for girls’ sport. STRUCTURE & ADMISSIONS There are currently 775 pupils at St Edward’s School, and the community is diverse and inclusive, made up of 83% boarders and 17% day pupils. The boy/girl split is 59% boys and 41% girls in the Lower School and 53% boys and 47% girls in the Sixth Form. Pupils join the School in Year 9 (Shell) from around 60 Prep Schools. Overseas pupils make up 18% of the school population and come from 40 different countries. Approximately 150 pupils join at 13+, about 10 at 14+ and around 40–50 pupils at 16+ into our Sixth Form. Entry at 13+ is either via the ISEB Pre Test in Years 6 and 7 and Common Entrance or via St Edward’s own academic entrance exams and interview in the January of Year 8. Entry at 14+ and 16+ is via academic examinations and interview in the November preceding the September year of entry. Places at St Edward’s are much sought after, and there is currently a waiting list at every point of admission.

SCHOLARSHIP The academic culture at St Edward’s is promoted under the broad heading of scholarship, which is defined at the School by dedication to studies, perseverance in the face of academic challenge, consistent hard work, and a genuine interest in knowledge and ideas – all of which are central to the School’s academic ethos. Pupils are encouraged to understand that the acquisition of knowledge is not the point of education but that knowledge does matter. Without it, understanding of the world is impossibly difficult, and the answers to the problems of the present and the future will prove elusive. It is the School’s ambition for its pupils that acquisition of knowledge should become a habit for life, not just for the accumulation of facts but for the curiosity about the world that follows from it. St Edward’s pioneering approach to educational innovation and breadth has long been evident in its successful combination of two different pathways in the Sixth Form. Students can study A Levels or the International Baccalaureate, which was introduced at St Edward’s in 2008. On average, between a third and half of the cohort study the IB each year. The older pupils also benefit from close links with Oxford University and the cultural life of the city. Students take part in an extensive range of academic enrichment activities, largely overseen by our academic societies, which actively promote debate, discussion and discovery. A former head hunter with wide-ranging contacts across many industries offers outstanding employability and careers guidance. St Edward’s welcomes a small number of pupils each year who have specific learning challenges. The Learning Support Department is responsible for leading and ensuring the provision of support for pupils with SEND, both through direct support of pupils and their parents and through the teaching staff. Pupils are encouraged to reach their highest

potential regardless of a formal diagnosis; by encouraging pupils to become more aware, mindful learners, the School’s aspiration is for pupils to recognise their role in the learning process and develop their own styles of thinking, learning and growth. The academic ethos works towards building resilience in the face of challenges and pleasure in overcoming them. EXAMINATION RESULTS & UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS Academic ambitions at the School have continued to rise steadily, and 2021 was another impressive year for St Edward’s Sixth Formers, with 63% of all grades awarded at A*/A at A Level or Levels 7/6 in the IB Diploma and 89% at A*–B or Levels 7–5. IB Higher Level Diploma 66% of all grades were Levels 7/6, with 94% Levels 7–5 A Level 61% of grades were A*/A, and 83% were A*–B Every year, pupils take up places at highly ranked universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, London (Imperial, King’s College, University College and Queen Mary), Bristol, Exeter, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Durham, and Manchester. In recent years, pupils have also gone on to study at Columbia, New York, Brown, Rhode Island, Dartmouth, New Hampshire, The University of California at Berkeley and LA, McGill in Canada, and universities in Hong Kong, Germany and Holland. GCSE 60% of grades were 9–7

PASTORAL CARE & BOARDING

There are many different levels of pastoral support available. Each Housemaster or Housemistress is supported by an Assistant HM, a Resident Tutor and a Matron. Tutors are responsible for a group of six to 10 pupils and oversee both their academic and pastoral lives. The Deputy and Assistant Heads Pastoral, the Health Centre team, the School Counsellors and the Chaplaincy team are all vital members of the pastoral network, which is being further strengthened this year by the appointment of a Director of Wellbeing. Importantly, from day one, pupils are supported by their peers. The new Shells (Year 9 pupils) are mentored in small groups by Lower Sixth pupils. Sixth Formers are trained to offer a Peer Listening service, and the Prefects and Heads of House meet regularly with the Warden, the Sub-Warden and the Deputy Head Pastoral to raise any concerns. CHAPEL The School has a proud Christian heritage rooted in the Oxford Movement. As a modern and inclusive school, today it welcomes pupils and staff of all faiths and none. The historic Chapel is at the heart of the School as a reminder of the importance of the School’s foundation and traditions and of the spiritual dimension in school life. The Chaplain and Assistant Chaplain are part of the pastoral team and are always available to talk through the bigger questions of life with students and staff.

St Edward’s is primarily a boarding school and proud of the happy, friendly atmosphere that comes from a close-knit community where pupils are willing to engage and participate in a range of activities. Mindful of the need to adapt boarding to modern family life, the School’s policy leaves boarders free to go home after Saturday afternoon activities, and they are required to be back in school by 9pm on Sunday evening. Many choose to take advantage of the Teddies Coach service, which brings pupils back to school from central London via Beaconsfield on Sunday evenings. Typically, more than half the boarders choose to stay in school, and there is an extensive programme of entertainment, as well as the opportunity to enjoy Summertown and Oxford on a Sunday. There are 13 boarding houses: some are part of the Quad; others look out on the playing fields. Each has its distinctive character. There are five houses for girls, five for boys and three co-educational houses (with boys from Years 9–11 and a mixed Sixth Form). Each house has a small number of day pupils who are allocated rooms and finish at either 6.30pm or 9pm. St Edward’s understands that pupils are individuals and that not all will choose the same route to pastoral support or guidance when they need it.

CO-CURRICULAR The co-curricular provision at St Edward’s is outstanding, giving opportunities for every child to find their niche and to develop confidence, take risks and learn from experience in a wide variety of fields. Sport Sport is taken seriously at St Edward’s, and the School has always enjoyed a national reputation for sporting success. There are also plenty of opportunities to try new sports, enjoy team games and learn about teamwork and leadership, as well as working on personal health and fitness. Every pupil takes part in games at least three times a week on a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoon. Facilities are superb (the England Rugby team regularly train at the School) and include the Martyrs Sports Pavilion, an Athletic Development Centre, two astro-turf pitches, all-weather netball/ tennis courts, a sports hall, multiple sports fields and a golf course. Pupils are also able to make full use of the Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing Gym, which is owned by the School and run in partnership with Nuffield Health, who manage the public side of the enterprise. The School has exclusive use of the Douglas Bader Sports Hall and dedicated time slots in the 25-metre pool, 1,000sqm gym and in the indoor tennis and squash courts. St Edward’s sports tours take pupils overseas and, prior to the pandemic, teams travelled to Italy, Spain, Portugal, the USA, Barbados and Australia.

Music With over 500 hours of instrumental lessons each week and a team of six full-time and 35 peripatetic music staff, music plays a huge part in the life of Teddies. The exceptionally well-equipped and attractively appointed Ogston Music School opened in 2017 and features 20 practice rooms, seven ensemble rooms, a large recital room, a rock room, the Fenton Recording Studio and the Ferguson Sixth Form Music Library. There are opportunities for all pupils to play and enjoy music, whatever their taste and level of ability.

with a deliberate emphasis on offering alternatives to the mainstream. The venue attracts over 20,000 visitors a year to more than 100 performances and exhibitions. The North Wall focuses on showcasing new writing and creative work and hosting free residential placements for young people from all over the country, giving pupils and participants unique access to a working arts centre and the professionals who use the space. Clubs & Activities There is a wide range of diverse and exciting clubs and societies for pupils at St Edward’s to join. Many are run by students with a particular passion or interest. They cover the creative arts, academia, sports, music and more general cultural and enrichment activities, with more than 90 on offer to choose from. Every pupil at St Edward’s is given the opportunity to engage in activities that embrace the outdoors and promote teamwork, leadership skills and a sense of social responsibility. These are primarily the Combined Cadet Force, the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme, the service element of the IB (CAS) and our Beyond Teddies programme. The activities are compulsory in the Lower School, and many Sixth Formers choose to continue to take part.

Drama & The Arts

Pupils at St Edward’s have an unparalleled opportunity to take part in productions and learn from experts in a professional theatre and arts centre on the School site. The North Wall Arts Centre is a wholly owned subsidiary charity with its own board of Trustees, many of whom are also School Governors. It opened 15 years ago with the support of Dame Judi Dench, Sir Richard Attenborough, Alan Bennett and George Fenton. The pioneering centre operates on a number of levels. It is a purpose-built home for pupil drama, art and dance activities but has, since its inception, extended its vision and reach well beyond the School to become a nationally important arts venue

BEYOND TEDDIES Community is as important outside the School as inside, and outreach activities are championed and coordinated by the Beyond Teddies team who oversee community, partnerships and fundraising. COMMUNITY There is an active community of former pupils (known as OSE) and Parents (known as the Friends of St Edward’s School) who, with the support of the Beyond Teddies team, organise a lively and growing programme of sporting, educational, professional networking and social events throughout the year for our regional, national and international communities. Former pupils are encouraged to remain connected with the School, and many assist with careers advice and networking opportunities for current students. PARTNERSHIPS Service is an integral part of a St Edward’s education, and within the next three years, all students will have a dedicated slot for service-led activities built into their timetable. Currently, over 100 pupils of all ages voluntarily engage in projects with local schools and charities, in partnerships

that have been established to benefit both parties. Among many others, current projects include holiday support for children living locally, reading projects in primary schools, volunteering at Farmability (a city-based farm working with clients with severe autism), and language collaboration projects with Afghan refugees. Teachers also offer time and expertise to help local schools, and subject specialists have supported departments at a number of nearby primary schools and academies. A large number of students from a variety of schools are invited to a series of talks called ‘Inspiring People’: speakers have included ballerina and TV presenter Dame Darcey Bussell, philosopher and writer Dr Julian Baggini, and writer and radio presenter Anita Anand. More than 50 clubs, societies, institutions and organisations make use of the School’s buildings and open spaces, including Hampshire County Cricket Club, Wasps Netball, a musical youth theatre company and local schools. Each year, the Weston Recital Room is given over to Turtle Opera. Run by Turtle Key Arts in association with the Royal College of Music and the English Touring Opera, the workshops help to inspire and motivate young people with autism spectrum conditions through drama, music and the visual arts.

BURSARIES & SCHOLARSHIPS

FINANCIAL POSITION Responsibility for the School’s financial strategy, operations, compliance and outcomes lies with the Governors, working closely with the Warden and the Bursar. All of the School’s day-to-day financial operations are managed by the Bursar, including billing, purchasing and payroll for some 520 staff. The School’s primary source of income is fees, amounting to some £30million gross per annum from a growing number of pupils with a stable ratio of boarding to day places. Other sources of income include letting of the School’s facilities and returns on the investment portfolio. After payroll and other costs of teaching and accommodating some 775 pupils, the School generates a net income before investment gains of around £1million per annum. The School’s balance sheet is robust, due to the prime location of the School’s campus and the extensive residential property portfolio in North Oxford. In order to fund recent development projects, the School raised £30million through an unsecured bond issue in 2018. Full financial information can be found in the School’s annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2021.

It is important to everyone at St Edward’s that the education offered by the School is not restricted to those who can afford the full fees. Any pupil applying to the School in Years 9 or 12 is eligible to apply for a means-tested Bursary (fee support), which is available for up to 100% of fees – or more in some instances. The School offers Scholarships and Awards to recognise both academic potential and the ability to excel in co-curricular activities. Academic and Music Scholarships are offered alongside Sports and Arts Awards (depending on the year of entry, Arts Awards cover Art, Dance, Drama and Design Technology). Scholarships come with a fee remission of £2,000 per annum, while Exhibitions (the second level of Scholarship) and Sports and Arts Awards are worth £1,000 per annum. Currently, 107 pupils (14%) are in receipt of a means-tested Bursary and a further 97 are in receipt of a Scholarship, Exhibition or Award. It is the School’s ambition to see the number of substantial means-tested bursaries grow over the coming years. This will be facilitated by fundraising across our alumni and parent communities, who continue to be very supportive of the School’s evolving vision.

INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS St. Edward’s has been actively assessing international opportunities for a number of years but has deliberately not set any specific goals or priorities. Its approach is based on a desire both to ensure that the School’s reputation is protected and that focus is not diverted from the School’s core strategy. The School continues to explore international opportunities with potential partners, although none are at an advanced stage of development. The Governors, as the Charity’s Trustees, are legally responsible for the overall management and control of the Company, the Charity and the School, and they meet at least three times a year. The work of implementing most of the School’s policies is carried out by sub-committees: the General Purposes Committee, the Education Committee, the Compliance and Risk Committee, the Wellbeing and Safeguarding Committee, the Investment Committee, the Nominations Committee and the Audit Review Committee. The Warden works closely with the Senior Management Team, which shares collective responsibility for all aspects of school leadership and management. The team consists of the Warden and Sub-Warden, the Bursar, two Deputy Heads responsible for matters Pastoral and Academic, four Assistant Heads, the Director of Partnerships and Fundraising, the Registrar, and the Head of Communications. LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

JOB DESCRIPTION The Sub-Warden deputises for the Warden and co-ordinates the work of the Senior Management Team. The Sub-Warden is responsible for the day-to-day running of the School, for pupils’ discipline and for the oversight of all co-curricular activity. The Sub-Warden also works with the Warden and the Governors on the strategic direction of the School. As well as a significantly reduced teaching timetable, the Sub-Warden’s role includes the specific responsibilities set out below. The Sub-Warden is also expected to maintain a high profile in the School through attendance at school events. The specification for the role is current at the time of the appointment process, but, in consultation with the post holder, it may be changed by the Warden to reflect or to anticipate changes in the job commensurate with its title and seniority. Planning and Strategy • Working with the Warden, the Governors and other members of the Senior Management Team to develop the School’s strategy • Attending all meetings of the Governing Body, all meetings of the Governors’ Compliance & Risk Committee and Safeguarding & Wellbeing Committee, and meetings of the General Purposes Committee as required • Co-ordinating with the Warden the setting of the School’s specific annual objectives and monitoring the School’s progress in realising them

• Contributing to the delivery of the annual objectives and the School’s five-year strategic plan within the areas of specific responsibility and more generally • Evaluating risk and implementing necessary action in line with the School’s Risk Register • Assisting the Warden and the Director of Development & Partnerships with fundraising • Assisting the Warden, the Registrar and the Head of Communications with the marketing and promotion of the School • Maintaining an overview of the progress of all pupils to inform the development of strategy Senior Management • Responsibility for the annual workload allocation for all teaching staff, together with the Deputy Head Academic, the Deputy Head Pastoral and the Assistant Head Co-curricular • Contributing to the appointment process for all members of teaching staff and for senior members of support staff • Overseeing the day-to-day operation through the co-ordination of the work of the Senior Management Team and structuring the shape of the School day and week, liaising as necessary with the Domestic Bursar, the Estates Bursar and the Health & Safety Manager • In conjunction with the Warden, overseeing the

• Overseeing the budget for all co-curricular activity and being responsible, alongside the Warden, for monitoring the overall budget for educational activity (academic, pastoral and co-curricular) • Contributing to the regular review and appraisal of all members of teaching staff • Serving on the following committees and attending their meetings other than by exception: IT Steering Committee, Housemasters’ and Housemistresses’ Meetings, IT Operations Committee, Health & Safety Committee, Admissions Committee, Awards Committee, Marketing Committee Co-Curricular Activity • Line managing the Assistant Head Co- Curricular, the Director of Sport and the Director of Music & the Arts • Overseeing the programme for pupils’ involvement in Beyond Teddies, in collaboration with the Director of Development & Partnerships • Overseeing the St Edward’s Award and its management by the Director of Organisation • Overseeing social events and the weekend programme for pupils managed by the Assistant Head Co-curricular and the Director of Organisation • Overseeing the work of the Heads of Department and the Director of Sport on the appointment and management of Graduate Teaching Assistants

work of the Chaplaincy and the arrangements for pupils’ attendance in Chapel, as well as the programme for Assemblies and other gatherings

Pupil Discipline and Pastoral Care • Being responsible for good order and discipline among pupils in every context • Being responsible for setting and publishing the School rules, informing pupils about them and about changes to them, and encouraging and ensuring pupils’ respect for them • Co-ordinating strategies for the management of serious disciplinary and related pastoral issues, including communication with parents • Attending the weekly meetings of the Pastoral Steering Group • Being responsible for the School’s policy and procedures in relation to drugs • Being responsible for the process for the appointment of School Prefects and overseeing all other appointments to positions of responsibility • Being responsible for all policies and procedures for the management of serious incidents • Overseeing the processes for registration and the systems for rewards and sanctions across the curriculum

Administration and Compliance • Line managing the Director of Organisation • Being responsible with the Warden for the School’s readiness for inspection by ISI and other external agencies, including the preparation of all related policies and handbooks, the School’s Self-Evaluation Form, and any required filings and submissions • Being responsible for updating and maintaining handbooks and other related materials for staff (including the Staff Code of Conduct) and pupils, both current and new to the School • Overseeing the arrangements for the start and end of every term for staff and pupils • Overseeing the construction of rotas, including House Duty Teams and the arrangements for the supervision of detention, the Library and the on-call rota for resident staff • Co-ordinating and planning major school events, in collaboration with other members of the management team, the Director of Organisation, the Domestic Bursar and the Estates Bursar, including Gaudy (the annual celebration of the life of the School for pupils and parents at the end of the Summer term) and the Leavers’ Ball • Being responsible for the construction and publication of the School Calendar and, with the Warden, for the setting of the dates of future terms

PERSON SPECIFICATION All staff at St Edward’s are expected to embrace and demonstrate in their professional lives the School’s values of integrity, kindness and courage. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

Abilities & Skills

Excellence in teaching and the facilitation of learning

Essential

Ability to inspire through leadership and by example

Essential

Collaboration and fostering a sense of teamwork and shared endeavour

Essential

Ability to run an inclusive and diverse school community, valuing and promoting inclusion

Essential

Qualifications

Excellent organisation and administration skills

Essential

High level of academic achievement (including a good degree)

Essential

Ability and willingness to have difficult conversations when necessary

Essential

Qualification in teaching and/or educational leadership

Desirable

Excellent IT skills

Essential

Active membership of professional and academic associations

Desirable

Experience & Knowledge

Personal Qualities

Line management of teaching colleagues over a significant period

Essential

Emotional intelligence

Essential

Managing discipline in a school context

Essential

Warmth and approachability

Essential

Planning and managing budgets

Essential

Ability to process information and to understand issues quickly

Essential

Clear and engaging communication skills, on paper and in person

Essential

A thorough understanding of the Sub-Warden’s responsibilities in relation to Safeguarding and Child Protection issues and a clear commitment to delivering best practice in Safeguarding

Essential

Enthusiasm and energy

Essential

Resilience and determination

Essential

Understanding of the independent sector, including current trends and challenges

Desirable

The strength to push back if views and proposals need challenging

Essential

Working in a boarding environment

Desirable

Commitment to personal and professional development

Essential

Working in a co-educational environment

Desirable

Calm under pressure, with the ability to prioritise

Essential

Teaching the International Baccalaureate

Desirable

Personal confidence, with a manner that commands respect

Essential

ISI inspection

Desirable

Ambition and commitment to excellence

Essential

An understanding of risk management

Desirable

TERMS & CONDITIONS The salary will be highly competitive and will be commensurate with the experience of the successful candidate. In addition, the Sub-Warden will have use of a house on the School estate, medical insurance for the Sub-Warden and family and substantial fee remission for children attending St Edward’s School. St Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and aims to create and maintain a safe environment for pupils where they feel respected and supported. The School expects all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with policies and procedures for children protection and security. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

APPLICATION PROCESS Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange a confidential discussion with one of the consultants handling this appointment: • Holly Fitzgerald, Search Consultant hollyfitzgerald@rsacademics.com • Clarissa Farr, Senior Advisor clarissafarr@rsacademics.com Closing date: 10.00am on Monday 21st February 2022. Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. To submit your application, please upload your documents according to the instructions on the RSAcademics website. You should submit the following (both in PDF format): • A completed application form (available alongside this candidate information on the RSAcademics website • A covering letter, addressed to Mr Alastair Chirnside, Warden. The letter should explain your reasons for applying

If you have any questions about uploading your application documents, please contact Jonathan Barnes, Head of Operations (Leadership Appointments), at applications@rsacademics.com. Jonathan can also be reached by calling our Head Office on +44 (0)1858 383163. The process is as follows: • All applications will be acknowledged by e-mail. If you have not received acknowledgement that your application has been received within two working days of sending it, please contact RSAcademics by telephone • Preliminary interviews will take place with RSAcademics via Teams between Wednesday 23rd February and Tuesday 1st March 2022. • Longlist interviews with the School’s selection panel will take place during the week commencing Monday 14th March 2022. • Shortlist interviews with the School’s selection panel will take place during the week commencing Monday 21st March 2022.

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