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Head of Upper School
- Organisation: Auckland College Independent School
- Location: Merseyside
- Salary info Competitive
- Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Friday 10 January 2025
Strategically and operationally lead and develop Auckland College Upper School, in line with the Auckland values. To secure the highest quality education and to ensure the highest possible standards of academic achievement and personal development.
At Auckland, we are truly a family school with strong family values. All staff go above and beyond to support our pupils every step of the way on their educational journey. Here at Auckland “Every Pupil Matters, Every Moment Counts”.
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of Upper School who will promote a culture of excellence, be passionate about the transformational power of education, and have the drive and skillset to secure the very best outcomes for our senior pupils.
The successful candidate will not only be a highly visible leader within the school but will also establish themselves as an outward facing trusted professional for the wider school community.
We welcome applications from existing Headteachers wanting to further their career in a successful Independent School and ambitious Deputy Headteachers looking to take their next step in senior leadership.
Salary: Highly competitive and negotiable
Contract: Permanent
Location: Liverpool
Start date: September 2025
Purpose of the role
To strategically and operationally lead and develop Auckland College Upper School, in line with the Auckland values. To give every pupil the highest quality education and to ensure the highest possible standards of academic achievement and personal development.
Reports to: Executive Headteacher
Deadline for applications: Friday 10th January 2025, Midday.
Submit
1. A completed application form
2. A copy of your CV
3. A covering letter addressed to Executive Headteacher, Mrs Francesca Ellsmoor
The letter should be maximum of two pages and should explain your reasons for applying and outline your suitability for the role.
Applications should be made electronically and emailed to: [email protected]
Contact Vân Nguyen via email for a confidential conversation about the role and to request the job pack and application form: [email protected]
Interviews:
Day 1: Thursday 16th January 2025
Day 2: Friday 17th January 2025
Strategically and operationally lead and develop Auckland College Upper School, in line with the Auckland values. To secure the highest quality education and to ensure the highest possible standards of academic achievement and personal development.
Description
At Auckland, we are truly a family school with strong family values. All staff go above and beyond to support our pupils every step of the way on their educational journey. Here at Auckland “Every Pupil Matters, Every Moment Counts”.
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of Upper School who will promote a culture of excellence, be passionate about the transformational power of education, and have the drive and skillset to secure the very best outcomes for our senior pupils.
The successful candidate will not only be a highly visible leader within the school but will also establish themselves as an outward facing trusted professional for the wider school community.
We welcome applications from existing Headteachers wanting to further their career in a successful Independent School and ambitious Deputy Headteachers looking to take their next step in senior leadership.
Salary: Highly competitive and negotiable
Contract: Permanent
Location: Liverpool
Start date: September 2025
Purpose of the role
To strategically and operationally lead and develop Auckland College Upper School, in line with the Auckland values. To give every pupil the highest quality education and to ensure the highest possible standards of academic achievement and personal development.
Reports to: Executive Headteacher
Deadline for applications: Friday 10th January 2025, Midday.
Submit
1. A completed application form
2. A copy of your CV
3. A covering letter addressed to Executive Headteacher, Mrs Francesca Ellsmoor
The letter should be maximum of two pages and should explain your reasons for applying and outline your suitability for the role.
Applications should be made electronically and emailed to: [email protected]
Contact Vân Nguyen via email for a confidential conversation about the role and to request the job pack and application form: [email protected]
Interviews:
Day 1: Thursday 16th January 2025
Day 2: Friday 17th January 2025
