Headteacher
Parmiter's School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0UUThis job expired on 6 November 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
April 2025
Closing date
6 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L37 - L43
Headteacher job summary
The Governors of Parmiter’s School invite applications for the post of Headteacher of this exceptional school. They wish to appoint an inspirational Headteacher whose leadership, vision and energy will help drive and shape the school’s future in line with the school’s ethos and values. The school is proud of its commitment to producing well-rounded individuals with a sense of integrity, social responsibility and desire to serve the community.
“Throughout the school, including the Sixth Form, students thrive. They receive an exceptional standard of education. Not only do students achieve high academic success, but they also develop into well-rounded, active members of society. This does not happen by chance. Students prosper, in large part, because they are so well integrated into the Parmiter’s family.”
Ofsted 2024
The school has a rich history dating back to the 1681 will of Thomas Parmiter, who left property to support the education of ten poor children in Bethnal Green where the original school was founded. It now enjoys enviable facilities, including a fully equipped Sports Centre, Drama and Music spaces, as well as a state-of-the-art Science block in a 60-acre setting in Hertfordshire. It is supported financially by the Parmiter’s School Foundation, a charity which owns the majority of the estate.
Applications are invited from both serving and aspiring Headteachers who are encouraged to visit the school. To arrange a visit or for further information please contact Helen Clark, Headmaster’s PA - h.clark@parmiters.herts.sch.uk .
Parmiter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are required to conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.
Commitment to safeguarding
Parmiter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions. The post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are required to conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online.
About Parmiter's School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1451 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Parmiter's School website (opens in new tab)
The Good Schools Guide describes Parmiter's as "purposeful, friendly, with an inclusive feel and a sense of both history and progressiveness".
Parmiter's School relocated to the current 60 acre rural Hertfordshire site from London's East End in 1977. The school enjoys a good reputation for traditional values and academic achievement whilst maintaining a true family feel among staff and students.
Experienced teachers, newly qualified colleagues and support staff benefit from a supportive leadership team who focus on CPD and well-being as a priority.
Parmiter's is a lead partner in The Watford Partnership for Teacher Training and takes the lead on Initial Teacher Training. A number of existing teachers are accredited with being Specialist Leaders of Education.
The school is consistently over subscribed for Year 7 and Sixth Form entry. Children of staff are a priority for admission.
Please visit our website for more information and feel free to contact the school with any questions.
www.parmiters.herts.sch.uk
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