REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER CO-CURRICULAR GRAMMAR SCHOOL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES Role commences September 2021

REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL In the school’s academic culture of intellectual freedom, the structure of the curriculum means that students receive a strong grounding in core subjects but can elect to pursue Alderman Henry Smith founded Reigate Grammar any area of interest. In the elective curriculum, one School in 1675. For over 345 years, young people student may learn to trade stocks while another deepens have been educated on the same site, in the heart their understanding of French literature. It is a challenging of Reigate, an historic market town in the east of and balanced education, equipping students for the at the foothills of the North Downs in an opportunities and demands of their future lives and allowing area of outstanding natural beauty. them to explore their personal passions.

RGS is a leading HMC independent co-educational day The first line of the school’s most recent ISI report asserts school. It is a highly successful, happy and exciting school, that ‘the quality of the students’ achievements and learning which aims to provide a broad and balanced education to is exceptional’: the first co-ed day school to achieve this rare boys and girls that will prepare them for the modern world. accolade. RGS’ approach to teaching and learning melds Like the school song, To Be a Pilgrim, we emphasise to all expert teaching knowledge with a modern, innovative our students that they are on a journey of noble purpose, approach to pedagogy with a judicious use of technology. to have an impact and to make the world a better place. Inspirational and personalised teaching and learning is at the We aim to educate the whole child and offer a broad range centre of the vision and requires expert teachers. The school of experiences for all. We are an inclusive school and, built is one of a small number of world-class schools to have been upon the vision of our founder, are committed to social a global pioneer in High Performance Learning, focusing on mobility and the provision of bursaries through wider the development of global citizens, advanced performers access and a supportive Reigatian community. and enterprising learners.

Outcomes at the school are world-class with 96% of A Level Good Schools Guide 2019 “Happy Kids Great Results” entries graded A*, A or B, with the typical Reigatian securing three A grades. On average, 97% of RGS students go on to Reigate Grammar School caters for over 1050 students Oxbridge, Russell Group and other top universities and aged 11 to 18. Another 600 students are educated at medical schools. In 2019, RGS was named Independent School Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory and Choir School and of the Year for Wellbeing and Pastoral Care at the TES Chinthurst School, RGS’s junior and nursery schools – both Awards – the most important element of any great education. recently shortlisted for UK Independent Prep School of the In that same year, we also received the award of School of the Year. RGS offers the very best academic education with Year for Community Outreach and most recently, in October equal prominence placed on the arts, sport and a rich 2020, Reigate Grammar School was named Public School extra-curricular programme. RGS has a distinctive of the Year by Tatler, the school Oscars. educational philosophy and a strong ethos of pastoral care underpinning a well-rounded education. The House system Shaun Fenton, Headmaster, acknowledged as one of the has some clearly defined aims: for everyone to feel part of outstanding educational leaders in this country, was a team; to allow leadership to be nurtured; talent to shine; elected Chairman of HMC in 2018-2019 and most recently confidence to surge; teamwork to flourish; and competitive awarded the OBE by Her Majesty the Queen for Services spirit to develop. to Education. REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER

SENIOR LEADERSHIP AT RGS • Liaison with and support for RGS International (RGSI) and The person appointed would join the Senior RGS Foundation events Leadership Team and work especially closely with • Staff engagement, contribution and training for this vital the Headmaster, Deputy Headteachers and other aspect of school life Assistant Headteachers. • General link with the RGS Parents’ & Friends’ Association

THE POST There are many areas of strength in this aspect of This is a new senior leadership post for RGS and is a school life and the successful candidate will be key position as our ethos places high value on ambitious to drive further improvements in all areas. the holistic experience of school, on the fun of There will be huge support from the rest of the SLT childhood and on the journey of personal growth and the whole school community as well as offered by the wide range of opportunities a school continued high levels of investment. can and should offer. A great education is about more than qualifications and the development of The role will evolve significantly over the years and is ideal qualities of character through our wider programme for a colleague with aspirations for Deputy Headship. of activities and opportunities is a key feature of life as a Reigatian. The breadth of the role is significant: The challenge at RGS is to be sensitive enough to cherish there is a clear strategic and management role to what is good, whilst being determined to move forward, to carry out but there is a group of excellent staff at keep improving and be the very best school. middle and senior leadership who also see aspects of this as a priority for them and/or have specific A clear challenge will be helping colleagues remain leadership roles and timetable remission to lead on committed to continuous improvement. We are these areas. developing a professional learning community where we take advantage of the many opportunities to take The specific job description for this post will evolve the school forward, learning with and from each other, in and reflect the skills and experience of the successful climate of high challenge but also high support. candidate but it will focus on taking responsibility for or line management of: RGS is a wonderful place to work and learn as a • The Heads of House and the House System colleague or a student. We are building RGS with a • The key staff of areas such as Sport, Music, Art, Drama, commitment to moral purpose and a sense of Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards scheme, CCF and the responsibility, so that this 21st century school can relevant programmes have a key role in enabling future leaders to make • Activities Days, Enrichment Week, RGS Arts Festival the world a better place. and similar community, charitable and fundraising activities PERSONAL QUALITIES • Head of Public Speaking, Debating, MUN and related Our aim, through the appointment process, is as activities much about securing the right place for you to • Calendar construction and management develop professionally, happy in a team and within a • Talent based scholarship programmes (i.e. sport, music, school community as it is about us finding the right drama, art, chess etc.) person to lead in this critical area of strategic • Trips, clubs, academic societies and speaker events responsibility. • Saturday Music College, holiday camps (such as for sport) and evening classes This post will suit someone with a strong personal • Diversification of the use of the library as a community commitment to continuous improvement, who can deliver facility results and is now ready for a broad senior leadership role. • Management of our innovative school day co-curricular, It provides an exceptional opportunity for career modular-curriculum programme called Electives development for a committed and dynamic leader. • Outreach activities relevant to this programme such as to 11+ and 16+ feeder schools or other community groups or stakeholders REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

TERMS AND CONDITIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES • Reigate Grammar School has its own salary scale Reigate Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer which is substantially above the national scales. and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified • All teaching staff are automatically members of the persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pension scheme run by the Teachers’ Pensions Agency race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, religion, disability or age. which is transferable between all UK schools. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. • Children of staff may be educated at Reigate skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and Grammar School, Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory and recruitment. Choir School or Chinthurst School at substantially reduced rates. Candidates are invited to enquire about APPLICATIONS this at interview. Applicants are asked to complete the Application Form and • Lunch is provided free of charge during term time. Supplementary Form (which are also available on our • All staff have access to the school swimming pool and website) and send them with a supporting statement fitness room at designated times, free of charge. addressed to the Headmaster as soon as possible and by • Successful applicants will be required to make an 9.00am on Thursday 18 March 2021 at the latest. Please enhanced disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring do not send a separate curriculum vitae. Applications will be Services and to complete an online Pre-Placement considered in the order in which they are received, and the Medical Questionnaire. school reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. SAFEGUARDING Reigate Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and Within your application letter we would be grateful promoting the welfare of children and young people and if you could indicate where you saw this position, whether it expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants was from the TES Publications, the TES Online, Eteach should read the school’s safeguarding policy (available on or another source. our website) and are required to declare any criminal convictions, cautions or disciplinary proceedings related to Applications should be addressed to The Headmaster young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child and sent (by letter or by email) to the address below. protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Mrs Dawn Holmes Barring Services. Full details are given on the application Head of Human Resources form. Reigate Grammar School Reigate Road Reigate RH2 0QS 01737 222231 [email protected]

RGS Website: www.reigategrammar.org REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

REIGATE: SCHOOL LOCATION

The RGS campus is on its original 1675 site in the historic market town of Reigate within an area of outstanding natural beauty and just 32 minutes from central London by train. Adjacent to junction 8 of the M25 London orbital, it is only a 20-minute drive to Gatwick Airport and 40 minutes from London Heathrow.

The school benefits from excellent facilities, including: • A new £8m Sixth Form and Learning Resource Centre at the heart of the campus • 32 acres of sports ground including a hockey centre with two floodlit all-weather pitches, rugby, cricket and football pitches • Swimming pool • New drama studios • Music school

The school is currently within the planning phase for the construction and development of a state-of-the-art sports centre on the town centre campus.

Having the complete set of alluring attributes makes Reigate one of the most desirable places to live in Britain. The Sunday Times REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

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