Wellingborough School

Wellingborough School is a co-educational day school in the market town of Wellingborough in Northamptonshire. Founded in 1595, Wellingborough School is one of the oldest schools in the country and prides itself on its rich history and enduring traditions. These are visible today in the architecture, house system and, most importantly, the values. Wellingborough’s mindset, however, is thoroughly progressive and the school is keen to embrace innovations which make the pupils the ethos and integrity of the School.

The School has recently embarked on an ambitious 30-year masterplan under Project COPERNICUS, which lays down a major re-imagining of how to ensure the large site keeps pace with the requirements of a modern education. Separated into finance-driven phases, COPERNICUS maintains and re-purposes the heritage buildings that are so cherished by the community, whilst augmenting the student experience and outcome through function-led facilities within a coherent scheme.

Wellingborough School now looks to appoint the next Head to lead the school into the next stage of its development. This person will bring a professional openness, curiosity, and interest in research and evidence that informs their approach to delivering our central mission and vision. They will build on the academic excellence for which Wellingborough School is known, whilst ensuring the continued breadth of co-curricular opportunities that support the development of our pupils as well-rounded, balanced individuals.

The ideal candidate will foster strong partnerships with the Governors and Senior Leadership Team, adeptly addressing the political, economic, and social challenges that lie ahead, and ensuring the school’s enduring success and growth.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Wellingborough School on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference LBPTA. Alternatively email Alice.Brent-Smith@saxbam.com for further information. Applications should be received by noon on Tuesday 3^rd September.