Welcome from the Chair of Governors, Latymer School
I am delighted that you have expressed an interest in the role of Headteacher at The Latymer School, one of the top co-educational state schools in the country. This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding candidate to take this remarkable school on the next stage of its journey. I hope the information in this pack gives you an introduction to The Latymer School and this, together with that on our website, will encourage you to apply.
The year 2024 is a landmark in The Latymer School’s story, as it is the 400th anniversary of Edward Latymer’s Foundation creating the school in Edmonton, and we have a series of events planned to mark the anniversary. Latymer has been on the current site for over a hundred years, having grown through that time to be a modern school with state-of-the-art facilities, in a range of buildings that reflect our heritage, including our field centre in North Wales. As a voluntary aided school, Latymer is supported by The Latymer Foundation at Edmonton, the current guardians of Edward Latymer’s vision.
We take pride in our excellent outcomes and the destinations and achievements of our students, but more than this we strive to provide a broad education producing exceptional young people with great social awareness, conscience and empathy. We are particularly proud of our music, drama and sport, together with the accomplishments of our alumni in the arts as well as in the sciences.
Our current, exceptional, Head is retiring at the end of this academic year and the Governors wish to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Headteacher. Our focus in this process is to prepare the school for the future, the future of education, society and our world, while continuing to maintain the outcomes for our students in a time of challenge. We are looking for a strong leader, communicator and educationalist who can engage the various members of the Latymer community, the staff, students, parents, carers and alumni, and lead Latymer into its next 400 years.
This candidate brochure contains more information about the role. If you have any queries then in the first instance, contact Mike Phillips from our advisors, Pentir on 07830-313915. We look forward to hearing from you.
Stephen Way
Chair of Governors
The Recruitment Process
We will treat all enquiries, formal and informal, in confidence.
If candidates wish to visit the School, arrangements will be made by Pentir. Please contact Sara Buthlay ([email protected]).
The closing date for applications is 30th September 2024.
Final interviews are planned for Monday 14th & Tuesday 15th October
