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Kelly-Ann Mills

UK's 'strictest school' looking for assistant head who'll be 'wedded to the job'

A school described as one of the strictest in the UK is seeking an assistant head who will be married to the job.

The advert for the role at Mercia School in Sheffield attracted unwanted attention due to its wording, which has been widely slammed on social media.

The backlash was prompted by demanding language within the recruitment post in which the school asked for applicants who will "work ridiculously hard".

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