Head of Economics

Ruthin School is a co-educational, independent boarding school for around 350 pupils aged between 11 and 19.  This position has become available due to the retirement of our current Head of Economics, after 12 years at Ruthin School.

Ruthin School is situated near the beautiful Clwydian Range in Denbighshire, North Wales, and is one of the oldest public schools in the United Kingdom. The school focuses on academic excellence and has a strong family and pastoral ethos. Ruthin School is currently ranked 12th in The Times 2016 A Level League Table and 4th out of all coeducational boarding schools – www.best-schools.co.uk. 

Applications are invited to lead an enthusiastic and successful department which teaches pupils GCSE and A Level Economics.

We seek an Economics teacher with the requisite commitment to their pupils and passion for their subject. The post carries a competitive salary. 

Well-qualified applicants without PGCE/QTS are also encouraged to apply.

Please download an application pack from the School’s website www.ruthinschool.co.uk/jobs. 

Further information can be obtained from Mrs Sian Williams, PA to the Principal, (registrar@ruthinschool.co.uk).

Applications should be sent to The Principal by either email (principal@ruthinschool.co.uk) or post.

Applicants should send a covering letter, detailing suitability for the post, along with a completed application form.

Closing date for applications is Monday 18th September 2017.

Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 25th September 2017.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be requested in the event of a successful application for employment.