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Head of English

Head of English

King's College School

Cambridge

Salary:
Competitive
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2018
Apply by:
26 February 2018

Job overview

We are looking to appoint an outstanding candidate to lead our thriving and successful English Department. Located in the heart of Cambridge with excellent facilities and benefits.


100% Excellent – ISI Inspection 2014


Further details and the job description may be found on our website. Application forms should be sent to the Head, Mrs Yvette Day, together with a handwritten letter supporting the application by 5pm on Monday 26th February 2018. Interviews will be held on Friday 9th March 2018.


King’s College School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect our staff to share this commitment.  Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.


www.kcs.cambs.sch.uk

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About King's College School

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Based on an historic foundation of musical excellence, King’s College School is a dynamic and inclusive academic environment. We are a caring family-based community in which all children are respected and valued. We prepare them, as individuals, to be confident in a future with exceptional possibilities.

Located near the centre of the beautiful city of Cambridge, King’s College School is a leading independent Prep School. Originally established in 1441 to educate the 16 boy choristers of King’s College Choir, the School now caters for around 400 boys and girls aged 4 – 13 following the traditional Preparatory model; we have around 40 boys and girls who board, including our choristers. King’s pupils continue their education at leading independent and state senior schools, often with scholarships.


Head

Mrs Yvette Day


Working at King's

King’s College School is a vibrant and dynamic school in which to work and one where everyone’s contribution is valued. Teachers join us from a diverse range of backgrounds including academia, industry and the arts, with each bringing a unique perspective and insight to their role.

King’s is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and we are an Equal Opportunities employer.  
All our recruitment procedures place a strong emphasis on Pupil Safeguarding in line with our responsibility for our pupils’ welfare.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we place their well-being and development at the centre of what we do. A variety of staff join us at different points in their career, including those completing PGCE and Masters degrees, to those pursuing further professional qualifications.

Whether you would like to join our teaching staff, pastoral/nursing team, boarding staff, admin team, catering department or facilities team, you can be sure that it will be an exciting and rewarding journey.


ISI report

"King’s College School is very successful in meeting its aims of offering pupils a broad, balanced and well-rounded education, and building a firm foundation providing the skills with which pupils can go forward to their senior schools.”

“The achievement of pupils of all abilities is excellent. They attain good standards which are well above national expectations and make good progress through school.”

View King’s College School’s latest ISI report

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