Head of English
The Pilgrims' School
Winchester
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required from September 2019
- Apply by:
- 26 November 2018
Job overview
As well as being a leading prep school that caters for a wide range of able boys, The Pilgrims’ School is the Cathedral School of Winchester. The school educates both the 22 Cathedral Choristers and the 16 Winchester College Quiristers (the treble voices in the College Chapel). In the Prep School (7-13), boys are both boarding and day; in the Pre-Prep (4-7), there are up to 54 boys, making the total roll about 270.
The Pilgrims’ School occupies a superb site in the historic Cathedral Close, lying between the Cathedral, Winchester College, and Wolvesey Palace. The school encourages exceptional musical achievement, but also excels in academic endeavour and sport; it enjoys an enviable local and national reputation.
The English Department comprises the Head of English, teachers of Senior and Junior English, the Head of Learning Support, and the Librarian. They work closely together and have regular meetings to share best practice and ensure that what is taught is stimulating and delivers the agreed syllabus.
This position would be ideal for someone ambitious and looking for an environment in which they will have the freedom and support to make their mark.
To apply, please visit www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/vacancies where you will find an application form, along with further information about the school. Please email your application form with a covering letter to: recruit@pilgrims-school.co.uk
Closing date: Monday 26th November 2018
Interviews: the week beginning Monday 3 December 2018, although there is some flexibility to move into the following week if your current school commitments make that week difficult.
The Pilgrims’ School is committed to providing the best possible care and education for its pupils and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The School is also committed to providing a supportive and flexible working environment for its entire staff. The School recognizes that in order to achieve these aims it is of fundamental importance to attract, recruit, and retain employees of the highest calibre, who share this commitment.
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About The Pilgrims' School
The Pilgrims’ School is a leading, selective, day and boarding boys’ prep and double choir school, in a beautiful and historic‘city meets country’ setting in Winchester. It is a vibrant, lively school where boys aged 4 to 13 are encouraged to find their passions and nurture them, whether that be in the classroom, science lab, music room, art room, sports fields, at Forest School or beyond.
Nestled between Winchester Cathedral, Winchester College, and Wolvesey Palace, the School occupies a superb site in the historic Cathedral Close. Our large playing fields lie in the shadow of Wolvesey Castle and the ancient city walls. We have our own swimming pool, and use of the excellent sporting facilites at Winchester College. With our Choral foundations, the School encourages musical achievement in all its pupils, but also excels in academic endeavour, sport and the arts. We enjoy an enviable local and national reputation.
For a flavour of the School and further information about us please visit our website at www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk.
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