Head of English
Upton House School
Windsor and Maidenhead
- Expired
- Salary:
- competitive salary above main scale rates
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 21 March 2019
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and talented Head of English to join our thriving independent school in the heart of Windsor. This fantastic opportunity will be suited to an individual with excellent subject knowledge who is committed to inspiring and motivating children through their innovative and engaging teaching. You will be joining a hardworking and dedicated team, with excellent experience and expertise, who prioritise literacy across the curriculum. An understanding of EYFS and KS1 would be desirable as the successful candidate would teach English in the Prep Department but lead English throughout the school. You would be expected to be a strong role model, deliver outstanding teaching, input development plans, monitor progress in your subject and confidently promote English teaching at Upton House.
Upton House is at an exciting stage in its history. It is an inspiring learning environment and highly regarded, with a strong tradition and values, but constantly forward thinking.
We offer a competitive salary above main scale rates.
Closing Date: Thursday, 21st March 2019
Interviews will be held w/c Monday 25th March 2019 and Monday 1st April 2019
An application pack can be downloaded from the school website www.uptonhouse.org.uk/discover-upton-house/vacancies
Upton House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About Upton House School
Upton House School is a independent co-educational preparatory school in Windsor, Berkshire. The school was first opened in 1936, and is located on a one acre site in the centre of Windsor. In 2008 the two-storey facility Little Upton was opened, containing pre-nursery and nursery rooms with access to an outdoor play area. There are approximately 295 students on the school roll. Upton House is denominationally Christian, and is a registered charity.
Headmistress
Rhian Thornton
Values and Vision
The main goal at Upton House is to nurture confidence and talent in both the life and academic skills of its pupils. This is achieved in an aspirational, family-friendly, environment and using a lively, challenging and broad-based curriculum. Children are given the self-confidence from an early age that can be used to find their true potential.
Upton House aims to establish a lasting community that its pupils can take pride in as they enter adulthood and working life. The Old Uptonian association was founded in 1949 and is valuable source of archive information and a source of contact between former pupils and staff.
ISI
“The school fully meets its aims to foster a happy and stimulating environment in which each child can prosper academically, socially, emotionally, morally, culturally and spiritually.”
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