Head of Science
Aldro School
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 14 May 2021
Job overview
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic teacher to promote Science on the curriculum and in the wider co-curricular life of the school through outstanding leadership and inspiring teaching.
It is an exciting time to join the school; from September 2021 Aldro will admit girls for the first time, initially as day girls and then as boarders from 2022. Projections for next year suggest a 20% growth in NoR compared with last year. Following the promotion of the post holder to a Head of Teaching and Learning position, the school aims to appoint an ambitious candidate who is keen to build on and develop the recent success of the department. The new Head of Science has an important role to play in the school’s successful transition to co-education.
There are currently about 160 pupils aged 7-13 in the school; approximately 60 of them board full time, weekly or part time. Almost all of the pupils sit Common Entrance or Scholarships at 13+ in Year 8, and the school has an outstanding record of academic excellence. 33 Scholarships and Exhibitions have been won over the past two years. Last summer Aldro pupils left to attend the following schools: Abingdon, Bradfield, Canford, Charterhouse, Churcher’s, Eton, Harrow, King Edward’s, Lancing, Lord Wandsworth, Marlborough, RGS Guildford, Sherborne, St. John’s, Tonbridge, Uppingham, Wellington & Winchester.
Aldro is also committed to breadth of education and excellent results are achieved in sport, music, drama and chess. The school runs an extensive activity programme ranging from cookery to pistol shooting, and debating to pétanque! The curriculum is taught over six days each week, with a Saturday off (Weekend Leave) approximately every third weekend. All staff are expected to make an active contribution to the wider life of the school.
For the right candidate, there is the additional opportunity to be involved in boarding, for which accommodation may be available.
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About Aldro School
Aldro is a co-educational boarding and day school for approximately 230 children aged 7 and 13.
Nestled in the quintessentially English and very beautiful village of Shackleford, Aldro lies just 30 miles southwest of London and is in easy reach of both Heathrow and Gatwick airports. With our full, weekly and family-friendly boarding, Aldro welcomes children from all around the world, as well as those looking for an idyllic country education away from the capital and many who join us daily from the towns and villages surrounding our stunning rural location in the home county of Surrey.
At Aldro, we are proud of our long history and proven success in preparing young people to attend leading independent senior schools, yet despite our heritage and traditions, our aim is to offer a modern, progressive and innovative curriculum that will prepare both girls and boys for their personal and professional lives beyond school.
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