Teacher of English
S. Anselm's School
Bakewell, Derbyshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Based on level of experience and national pay scales
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 2 March 2018
Job overview
S. Anselm’s is a vibrant coeducational school that teaches from Nursery to GCSE. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced English Language and Literature teacher to teach classes between Year 6 and Year 11. We offer fantastic on-site facilities, small class sizes and well-mannered, motivated children in a breath-taking rural environment. The suitable candidate will be a well-qualified graduate of English who will enjoy contributing as part of a team to the ethos of developing independent reading and writing through fostering a love of drama and literature. All candidates must be fully committed to working at a busy and energetic school. NQTs are welcome to apply.
Please register your interest by sending your C.V. with a covering letter to the Headmaster (Mr Phillips) by email on headmaster@anselms.co.uk.
S. Anselm’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers.
About S. Anselm's School
S. Anselm's, Bakewell is an independent prep school offering outstanding provision from nursery through to GCSE (from September 2015) in a rural and spacious 18-acre Peak District setting. Pre-prep children graduate seamlessly up to the main prep school able to build their future learning on a firm base.
The school has consistently delivered an outstanding education for over 125 years with an enviable 100% pass rate at Common Entrance. The most recent inspection remarked that “pupils were excited by their learning”.
Building on its strong tradition and in response to local demand the school is proud to announce the opening of S. Anselm’s College in September 2015 offering superb GCSE day school education to 13-16 year olds at a very competitive rate.
S. Anselm’s has a newly refurbished library, a dedicated music block, art room, pottery kiln and 200 seat theatre with timetabled music, art and drama lessons for all children. The superb learning support department ensures that every child’s potential is reached.
Superlative sports facilities and enthusiastic staff ensure children have a firm introduction to the main team sports with five sports sessions each week. There are 6 tennis courts, cricket nets, a newly refurbished sports hall and a 20m indoor pool. All children represent the school in team sports and reap the manifold benefits of being part of a team.
For the boarders mountain biking and climbing often feature on the list of Sunday activities; evenings can include yoga, debating or the hotly contested dodge ball. Parents are welcomed into boarding life, many sharing Sunday supper at school. This family atmosphere ensures a continuation of home values encouraging manners and courtesy.
The school has an exceptionally happy feel and wows everyone who visits with its winning combination of small classes, outstanding rural setting and strong relationships between staff and students.
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