Teacher of Science and Maths (Maternity Cover): January to July 2019
Abberley Hall
Abberley Hall School , Worcester, WR66DD
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary dependent on experience and contribution to School programme with live-in accommodation
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- Monday 7th January to 5th July 2019
- Apply by:
- 12 November 2018
Job overview
TEACHER OF SCIENCE AND MATHS - MATERNITY COVER
for 5th January until 5th July 2019
Abberley Hall is a co-educational school which takes children from the age of 2 to 13. The Prep school (age 8 to 13) is predominantly a boarding school. The Nursery and Pre-prep departments are for day pupils only. It operates in and around a Victorian country house which is set on a hillside amongst 98 acres of woodland. The site is a mix of historic buildings, modern classrooms, sporting and arts facilities. These are all connected by corridors and lots of stairs.
The safety and wellbeing of pupils is of paramount importance, and Abberley Hall has strict policies and procedures in place to mimimise any element of risk. All staff are obliged to familiarise themselves with the School’s Safeguarding Policy and abide by its requirements.
The Headmaster is seeking an exceptional maternity cover teacher for Science and Maths (mainly to Year 7 & 8) from Monday 5th January – Friday 5th July 2019 working Monday to Friday 0755 – 1800 hours.
Salary is dependent on experience and contribution to the school programme. Accommodation on site is available.
Abberley enjoys a local and national reputation as one of the leading Prep Schools in the country. Candidates must be able to inspire in the classroom; ideally contribute to coaching games particularly netball and cricket; join the school’s pastoral care systems; act as an individual pastoral tutor and be willing to help with the wider programme of evening activities and weekends.
Closing Date: Monday 5th November 2018 at noon.
The school’s website and application details are at: www.abberleyhall.co.uk and https://www.abberleyhall.co.uk/current-vacancies
Attached documents
About Abberley Hall
Abberley Hall is a coeducational school for children aged between two and 13 in the Worcestershire countryside. Children attend the pre-preparatory school and nursery up to the age of 7, before joining the boarding and day preparatory school from the age of eight. The grounds extend across 90 acres, parts of which are used as an Outdoor Learning area and for playing sport or participating in after-school activities. Around 300 pupils are taught at the school, spending a significant amount of time outdoors. Lessons in French, drama, science and PE lessons are provided from an early age.
Headteacher
Jonnie Besley
Values and Vision
The school values small classes and high-quality teaching, with committed pastoral care. It believes this approach helps make sure the teachers understand the children as individuals. Abberley Hall tries to make learning an exciting experience, striving for innovation while maintaining a strong academic ethos and offering support to any pupils in need of it. A strong culture of performance and participation is encouraged from the outset of a child’s time at Abberley Hall. All pupils get regular opportunities to play sport and music, take part in theatrical performances and speak publically.
ISI report
"Caring and supportive staff have created a welcoming environment where children can achieve well in line with the school's values and ethos, and develop their skills appropriately. The well-resourced outdoor play areas, including the Nursery garden, enable the younger children in the Nursery to engage in imaginative role play and adventurous physical activities. All children respond well to the staff's expectations of them and, as a result, they are enthusiastic and motivated learners."
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