Head of English

Head of English

‘A small Prep with big ideas’ – this sums up our school situated on the edge of the Cotswolds. An amazing opportunity to take on this vibrant department and to join us as we update our curriculum to align with key words in our vision ‘Pioneering Spirit and Global Citizenship’. If you have a tangible passion for language, a creative outlook and a background which proves a strong academic repertoire then this could be an exciting opportunity for you.  

The successful candidate will have superb communication skills, be an excellent classroom practitioner, will believe in the magic that Prep Schools offer our pupils in terms of boarding and extra-curricular opportunities and be excited to embrace the freedom of choice within our curriculum. Experience teaching up to Year 8 (at least) is essential. 

Wycliffe is a 3 – 18 co-ed, day and boarding school with the Prep School on an adjacent site to the Seniors, with our own theatre, sports pitches, swimming pool and specialist teaching rooms. 

We seek someone to commence February half-term but will also consider an earlier/later start for the right candidate

The role is full time and will include some Saturday teaching, Boarding, day and after school duties.

For further details please see the Job Description/Person Specification and ‘Letter from the Head’. Pre-application conversations or visits are welcomed. 

Closing date for applications: 17 October 2021 

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 18 October 2021