Head of Science
Hazlegrove Preparatory School
Hazlegrove Prep, Sparkford BA22 7JA
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Dependent on qualification and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 23 February 2018
Job overview
HEAD OF SCIENCE
We seek to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Science teacher to lead the department.
Hazlegrove is a thriving South West Co-educational Prep School with boarding numbers at capacity and waiting lists in a number of years. Pupil roll is around 360 with 100 full boarders. Based around an 18th century house and set in 200 acres of parkland, the school enjoys outstanding facilities. The recent Inspection Report judged the school to be excellent in all areas.
The school is committed to continued improvement, to outstanding teaching, to the moral and spiritual development of its pupils and to a structured and supportive environment with the belief that learning is best achieved when pupils feel appreciated and safe.
The Head would be pleased to discuss the position with prospective applicants and he can be contacted through his secretary on 01963 442601 or by email on headsec@hazlegrove.co.uk
For further details and an application form, please contact the HR Assistant on 01749 814316 or recruitment@hazlegrove.co.uk
Attractive remuneration package including staff school fee remission from 3 – 18 years.
Closing Date: 12.00noon on Friday 23 February 2018
Interviews will take place before Friday 9 March 2018
www.hazlegrove.co.uk
Hazlegrove is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The school has a range of policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff at Hazlegrove are expected to understand and follow all of these policies and procedures as part of their professional responsibilities.
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About Hazlegrove Preparatory School
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- Hazlegrove Preparatory School
- Hazlegrove House, Sparkford, Yeovil
- Somerset
- BA22 7JA
- United Kingdom
An exceptional coeducational full boarding and day school for children between 2 years to 13 years, Hazlegrove enables children to be children and is committed to celebrating childhood, a vibrant and creative curriculum, exceptional pastoral care and stunning rural Somerset location combine to make children feel nurtured, motivated, inspired and encouraged to love learning for life.
Pupil numbers are buoyant and pupil achievement is outstanding with over 100 scholarships and awards in the past three years as well as individual and team national champions on the sports field and national recognition for its musicians. Hazlegrove is an example of prep school boarding at its best and the thriving community of around 100 boarders is testament to the success of this part of the School.
Every child is unique, the breadth and depth of the learning experience at Hazlegrove ensures that all pupils have the opportunity to discover their strengths and interests. The children are grounded in their approach to the world, inclusive in the warmth that they show to others and happy in the knowledge that they are growing up in an environment which supports a broad range of interests.
When a pupil moves on from the school, as a Hazlegrovian in the 21st century, they are a child that is empathetic, kind and connected to the world; one who is independent but knows that developing relationships and a sense of duty to the community are integral to a successful life.
Headmaster
Ed Benbow
Values and vision
The innovative curriculum at Hazlegrove is designed to encourage individuality, passion and personal development. The community-like environment helps children feel safe in their surroundings. The school hopes to inspire through its teaching methods. Students tend to exceed expectations and maintain high learning standards throughout their education.
Sport, music and drama are all important parts of the school curriculum. These subjects allow students to be creative, while partaking in sport fosters an understanding of the importance of teamwork, support and mutual endeavour.
ISI report
“Hazlegrove Preparatory School is most successful in achieving its aims and in producing well-rounded individuals who are well equipped for the next stage of their lives. Throughout the school, pupils’ achievements are excellent. In the EYFS children are well grounded in the basic skills of literacy and numeracy, and these foundations are built upon as they move through the school. Their achievements in all subject areas are also of the highest order.”
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