Acting Head of Spanish (Prep School)
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Culford School
Suffolk
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- April 2021
- Apply by:
- 5 February 2021
Job overview
From April 2020 (Full-time, maternity cover)
An enthusiastic, dynamic and well-qualified linguist is sought to lead our friendly, well-resourced Spanish department. Candidates must be forward thinking, imaginative and keen to regard this as an exciting opportunity for further career development. The role would suit someone seeking their first promotion or looking to develop their career. The successful candidate will be required to teach Spanish from Year 4 to Year 8 and the ability to contribute to other areas of school life may be seen as an advantage.
Culford is set in 480 acres of magnificent landscaped parkland. It boasts modern and purpose-built teaching facilities as well as top quality sports, social and recreational amenities.
Culford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening and be subject to checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Closing date Friday 5 February. Interviews 10-11 February.
Further details and an application form can be found on www.culford.co.uk or by contacting HR@culford.co.uk
About Culford School
Established in 1881, Culford School is a co-educational, all-through, independent school in the town of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Offering places to around 700 pupils aged 1-18, the selective school sits on a large plot of rural land and boasts a mix of 18th-century buildings and modern teaching facilities.
Although the majority of Culford’s children are day pupils, the school offers boarding facilities for prep and senior pupils. Prospective students are expected to pass examinations across a broad range of subjects. The precise nature of the admissions procedure differs depending on the age of the child applying for entry.
Head
Claire Bentley
Values and vision
Culford School was originally founded in the Methodist tradition and as a result takes pride in the cultural and spiritual development of its pupils. Students are instilled with a strong moral code and encouraged to value themselves and the work they produce, as well as to always have respect for their fellow pupils and staff members.
ISI report
“The quality of pupils’ personal development throughout the school is excellent and is supported by strong pastoral care. Pupils have high levels of moral and social awareness, and a clear sense of right and wrong, demonstrating emotional maturity. They treat each other with tolerance and respect and there are excellent relationships between staff and pupils.”
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