Deputy Head Curriculum
Gordonstoun
Moray
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 6 March 2017
Job overview
Gordonstoun was the pioneer in ‘character education’ in 1934 and has led the way ever since. This key position is an exciting opportunity to join a new and dynamic leadership team with responsibility for Gordonstoun’s broad curriculum inside and outside the classroom. The role will suit someone who is passionate about fulfilling all students’ academic potential and developing their life skills.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher and academic leader, with experience of teacher recruitment, and a strong track record in supporting continuous performance improvement.
The role involves significant strategic, as well as operational responsibility and project management. It includes the opportunity to help develop the school internationally, so willingness to travel within the UK and worldwide is essential.
The successful candidate will be a key member of the senior management team and will also teach a part timetable (in any subject).
For further details on how to apply please visit the School’s website www.gordonstoun.org.uk
The closing date is 5pm on Monday 6 March, 2017.
Applications can only be made using the school’s application form, and a covering letter. Please note that references will be taken up prior to interview
Attached documents
About Gordonstoun
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The School
Gordonstoun is known for the wide range of activities that it provides for girls and boys throughout the School's 6-18 age range. It has first-class facilities for these activities which include, in addition to all the normal subjects and many outdoor pursuits, expeditions, seamanship and a wide variety of rescue services.
The creative life of the School is vibrant and well developed, with Drama, Art, Music and Technology central to the life and ethos of Gordonstoun. There are opportunities for staff to contribute both in the role of expert or as an enthusiastic amateur.
Staff are deeply committed and, during term, work throughout the week, including weekends. The variety and range of our activities, coupled with a real commitment to work, indicate the School's aim to educate the whole person.
Location
Gordonstoun stands in 200 acres of woodland, within walking distance of sandstone cliffs and sandy beaches on the beautiful coast of the Moray Firth in Scotland. Six miles away is the historic city of Elgin. Lossiemouth nearby is well known for its picturesque harbour, fine golf courses and Royal Air Force Station. The City of Aberdeen is about 90 minutes drive away, while an hour's drive takes you to the ski resort of Aviemore at the foot of the Cairngorm Mountains. Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, is forty miles away and is itself only about an hour away from London (Gatwick) by air.
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