Director of Studies
Wells Cathedral School
Wells, Somerset
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018 or January 2019
- Apply by:
- 5 April 2018
Job overview
Join a happy team and highly successful school, with excellent working conditions, in the independent sector. This provides a significant opportunity for an outstanding teacher and leader.
Wells Cathedral Junior School is an independent CSA school in Somerset for children aged 2.5 to 11. We are looking for an exceptional teacher who is able to drive standards, impact teaching and learning, and lead by example. The ability to teach English or Mathematics to the highest standard at key stage 2 is essential. The successful candidate will:
● demonstrate success in delivering inspirational, fun and effective teaching to children of all abilities.
● be able to inspire, enthuse and lead colleagues, in all professional matters.
● be well-qualified (with a proven track record), creative and forward thinking, and have a good understanding of how to use tracking and assessment data, make decisions and lead staff.
● play a key role in the strategic leadership of the school and be a member of the junior leadership team.
Closing date: Friday 6 April 2018, 12 noon
Interviews will take place week commencing; Monday 23 April 2018
For further details please download an application pack from our website www.wellscathedralschool.com.
Wells Cathedral School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate.
Wells Cathedral School has flourished since 909.
Charity No. 310212
About Wells Cathedral School
Wells Cathedral School is a co-educational, Church of England, independent school offering day places to children aged 2-18 and boarding places to children aged 8-18. Based in Wells, Somerset, it currently has around 730 pupils. It is set up as a charitable trust and offers bursaries and scholarships., Wells Cathedral School is one of the oldest in Europe, with early records going back to 909 AD. In 1969 it became one of the first independent schools to accept girls. It provides an all-round education for its pupils and also, notably, incorporates a music specialist programme within the main school, making it one of five specialist music schools in the UK and the only one to offer such specialism within the context of an all-round education.
Head Master
Alastair Tighe
Vision and values
The School aims to ensure all its pupils develop as well-rounded individuals, who set themselves high standards, work equally hard at their academic and co-curricular studies, and who develop passions and interests which will propel through life beyond school. Founded on Christian values, Wells Cathedral School welcomes pupils of all faiths and promotes the values of integrity and social responsibility.
Wells Cathedral School is a specialist music school and prides itself on its international status and first-rate facilities.
ISI report
“Wells Cathedral School is successful in meeting its aim to encourage all pupils to strive for excellence with passion and integrity in a community which is welcoming and nurturing. Throughout the school, pupils develop an enthusiasm towards their learning, apply their knowledge confidently and articulately and achieve well academically. They work well cooperatively and independently, and are supported by good teaching. The well-balanced curriculum, complemented by a wide range of extra-curricular activities, enhances learning opportunities.”
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