English Teacher

English Teacher 

Full time, permanent role from September 2019

Competitive salary with accommodation or an allowance provided

Located in Farnham Royal, South Buckinghamshire

Caldicott is one of the country’s most prestigious Independent Boarding and Day Preparatory Schools for Boys.  We are a flourishing school with around 250 boys from 7 to 13 years old, with all boys boarding in the final two years.  We deliver a first class education, sporting provision and a rich variety of music, drama, arts and extracurricular opportunities in a friendly and supportive working environment.  The school is only twenty miles from central London in a beautiful location.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time teacher of English. The position requires experience of upper KS2/KS3 English and an interest in teaching scholarship classes would be advantageous.  The successful candidate will:

• have a passion for English and English teaching;

• have a proven track record of success that would add to Caldicott’s academic culture; 

• be equally at home teaching those who find the subject hard and those who work at a level above their age group; and

• have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a part of a team.

There is also the opportunity with this role to undertake the position of Assistant House Parent in our Boarding House.  The ability to coach sport is also desirable and the successful candidate will be committed to supporting this age range pastorally and will be fully involved in boarding life and extra-curricular activities. 

Caldicott is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.