Head of Classics
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Hertfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- UPS/MPS TLR2B (Currently £4397pa)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2017
- Apply by:
- 24 March 2017
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a Head of Department with the determination to sustain and develop Classics within the curriculum and culture of the school as a whole. This is an opportunity to lead a well established Department in a school where Latin and Classics are taught to all Year 7 pupils and then groups in all years including A level.
The successful candidate must have strong leadership and management ability, be committed to high standards for students and staff, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a willingness to take part in Department and whole school events.
This is an opportunity to contribute significantly to the continuing success of the school.
Closing: Noon 24th March 2017
Interviews: Thursday 30th March
Attached documents
About Watford Grammar School for Girls
- Watford Grammar School for Girls
- Lady's Close, Watford
- Hertfordshire
- WD18 0AE
- United Kingdom
Since 1704, we have been nurturing independent, creative and ambitious young women. Building up a long tradition of academic excellence, our modern curriculum empowers our students to be the best they can be.
Watford Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding state school, one that achieves excellent exam results built from a rich academic curriculum and strong pastoral support. Whilst we value our past and tradition, we embrace innovation and recognise the importance of being progressive and forward thinking.
We are a partially selective 11-18 girls’ school, founded as ‘The Free School’ in Watford in 1704 with a mission to teach girls from the outset. This makes us one of the oldest girls’ school in the country. We are proud of our heritage, but equally proud of our forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning. Watford Grammar School for Girls has a very strong and distinctive ethos with clear vision and values. There are close to 1500 pupils on roll with more than 400 in the sixth form.
There are always plenty of opportunities for teaching and support staff to train and develop their careers at Watford Grammar School for Girls.
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