Head of English (and Drama)
Mowden Hall School
Northumberland
- Expired
- Salary:
- In line with the Cothill Trust Teachers' Pay Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 28 January 2019
Job overview
INTRODUCTION
Mowden Hall is an independent co-educational boarding and day school of 170 children from age 3 – 13 situated in the Northumberland countryside, fifteen miles west of Newcastle. The Pre-Prep and Nursery are based on the same site and share facilities with the Prep School. The Prep School has a strong boarding ethos with the majority of the children boarding.
Mowden Hall is set in 50 acres of stunning grounds with fabulous views over the Tyne Valley. The School provides an extremely broad, holistic education with the ethos that education does not start and stop at the classroom door. Whilst we strive for excellence in our academic provision, there is also considerable emphasis on developing the children’s skills and interests, and hence great importance is also attached to the extra-curricular programme.
Children from Mowden Hall go on to a wide range of senior schools including Oundle, Uppingham, Eton, Shrewsbury, Stowe, Rugby, Sedbergh, Oakham, Glenalmond, Ampleforth, Fettes and Queen Margaret’s, as well as the Newcastle day schools. Multiple scholarships in all disciplines have been achieved in recent years and since September 2007 all children have been successful at 13+ entry to their senior school of choice.
Mowden Hall is a member of the Cothill Trust. The Trust provides exciting opportunities for the School in terms of investment and development. Château de Sauveterre, near Toulouse in France, is also a member of the Trust and Mowden children in Year 7 currently spend a term at the Château learning the French language and culture. Other members of the Cothill Trust are Cothill House, Kitebrook House, Chandlings School, Ashdown House and Barfield School.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, suitably qualified and inspirational teacher to oversee our English curriculum and teach to Common Entrance and Scholarship level.
The Head of English is responsible to the Headmaster for the efficient running, development and performance of the department, supporting all members of the department in their responsibilities, and directing, as appropriate, the work of those colleagues to ensure successful and effective teaching and learning.
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About Mowden Hall School
Mowden Hall is an independent co-educational boarding and day school of 200 children from age 3 – 13 situated in the Northumberland countryside, fifteen miles west of Newcastle. The Pre-Prep and Nursery are based on the same site and share facilities with the Prep School. The Prep School has a strong boarding ethos with the majority of the children boarding.
Mowden Hall has high academic expectations of the children and prides itself on its success. The stimulating and varied curriculum is delivered by enthusiastic and committed staff, enabling the children to continue their education at many of the country’s leading secondary schools. We place emphasis on good manners, teamwork, loyalty and generosity of spirit, thus fostering respect for peers and adults alike. We believe in allowing children to be children.
Mowden Hall is a member of the Prep Schools Trust. The Trust provides exciting opportunities for the School in terms of investment and development.
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