Head of English - Dean Close St John's Preparatory School

This is an exciting time to be joining Dean Close St John’s. As part of the wider Dean Close Foundation, St John’s is seeking a dynamic, forward thinking and innovative Head of English to assist in setting the direction for the next stage of our journey.

You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with an eye for detail, whilst being able to see the bigger picture. You will deliver outstanding lessons, instil a love of English and reading in all pupils and have a passion for growing children into kind, compassionate, outward looking and independent young people. 

As a Head of Department, you will lead and inspire all teachers of English in the school, drive innovation in English teaching and learning, manage the departmental resources and schemes of work. You also be integral to embedding the Pre-Senior Baccalaureate into our senior year groups, as well as ensuring that throughout the school children are being prepared with the necessary skills to flourish. 

A commitment to excellence is essential alongside the ability to enthuse and motivate staff. The successful candidate will be an excellent organiser who can confidently take on new challenges. You will be committed to all aspects of school life, building positive relationships with staff, children and parents. The school is family orientated and staff have an in depth knowledge of the children, meeting their individual needs.

Our goal is to see children flourish in all aspects of their education. Your can-do approach will be essential in inspiring the staff and leading by example. We are not looking for “run-of-the-mill” but an outstanding candidate who will embody the Foundation Values of Love, Courage and Contribution.

Salary

Competitive pack  dependent on experience.

Application Process

Please click 'Quick Apply' and complete the application and forward any queries to recruitment@deanclose.org.uk

Closing date: 9am, Monday 7th February 2022.

Interviews are expected to be held w/c 17th February 2022.

Dean Close Foundation 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 the Disclosure and Barring Service.

St John’s is a thriving independent, co-educational day and boarding school situated in beautiful surroundings overlooking the castle in Chepstow. The school has an excellent reputation for academic achievement for all, from potential scholars to those with additional needs, and offers a wealth of sport, music, drama, art and extensive extra-curricular activities for every child. The school is renowned for nurturing every individual and for its family atmosphere, which is appreciated and understood by pupils, parents and staff alike. The school was graded ‘excellent’ in all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). St John’s is fully coeducational and has recently embarked upon the PSB, moving away from Common Entrance, with the support of all the senior schools it traditionally feeds. Part of the Dean Close Foundation, the school has a strong Christian ethos and is a happy and supportive working environment.