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Head of English

Head of English

Mayfield School

East Sussex

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2020
Apply by:
5 April 2020

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, well-qualified and inspirational teacher with a proven track record to lead this highly successful Department. We are looking for a well-educated English graduate who will encourage a love of literature and inspire creativity in every student.  English is a popular and successful subject throughout the School, with girls consistently achieving outstanding results at GCSE and A Level and going on to study at Oxbridge and Russell Group Universities.  

This role offers the perfect management opportunity for an ambitious and motivated individual to lead a team of talented and erudite colleagues. The successful candidate should be able to teach English to Oxbridge standard but also be willing and able to teach mixed ability cohorts. This is a thriving and happy department achieving the best for every girl by creating a stimulating and interesting curriculum enriched with a wide variety of extra-curricular activities.

Mayfield is a leading Catholic Independent boarding and day School for girls aged 11-18 situated in beautiful East Sussex countryside, yet less than 50 miles from London and 30 miles from Gatwick.  The School has a tradition of academic achievement with impressive GCSE and A Level results, a vibrant and eclectic extra-curricular provision and an enviable reputation for pastoral care.

We offer excellent working conditions in an outstanding environment. Mayfield has its own salary scale and the salary package for this position will reflect the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.  All staff are expected to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the School.  Accommodation may be available.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 6 April 2020

Interviews will take place in the following week, although candidates may be invited before the closing date

Please follow the link below to the School’s website for more information. www.mayfieldgirls.org/vacancies.  Alternatively, contact Ms K  Brennan Head of HR by e-mail for further details and our requisite application form.  hr@mayfieldgirls.org

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

The School is an equal opportunities employer.  

Consistently outstanding Inspection Reports.  Excellent in every area in October 2018.

Charity Registration No. 1047503.

About Mayfield School

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+44 1435 874600

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At Mayfield School we aim to educate the student’s mind, soul, heart and body in partnership with parents, so that each individual may develop: inner confidence, an unshakeable framework of spiritual values, strong moral principles, a deep capacity for compassion, and the knowledge, intellectual curiosity and training to continue learning throughout life; the confidence to become what they want to be, but make that self just what our Lord wants it to be.

We believe that our boarding experience is one of our strongest assets – it stimulates lifelong friendships and family loyalty to the school. It strengthens our work hard, play hard ethos. Our community is a temporary home for about half of our students and it prepares girls for independent life at university and beyond.

Our extra curricular activities programme is designed to compliment and support the girls’ curriculum studies and enhance the boarding experience. By combining their academic studies with creative and physical activities outside of the school day, girls learn to balance their activities with their studies and give equal commitment to both.

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Applications closed