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Head of English

Head of English

Shrewsbury House Preparatory School

Kingston upon Thames

Salary:
Dependent upon qualifications and experience
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2016 or January 2017

Job overview

IAPS Day Prep School for 320 boys aged 7 - 13
Average class size 15 - Maximum class size 18. c 43 full time teachers

We are looking to appoint a committed, effective Head of English to join our School and lead and motivate the staff in the English Department. The successful candidate will be an inspirational teacher, with strong motivational, communication, leadership and administrative skills and will have the ambition and drive to help the Preparatory School continue its impressive development. The ability to teach pupils to Common Entrance and Scholarship level and willingness to be involved in the extra-curricular life of the School, are essential.

Founded in 1865, Shrewsbury House is a thriving, highly successful and active school attracting committed, inspirational and dynamic teachers. Pupils move on at 13+ to a range of strong day and boarding schools. Shrewsbury House operates a generous pay scale.

Job description, information on the school and application form can be found on the school’s external website (www.shrewsburyhouse.net)  by clicking on Vacancies. Applications should be emailed to the HR Administrator at recruitment@shspost.co.uk by the closing date Friday 6 May 2016 at 5pm.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION POLICY STATEMENT

Shrewsbury House School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS [Disclosure and Barring Service] disclosure and other checks, references, medical clearance and proof of legal right to work in the UK.

About Shrewsbury House Preparatory School

Founded in 1865, Shrewsbury House School is a thriving, highly successful and active school attracting committed, inspirational and dynamic teachers. Pupils move on at 13+ to a range of leading day and boarding schools.

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