Head of English
The Kingsley School
LEAMINGTON SPA
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter 2018
- Apply by:
- 27 November 2017
Job overview
We are looking for an experienced and well-qualified teacher of English to lead this high achieving department in our academically successful and caring learning environment. An interest in drama would be an advantage.
The successful applicant will need:
· to be an enthusiastic and reflective classroom practitioner
· to be a strong and flexible leader
· to teach English up to A level
The deadline for all the above applications is 12.00 Monday 27th November 2017.
Provisional interview date: Friday 1st December 2017.
Attached documents
About The Kingsley School
- The Kingsley School
- Beauchamp Hall, Beauchamp Avenue, Leamington Spa
- Warwickshire
- CV32 5RD
- United Kingdom
The Kingsley School is an independent day school for girls aged 3-18 and boys aged 3-11. It is based in Royal Leamington Spa in Warwickshire and is non-denominational. There are opportunities for the pupils, currently numbering 338, to apply for bursaries and scholarships. The school was founded in 1884 by Rose Kingsley, daughter of the Victorian author Charles Kingsley. It was first known as Leamington High School, but was renamed as The Kingsley School in 1949 in recognition of its founder.
Headteacher
James Mercer-Kelly
Values and vision
The Kingsley School places great emphasis on promoting a caring ethos and a friendly atmosphere. The school encourages pupils to complete their school careers as well-rounded individuals with excellent results, a positive attitude and a sense of community. The Kingsley School was rated excellent in its last inspection for pastoral care. It also runs a programme of personal, social, health and citizenship education (PSHCE), which covers themes such as personal relationships and social awareness.
ISI report
“All pupils, including those with SEND and those in EYFS, make very good progress compared with those of similar abilities. Their standards in the basic skills of literacy and numeracy are excellent. Pupils speak with confidence and clarity. They develop reasoning and thinking skills which they bring to bear in their studies, approaching problem-solving tasks with confidence.”
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