Head of English
Cheam School
Newbury
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 18 February 2018
Job overview
HEAD OF ENGLISH
REQUIRED FOR SEPTEMBER 2018
A rare opportunity to lead and develop a strong and popular department within one of the top prep schools in the country, we are looking for someone to help shape a cornerstone of the whole school over the next few years.
Although experience of teaching Years 6-8 is preferred, an inspirational and dynamic approach to teaching and leadership is essential, as are full teaching qualifications.
The post would suit an ambitious and dedicated professional seeking promotion or a current Head of Department who is looking for a new challenge at a large and dynamic school.
For a full flavour of the school, please see website where an application can be downloaded, or for further details, including a job description and application form, please contact the Headmaster’s Secretary.
Further details, including a job description and an application form, can be obtained from the Headmaster’s Secretary.
Cheam School, Headley, Newbury, Berkshire RG19 8LD
Tel: (01635) 268381 or Fax: (01635) 269345
hmsecretary@cheamschool.co.uk
www.cheamschool.com
Closing date for all applications: 18th February
Interviews: 22nd February
Cheam School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils. Under the provisions of the Children’s Act 1999 this is a listed position and the successful applicant will be required to undergo a DBS check
About Cheam School
Cheam was founded in 1645 and is one of the oldest prep schools in the world. Cheam is a IAPS boarding and day school with some 310 pupils, boys and girls, in the prep school and approximately 80 in the Pre-Prep and Nursery. Cheam prides itself on its excellent all-round record academically, musically, artistically and on the sports field. On completing their life at Cheam, children move to the top Public Schools in England, including Eton, Wellington, Marlborough, Radley, Harrow, Bradfield, Sherborne and St Mary’s Calne. The school is non-selective yet achieves consistently high standards academically through an inspirational and dedicated team of teachers, throughout the Pre-Prep and Prep Schools.
Cheam School is situated in a stunning rural setting of 100 acres, ten minutes from Newbury and fifteen minutes from Basingstoke, just off the A339. It is surrounded by smaller towns and villages from which it draws many of its day pupils.
At Cheam children are prepared not only for the next stage but for life beyond. The school nurtures and develops intellectual, personal, physical, emotional, creative and empathetic core values and skills in each pupil. This is done through the creation of a happy, stimulating environment in which pupils experience a diverse range of opportunities and are encouraged to ‘give it a go’ and strive to give of their best in all they do.
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