Head of English
Abingdon Preparatory School
Oxfordshire
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2016
- Apply by:
- 19 February 2016
Job overview
Abingdon Preparatory School is a leading independent preparatory day school of around 250 boys aged between 4 and 13 years. The school is located on its own site in Frilford, Oxfordshire and is part of the Abingdon Foundation.
At Abingdon Prep we are seeking to appoint a dynamic Head of English who can lead a vibrant department and deliver excellence in this core curriculum subject. The applicant will be confident to teach 13+ Common Entrance and Academic Scholarship syllabuses as well as support Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 English coordinators, who will be under the direct guidance of the Head of Department. In addition to teaching English and in collaboration with the Director of Music, the applicant will undertake the direction of the Senior Section (Years 7 and 8) school production which facilitates the Drama provision for pupils in this section of the school. The applicant will also be a Form Teacher in the Senior Section (currently we are seeking a Year 8 Form Teacher position) and assist the Sports department, including the three main sports of rugby, football and cricket.
This is a wonderful opportunity for either a current Head of Department or a suitably experienced English Teacher aspiring to be Head of Department to join our school, which was judged to be excellent in all areas and exceptional in pupil achievement and learning in our most recent ISI inspection. We are seeking to appoint a talented and inspiring professional, who is passionate about teaching, can provide effective and departmental leadership, who is flexible to work as part of a team, as well as being able to take initiative and contribute more generally in a busy and stimulating school environment.
The closing date for applications is Friday 19 February 2016 (midday)
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 2 March 2016
Further details and application form on our website: http://www.abingdon.org.uk/prep/vacancies
Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
Abingdon Preparatory School
Josca’s House
Kingston Road
Frilford
Oxfordshire OX13 5NX
Tel: 01235 849136
Email: hr.assistant@abingdon.org.uk
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About Abingdon Preparatory School
- Abingdon Preparatory School
- Josca's House, Kingston Road, Frilford
- Oxfordshire
- OX13 5NX
- United Kingdom
Independent education for boys aged 4-13
Abingdon Preparatory School merged with Abingdon School in 1998 and is a thriving day school with 250 pupils. The School is located in 40 acres of beautiful grounds, six miles south of Oxford and 10 minutes by car from the senior school. Abingdon Prep has an excellent reputation for academic achievement, sport, music and the performing arts.
Abingdon Prep is committed to offering a stimulating and balanced curriculum to all pupils in a nurturing and supportive environment. We recognise that happy and engaged pupils learn well and we seek to develop well-rounded individuals who are confident without being arrogant.
We encourage and support at every stage and we strive to provide inspiring facilities and opportunities for our pupils. Academic excellence is at the heart of our school, supported by outstanding subject specialist teaching. We value equally highly the ‘Other Half’ of the curriculum and likewise are rightly proud of our outstanding pastoral care and strong community. We encourage kindness, compassion, tolerance and respect and we are committed to the welfare and safety of our pupils and staff.
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