Head of English
Longacre School
Shamley Green, nr Guildford, Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2019
- Apply by:
- 23 April 2019
Job overview
This thriving co-educational, IAPS day school for pupils aged 2 ½ - 11 years invites applications for the post of
Head of English
September 2019 or Janaury 2020
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, experienced and innovative teacher to lead our English Department.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right applicant to lead an innovative and highly effective department, providing inspiration for children.
The successful candidate will be able to show a strong record of raising student attainment through their teaching and ability to motivate all children.
An application pack is attached below. Please send completed applications, with the equal opportunities form and self-disclosure form to hwells@longacreschool.co.uk
The closing date for applications is midday on Tuesday 23rd April with interviews later in the week.
Longacre School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
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About Longacre School
Longacre School is a thriving, co-educational preparatory school for boys and girls aged 2 to 11 years. Set in a beautiful rural location on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Shamley Green, between Guildford and Cranleigh, the school offers a wonderful environment for young children.
The school buildings comprise the original large 1902 house plus modern, purpose-built classrooms standing in nine acres of grounds. Facilities include a new dining room, sports hall and Astroturf, sports fields, woodland and an adventure playground. Longacre has a proud history and the motto of the school’s founder, Ursula Fairfax-Cholmeley, “A happy heart goes all the way” is still very much part of the school’s ethos.
The cheerful and purposeful atmosphere at Longacre is apparent as soon as you enter the school. Here, children are valued as individuals and are encouraged to fulfil their potential in every facet of school life. Personal and social development is highly valued, enabling pupils to grow in confidence as they mature.
At Longacre, we believe that children learn more effectively when they are happy, and that excellent academic results can be achieved without subjecting pupils to hothouse pressure. The fact that our pupils gain a range of scholarships, and that they transfer successfully to their senior school of choice, is evidence that this approach works.
Academic progress is closely monitored and regularly tested. Small class sizes enable pupils to be taught at an individual level, with increasing subject specialist tuition as children progress through the school. Alongside the core curriculum, Longacre offers a wide range of activities, sporting opportunities, stimulating off-site visits and exciting workshops. There are after school clubs every day, ranging from cooking to judo, and regular masterclasses for able pupils.
Longacre is a community where parents are welcome. The school has a thriving and supportive PTA and parents are kept well informed about school events and their children’s progress through a weekly newsletter, formal and informal meetings and written reports. The Head and staff work closely with parents to ensure that their children are happy, successful and fulfilled.
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