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Head of Girls Games and Humanities Teacher

Head of Girls Games and Humanities Teacher

Marlborough House School

Hawkhurst, Kent

  • Expired
Salary:
Salary will be according to the Marlborough House scale which closely equates to the national pay scale for teachers.
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2020
Apply by:
29 September 2019

Job overview

About our school

Situated in beautiful, spacious grounds on the edge of the Kentish village of Hawkhurst, Marlborough House is a thriving school for 3 to 13 year olds, consisting of a Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep school. We also offer flexi-boarding opportunities for pupils aged 8 and over.

Marlborough House is a happy school community where ‘Valuing Self and Others’ is at the heart of everything we do, and everyone here receives a warm welcome.

The role

We are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and engaging teacher, to proactively lead Girls’ Games across the School.  The post holder should promote and develop ‘a love of sport’ in each child, no matter of their age or ability.    

Excellent organisation and strong communication skills are required to establish and maintain strong professional relationships with colleagues, and clear lines of communication with parents.   

All staff at Marlborough House play a full part in the School’s pastoral and extra-curricular programme and the successful candidate will be enthusiastic about doing the same.  In particular, candidates should be ready to take on the role of form tutor.

Please refer to the job description for further details.

How to apply 

For further details and an application pack please contact: recruitment@marlboroughhouseschool.co.uk / 01580 755152 or visit our website.

Please download all three required application forms from the School's website  and return, electronically (but not in pdf format please) to  recruitment@marlboroughhouseschool.co.uk or by post to the School in an envelope  marked RECRUITMENT.

Please note that only applications which are on the School's own application forms can be accepted. 

The closing date for applications will be midday Monday 30th September 2019.

Interviews will take place from Friday 4th October 2019.

Further information about this and other vacancies can be found on our website at: www.marlboroughhouseschool.co.uk/staffvacancies

Marlborough House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all applicants to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, and Disclosure and Barring Service.

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About Marlborough House School

About us

Set in beautiful extensive grounds in the village of Hawkhurst in Kent, Marlborough House is a country Prep School for 2 ½ to 13 year old boys and girls with a distinctly family feel; small enough for everyone to be known and cared for whilst still being bold and ambitious for the future. We believe strongly in allowing the children to develop values and character alongside an exciting academic, creative and sporting Curriculum.

Marlborough House School was rated as 'Excellent' in all areas in our 2023 ISI Inspection Report; the highest rating a school can achieve. The Educational Quality Inspection is a rigorous three-day review, assessing both pupils’ achievements and pupils’ personal development.

  • Our Pupils’ Achievements were rated as ‘Excellent’
  • Our Pupils’ Personal Development was rated as ‘Excellent’


Our pupils move onto senior schools at either 11 or 13 – there is a proud track record of success to Cranbrook at 11 as well as a range of independent senior schools at 13.

Our staff are our greatest resource and we are committed to employing inspirational teachers who have passion, drive and vision with the overall aim of giving each child at Marlborough house confidence, determination and a willingness to try new things.

Our website www.marlboroughhouseschool.co.uk will give you a flavour of life at Marlborough House as well as some useful information.

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