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Head of Hockey & Teacher of PE (Maternity Cover)

Head of Hockey & Teacher of PE (Maternity Cover)

Shebbear College

Devon

  • Expired
Salary:
Competitive dependent on qualifications, skills and experience
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
September 2021
Apply by:
29 April 2021

Job overview

To start: September 2021

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspiring, well-qualified teacher and sports coach, specialising in hockey, with outstanding subject knowledge from September 2021.

The successful candidate will be a prominent, visible presence within the school and will forge strong relationships with pupils, parents, staff and the wider community. Assisting the Head of Sport and Outdoor Education on raising the profile of the subject throughout the school and will contribute to the development and delivery of the School’s vision and values.

Shebbear College is a small co-educational independent day and boarding school set in 85 acres of North Devon countryside. The school benefits from the security and camaraderie of its membership of MIST (the Methodist Independent Schools Trust).  

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About Shebbear College

Founded in 1841 and steeped in history, Shebbear College is a thriving day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 4 to 18. Our 85-acre campus is situated in the beautiful Devon countryside, close to Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks and the fantastic surfing beaches of the North Cornwall coast.

Life at Shebbear is busy, filled with academic purpose, co-curricular activity, creative discovery and outdoor adventure - we believe in a broad, extensive education where pupils excel in all areas of the curriculum. Our talented staff and ambitious pupils together form a happy, caring community that challenges, innovates and develops a love of learning.

Our smaller size means that our staff know all of our pupils individually, enabling each child to discover their own strengths and find the confidence to shine. Every pupil is different and our team of passionate and committed teachers will find their spark and discover what motivates them, meaning that each pupil can develop their potential and feel empowered to be the very best they can be - academically, socially and morally.

Shebbear pupils consistently achieve excellent A-level, BTEC and GCSE results year-on-year.  We are proud to be a non-selective school and we believe that our pupils succeed because they are happy at school. The mix of our pupil-centered curriculum, our dedicated teachers, the individual attention and the extensive range of co-curricular opportunities on offer are key factors in this success.

At Shebbear College you will find confident, courageous, compassionate, creative, curious and courteous pupils who will welcome you with open arms!

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