Head of Languages and Key Stage 2 Teacher

Rowan Preparatory School are seeking to appoint an outstanding, inspiring and creative Head of Languages (French and Latin) from September 2022. You should be able to develop the girls’ intellectual curiosity across every aspect of the curriculum and be committed to developing their enjoyment of languages.

With expertise subject knowledge and a passion for languages, you should be able to develop the girls understanding and curiosity in French and Latin and have a clear philosophy and understanding of how to deliver lessons in French across the whole school.  
As the Head of Languages you will lead and develop this exciting curriculum area for all pupils. You will also have the ability to bring the curriculum to life with hands on experiences and residential trips to France.   In addition to teaching Languages at Rowan, you will have the opportunity to be a Form Tutor and teach core subjects such as maths and English.

Rowan Preparatory School is a happy, friendly and nurturing school where the girls are encouraged to develop a strong sense of self, make lifelong friends and enjoy their studies.  We place value on each individual, personalising their learning as they progress through the school.  With small class sizes and a well-resourced school, you will be joining a supportive, forward-thinking team who are committed and passionate about girls’ education.  There are excellent opportunities for professional development linked to your personal ambitions and moving the school forward.  

We are part of United Learning, a large and growing group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England. Schools within United Learning work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. By collecting expertise and combining resources, we help to make the tough job of teaching, little easier. We share resource and communicate across sites, helping to simplify processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance. We reward our staff: with wide career opportunities - between Primary and Secondary, Academy and Independent - better pay, benefits, and ultimately the satisfaction of helping every child at each of our schools to succeed and reach their full potential.

Further details can be found here  Rowan Preparatory School. The closing date for applications is 9.00am on 21 February. However, early applications are welcome as the school reserves the right to appoint at any stage.  

Rowan Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service.