Head of Netball (0.61 FTE)
Wells Cathedral School
Somerset
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 18 May 2021
Job overview
We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Head of Netball who also has the ability to teach Physical Education, with a commitment to delivering an extensive knowledge of the subject through a wide variety of teaching and learning styles. Pupils at Wells enjoy this aspect of school life and there is a real opportunity here for a person with a genuine passion for their subject to enjoy teaching in an exciting and open environment. There is potential for an Assistant Houseparent position with this role, please advise on your application form if this is of interest to you.
Closing date: Tuesday 18 May, 12 noon
Interviews will take place on Friday 21 May 2021
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Wells Cathedral School reserves the rights to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.
Wells Cathedral School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate.
About Wells Cathedral School
Wells Cathedral School is a co-educational, Church of England, independent school offering day places to children aged 2-18 and boarding places to children aged 8-18. Based in Wells, Somerset, it currently has around 730 pupils. It is set up as a charitable trust and offers bursaries and scholarships., Wells Cathedral School is one of the oldest in Europe, with early records going back to 909 AD. In 1969 it became one of the first independent schools to accept girls. It provides an all-round education for its pupils and also, notably, incorporates a music specialist programme within the main school, making it one of five specialist music schools in the UK and the only one to offer such specialism within the context of an all-round education.
Head Master
Alastair Tighe
Vision and values
The School aims to ensure all its pupils develop as well-rounded individuals, who set themselves high standards, work equally hard at their academic and co-curricular studies, and who develop passions and interests which will propel through life beyond school. Founded on Christian values, Wells Cathedral School welcomes pupils of all faiths and promotes the values of integrity and social responsibility.
Wells Cathedral School is a specialist music school and prides itself on its international status and first-rate facilities.
ISI report
“Wells Cathedral School is successful in meeting its aim to encourage all pupils to strive for excellence with passion and integrity in a community which is welcoming and nurturing. Throughout the school, pupils develop an enthusiasm towards their learning, apply their knowledge confidently and articulately and achieve well academically. They work well cooperatively and independently, and are supported by good teaching. The well-balanced curriculum, complemented by a wide range of extra-curricular activities, enhances learning opportunities.”
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