Head of Remove (Year 7)
Queen's Gate School
Kensington and Chelsea
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2017
- Apply by:
- 23 March 2017
Job overview
Queen’s Gate is a thriving GSA day school for girls aged 4 –18 and is ideally situated in Central London to take advantage of the many educational opportunities on offer.
HEAD OF REMOVE (YEAR 7)
We wish to appoint from 1st September 2017, a suitably qualified teacher to join our Pastoral team as Head of Remove (Year 7). Pastoral care is a real strength of our School and this is a key position in the Pastoral team. The successful candidate would be expected to lead a team of tutors and oversee the well-being of all the Remove (Year 7) girls, as well as organising the various events, trips and activities related to this year group. Liaison with our feeder Schools and our own Junior School will be an important feature, as well as the effective marketing of our School to prospective parents. Experience of pastoral care in a similar positon in a girls’ independent school will be essential for this position.
The successful candidate will be required to have a significant teaching commitment in the Senior School; some Junior School teaching may also be possible. Enthusiasm, compassion, warmth, common sense, a sense of humour and an appreciation of the challenges facing girls as they grow up, are all essential requirements. The position is full-time.
An application form, a person specification and job description may be downloaded from our website www.queensgate.org.uk or requested from School. When completed the application form should be sent together with a covering letter to the Principal, Queen’s Gate School, 133 Queen’s Gate, London SW7 5LE or by email to recruitment@queensgate.org.uk to arrive no later Friday 17th March 2017. Applicants should indicate clearly what subject(s) they could offer.
Queen’s Gate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced DBS checks and have references taken up with previous employers.
About Queen's Gate School
Queen's Gate School is an all-through independent day school for girls aged 4-18, housed in five Victorian buildings in South Kensington, London. There are around 500 pupils on roll, with a wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, reflecting the diversity of the city.
Queen's Gate School was founded in 1891 by Miss Eleanor Beatrice Wyatt in her parents' home. The present site was acquired in 2005. The school is an educational trust overseen by a board of governors.
Principal
Miss Amy Wallace
Values and vision
Queen's Gate School has high expectations and a commitment to ensuring that each girl achieves academic success, whatever her ability. It aims to create a secure, happy yet stimulating environment in which each pupil can realise her potential and develop a love of learning both in and out of the classroom. The development of self-discipline is promoted in an atmosphere where freedom of thought and ideas can flourish.
Great emphasis is placed on courtesy and concern for others. Girls are encouraged to take part in charitable work in their local community and further afield, enabling them to become responsible citizens.
ISI report
“Queen’s Gate is successful in achieving its aim to offer an education for life in a challenging environment where sound values and individuality are nurtured within a supportive environment. The happy, friendly atmosphere is palpable throughout the school. Pupils of all ages and abilities, including those with SEND or EAL, make good progress and achieve well.”
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