Housemistress of Girls’ Boarding House
Wycliffe College
Gloucestershire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 29 January 2020
Job overview
Housemistress of Girls’ Boarding House
To commence September 2020
Applications are invited for this very important role in one of our Year 9 to Year 13 girls’ boarding houses, Haywardsend. This post represents a challenging yet highly rewarding opportunity to make a lasting contribution to the personal development of c. thirty-five Boarders and Day girls.
Candidates will almost certainly have relevant experience of either running a boarding house or serving as a residential assistant and will have a deep understanding of, and commitment to, pastoral care. Candidates will hold the BSA qualification or be willing to undertake it during their first two years in post.
In addition, the successful candidate will be a highly capable classroom teacher, with a genuine commitment to teaching their subject to A-level and an enthusiastic contribution to the extra-curricular life of the school will also be expected.
Our Vision Statement: Wycliffe will promote a pioneering spirit and encourage individuals to flourish and embrace their futures as global citizens.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 5pm on Wednesday 29th January 2020.
Interviews: Monday 10th February 2020.
Wycliffe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work at the School to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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About Wycliffe College
About Us
Wycliffe is an HMC co-educational day and boarding school. Wycliffe is located in Stonehouse, approximately 25 miles north of Bristol and 15 miles south of Cheltenham and Gloucester. Access via the motorway network is convenient (we are 3 miles from the M5) and there is a train station in Stonehouse (on the main line from London to Cheltenham) which is just a two minute walk from the school gates. In the Senior School pupils join at Year 9 (age 13) and continue until Year 13 (age 18). There are around 420 pupils in the school and 225 in the Sixth Form. Some 27 subjects are offered at A Level including Japanese, Film Studies, Computer Science and Psychology. Three BTECs are on offer as well as the EPQ. Main sports are rugby, football and cricket for boys with hockey, netball and tennis for girls. Wycliffe is the top school in the UK for squash, and excels at rowing and basketball and there is a thriving CCF. For further information and details about Wycliffe please look at our website at www.wycliffe.co.uk
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Employing around 350 people in both teaching and support roles, Wycliffe staff can also benefit from:
• contributory pension scheme
• reduction in school fees
• free meals during school term-time
• free use of gym, sports facilities and swimming pool
• training and development opportunities
• free on-site parking
• subsidised coffee-shop
If you're searching for your next teaching post, why not contact us now? You'll be working at a great school and be part of a friendly, helpful team.
Safeguarding Recruitment Statement
Wycliffe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check is required before any appointment is confirmed. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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