KS1 / Early Years teacher
Cumnor House Girls' School
Purley
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2022
Job overview
YEAR ONE / RECEPTION TEACHER
Closing date: 20th May
Interviews: Week commencing 23rd May
Start date: September 2022
At Cumnor House School, we pride ourselves on encouraging a genuine love for learning. From a very young age, we support our children in their development of a sense of curiosity, open-mindedness, perseverance, reflection and critical thinking. This thirst for growth and knowledge is one that stays with them throughout their school years, meaning they enter each stage of their lives best prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
The opportunity
We are looking for an exceptional KS1 / Early Years Teacher to teach at our delightful girls' school in Purley (Woodcote Lane). This is a form teacher role and will involve the assessment, planning and delivery of engaging and inspiring lessons. A willingness to become fully involved in the life of the school and to take on extra-curricular activities is also expected.
Who are you?
The ideal candidate will be passionate about KS1 / Early Years education and will understand the importance of planning the correct balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities to ensure children make accelerated progress. The successful candidate will have an enthusiastic and caring attitude with the ability to engage in a warm and supportive way with the children. They will be an effective communicator with excellent verbal and written skills. They successful candidate will always maintain excellent knowledge and understanding of current pedagogical thinking and will demonstrate an awareness of data protection and confidentiality.
Remuneration
• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• School fee discount
• Professional Development
• Free lunch, coffee and tea
• Parking on site
Application Process
All candidates are required to submit a completed application form – CV’s will not be accepted.
Further details and an application form may be obtained by telephoning 0208 668 0050 or by emailing aarti.patel@cumnorhouse.com
Completed forms can be submitted electronically to aarti.patel@cumnorhouse.com or by post and marked for the attention of the Headteacher
Address: 1, Woodcote Lane, Purley, CR8 3HB
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About Cumnor House Girls' School
Cumnor House School for Girls is an independent preparatory school in Purley, near Croydon in Surrey, for girls aged 4-11. The school was originally part of The Lodge, a co-educational school in Purley. The Cognita group took over management of the school in 2010 and it reopened under its present name in 2011.
Since taking over the school, Cognita has completely refurbished the teaching accommodation and provided a new science laboratory and food technology room. Investment has also been made in new ICT equipment.
Headmistress
Amanda McShane
Values and vision
Cumnor House School for Girls values the way in which all children are unique, and promotes respect for the views of each individual child, as well as for people of all cultures. It aims to foster a love of learning within a structured, broad and balanced curriculum. Teachers strive to develop self-esteem in each pupil, while emphasising individual talents in a wide range of fields, including academic subjects, music, sport, art and drama.
ISI report
“The achievement of the pupils is excellent and successfully fulfils the school’s aims. The pupils have a strong learning ethos, they are highly articulate, they listen carefully, the quality of their writing is of a high standard and the standard of their mathematics is exceptional… Pupils are very successful in their entry examinations to their senior schools and win a large number of academic and other scholarships. The curriculum is most effective in meeting the schools’ aims.”
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