Prep Head of English September 2023

The successful candidate will be an inspirational classroom practitioner and an effective subject leader who understands the importance of rigorous monitoring and high academic standards. 

This is an exciting opportunity for professional development within a welcoming and experienced team.

We are looking to appoint an inspirational teacher with a passion for English. The successful candidate will: 

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across a range of subjects with a thematic approach
• Liaise effectively with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure the implementation of an exciting English curriculum
• Ensure that effective assessment systems for English are in place and progress is tracked across the school
• Support the 11+ assessment process 
• Promote the vision, culture and ethos of the school

Why St Teresa’s?

St Teresa’s is a flourishing Catholic independent school for girls from 7 to 18 years, founded in 1928 by the Sisters of Religious Instruction. The school offers a strong, caring community based on its Catholic traditions, and is an inclusive community that welcomes girls from all backgrounds. Our core values (Faith; Community; Compassion; Intellect; Character) knit the school together, resulting in an atmosphere of mutual support, vibrancy and kindness. The school benefits from its own large, spacious hall; well-equipped libraries; music rooms; drama studios; all-weather surfaces for netball, hockey and tennis; a heated 25 metre swimming pool; a forest school; an Equestrian Centre; a Tennis Academy; a 3.5 million pound Performing Arts Centre; a technology hub and a refurbished sports hall.

St Teresa’s Preparatory School is situated on-site with the Senior School under the leadership of its own Head. There are approximately 150 pupils on role with two form entry from Year 3 through to Year 6. We are a friendly, dynamic school with well-behaved girls, supportive parents and a nurturing, forward thinking SLT.  

The Preparatory School provides a rich and stimulating curriculum, aiming for academic excellence at all times. Our girls benefit from small class sizes of around (15 to 20 pupils) as well as specialist teaching in a number of different subjects. The school was judged to be ‘Excellent’ in all areas in its most recent ISI report and ‘Outstanding’ in all areas in its diocesan inspection report. St Teresa’s Preparatory School is a member of the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS), the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA), Catholic Independent Schools’ Conference (CISC), the Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA) and the Independent Schools Council (ISC). 

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a strong professional development programme. These benefits include:  

·        Competitive salaries and pay progression  

·        Access to a range of professional development opportunities  

·        Generous pension schemes  

·        Free school lunches  

·        A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at EST schools

Visits to the school are welcome by prior appointment.

Further information on St Teresa’s can be found at: www.st-teresas.com

To apply please complete the application form and return it together with a covering letter (addressed to the Headteacher – Mrs Sarah Conrad)

St Teresa’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our recruitment process follows the guidelines in KCSIE. Applicants undergo enhanced screening including checks with past employers, the DFE and the DBS.