Preparatory English and Drama Teacher (maternity cover)

INTRODUCTION

Mowden Hall is an independent co-educational boarding and day school of 200 children from age 3-13 situated in the Northumberland countryside, fifteen miles west of Newcastle.  The Pre-Prep and Nursery are based on the same site and share facilities with the Prep School.  The Prep School has a strong boarding ethos with the majority of the children boarding.

Mowden Hall is set in 50 acres of stunning grounds with fabulous views over the Tyne Valley.  The School provides an extremely broad, holistic education with the ethos that education does not start and stop at the classroom door. Whilst we strive for excellence in our academic provision, there is also considerable emphasis on developing the children’s skills and interests, and hence great importance is also attached to the extra-curricular programme.

Children from Mowden Hall go on to a wide range of senior schools including Eton, Shrewsbury, Stowe, Rugby, Sedbergh, and Oundle, as well as the Newcastle day schools.  Multiple scholarships in all disciplines have been achieved in recent years and since September 2007 all children have been successful at 13+ entry to their senior school of choice.

The Role: We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, suitably qualified and inspirational teacher to teach children across Key Stages 2 and 3, initially for a period covering maternity leave.

A vibrant and lively approach will be important with an awareness of the need to make English and Drama accessible and enjoyable for the children. The successful candidate would also contribute to the extra-curricular and pastoral life of the School. ECTs are welcome to apply.

Candidates should complete the TES Application form by Monday 5th June at 4:00pm. Interviews will take place the week beginning Monday 12th June. For an initial discussion regarding the role, please contact Mr James Hadfield, Deputy Head, or for any other enquiries please contact Mrs Cathy Rooney,  Operations Manager. Both can be contacted on 01661 842147 or email info@mowdenhallpst.org. 

Role: To promote the highest standards of teaching, learning and pastoral care. To help to establish a happy, positive, conscientious approach to classroom, physical education and sport activities, and encourage children to be confident but courteous.

Key Responsibilities:

• To help keep full records of attendance and progress of all pupils taught, including formative and summative assessment and individual pupil targets  
• Ensure relevant records are accurate and up to date.
• To ensure individual needs are met through appropriate use of differentiation  
• To contribute towards the production, upkeep and updating of curriculum resources  
• To ensure appropriate resources and materials are available for pupils  
• To take responsibility for classroom and designated corridor displays 
• Be familiar with relevant legislation.
• To produce schemes of work, as required, to meet the needs of the class  
• To ensure individual needs are met through appropriate use of differentiation  

Liaison

• To write reports and to discuss pupils with their parents  
• To liaise with other members of the Prep School staff and keep informed of major changes in the national curriculum and current educational thinking 
• To liaise with other class teachers in relation to academic and pastoral matters  
• To support and liaise with specialist teachers as required  
• To attend staff meetings and other meetings as required  
• To attend INSET meetings, courses and conferences as required  
• To liaise with class teachers to ensure a smooth transition between classes 

Pastoral  

• To display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people  
• To uphold the ethos of the School 
• To provide leadership, pastoral care and maintain discipline, particularly in relation to the class  

Other Responsibilities  

• To participate in the School’s extracurricular programme
• To ensure all equipment is in a safe condition, complying with health and safety regulations and ready for use by the pupils  
• To ensure all risk assessments are completed  
• To attend/contribute to school working parties/review bodies  
• To undertake lunchtime, break time and other duties as required  
• To adhere to School procedures outlined in the Staff Handbook and Policy documentation  
• To engage with the School’s appraisal process,  as required
• To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff which is acquired as part of the job. 
• To support and carry out any other reasonable duties as deemed appropriate by the Head

Other

A teacher at Mowden Hall is far more than a classroom teacher, and the School expects its teachers to contribute whole-heartedly to other aspects of School life. The richness of the life of the School depends upon teachers who, for example, coach games, support and organise clubs, and take children on trips to concerts and the theatre. 

Shortlisted applicants are advised that references may be taken up prior to interview.

Salary and Benefits: The salary will be on the Mowden Hall scale and related to experience and qualifications. You will automatically be enrolled in the Aviva Pension Trust for Independent Schools (APTIS). 

Medical Fitness: Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the appointee’s fitness to carry out the role. New employees will be asked, following an offer of employment, to complete a questionnaire regarding medical fitness.