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Teacher in Charge of Classics

Teacher in Charge of Classics

Manor House School

Surrey

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Salary:
Dependant on experience
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2020 onwards
Apply by:
16 November 2019

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher in Charge of Classics (part time) from January 2020 and we encourage applications from those currently working in either the independent or state sector. We have a growing number of staff who have chosen to make the move to the independent sector, attracted by a school in which girls are eager to learn in a high quality environment where academic excellence is valued alongside opportunities to develop the whole person. We are also accepting applications from candidates who are looking for more temporary work.

Reporting to the Head of Humanities the Teacher in Charge of Classics will be accountable for pupil progress and development to deliver an appropriately balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for all, which is exciting and far-reaching.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Develop, implement and take responsibility for the whole subject and curriculum

• Teach an appropriate lesson load, as appropriate to skills and qualifications to the needs of the curriculum

• To encourage pupils to pursue Latin and Classical Civilisation courses in post 16 places of study

• To assess and monitor pupil progress, taking action if intervention is required

• To organise and oversee a club and revision classes

School ethos

• Create and maintain a positive environment, which secures good teaching, effective ;learning, high standards of attainment and good discipline across the department

• Contribute to and promote the development of a positive school ethos and achievement of the seven school values

• Contribute to the extra-curricular programme offering a least one club per term

• Perform additional duties and tasks required for the effective operation of the school as directed by the Senior Leadership Team.

Staff Benefits

• Access to great support and facilities including an iPad to support teaching and learning

• Enthusiastic and intelligent pupils who enjoy learning

• Excellent standards of classroom behaviour

• Favourable school holidays

• Well-resources professional development programme

• Access to out tennis courts and outdoor pool

• Well-being programme including access to a 24 hour employee assistance service

Please see the Application pack for full details or contact Miss Rose on ejrose@manorhouseschool.org

All staff take the responsibility for the Health and welfare of all pupils, mandatory training is necessary.

Manor House School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people for which all staff share responsibility. We have an extensive policy regarding safer recruitment practices which ensures those unsuitable for working with children are identified at the initial stages. All staff in regulated activity with pupils are subject to the standard pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check.


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About Manor House School

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  • Manor House School
  • Manor House Lane, Little Bookham, Leatherhead
  • Surrey
  • KT23 4EN
  • United Kingdom
+44 1372 458538

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Manor House School is nestled in seventeen acres of magical gardens, woodlands and sports fields that makes our beautiful school a very special place to learn and grow.  The magnificent country house, complemented with state of the art educational facilities, is brought alive by the creative and positive energy of the girls who choose to learn here. We are a selective independent school for girls aged 2-16 years (with boys in the Nursery and Kindergarten), located in the village of Bookham, Surrey. We are members of the Girls Schools Association (GSA) and have an on-site Nursery, Prep Department (Upper and Lower) and Senior School. 


Manor House School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and all staff share this responsibility.   We have an extensive safer recruitment policy and procedure which ensures those unsuitable for working with children are identified at the initial stages.  All staff in regulated activity with pupils are subject to the standard employment checks including an enhanced DBS check.  Volunteers and visitors are also subject to identity checks.

Safeguarding training is actively promoted on an annual basis and is mandatory for all staff.

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