US University Advisor (Athletics and Sports Scholarships specialism) & Teacher of Art
St Paul's School
Richmond upon Thames
- Expired
- Salary:
- £25,000pa pro rata (plus accommodation)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 11 May 2017
Job overview
US University Advisor (Athletics and Sports Scholarships specialism) & Teacher of Art
Salary £25,000pa pro rata (plus accommodation)
St Paul’s School has a position for a US related role, with a focus in assisting older pupils with US university applications. Specifically this will involve helping students craft their essays. In addition, the position holder will need to help students identify and progress suitable opportunities for elite sports recruitment by US universities. Additionally, there is a liaison and support role working with the Old Pauline (alumni) network in the United States.
The successful applicant will have experience of teaching Art and will be able to create courses for the younger students, selecting suitable materials, writing and scoring exams. The position also requires teaching general studies courses, covering private study and assisting with school trips.
The successful applicant will be a University Graduate with experience of the US University application process and specific knowledge or experience of athletics/sports scholarship programmes. Good contacts with university coaches in the United States and experience of assisting non-US educated students with US applications are also required, along with first class presentation skills, experience of writing and editing publications and experience of teaching Art in a British secondary school.
Teaching at St Paul’s often involves some form of coaching. The ability to coach water polo would be a highly desirable qualification for this position.
This position is based at the St Paul’s School site in Barnes, London.
Full details including information on how to apply may be obtained from ‘Careers at St Paul’s’ at www.stpaulsschool.org.uk or by email from humanresources@stpaulsschool.org.uk.
Closing date for applications is midday on Friday 12 May 2017.
St Paul’s School and St Paul’s Juniors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service. St Paul’s School and St Paul’s Juniors are an equal opportunities employer.
St Paul’s School is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England at Lonsdale Road, London SW13 9JT. Registered Company Number 6141973. Registered Charity Number 1119619.
St Paul’s School, Lonsdale Road, London SW13 9JT
Attached documents
About St Paul's School
St Paul’s School was founded in 1509 and currently occupies a large site in Barnes, south-west London. A selective independent school, it provides an education for boys aged 7-18 and has boarding facilities for a small number of its students.
Prospective entrants are usually expected to pass online and/or written examinations across a range of subjects, as well as undergoing an interview with a senior member of staff. In order to improve accessibility for students from poorer backgrounds, a wide range of bursaries and scholarships are available for boys who reach the required academic standard.
High Master
Sally-Anne Huang
Values and vision
St Paul’s School has a strong focus on academic excellence, with students expected to reach and maintain a consistently high standard in their work at all ages. In order to properly support the development of pupils outside the classroom, the school invests heavily in a huge range of extra-curricular activities.
St Paul’s has seen extensive modernisation and expansion in recent years, with further development proposed in order to provide facilities of the very highest quality.
ISI report
“The school is highly successful in meeting its aims. Throughout the school, pupils, including those with SEND or EAL, achieve exceptionally well both within and outside the classroom in response to excellent teaching. The most able pupils achieve outstanding success in school and external competitions. Within a culture of scholarship, the pupils’ attitude towards their learning is outstanding and plays a significant part in their progress and achievement.”
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