Year 5 Teacher - Full Time
Queen's Gate School
Central London
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st January 2018
- Apply by:
- 6 December 2017
Job overview
Queen’s Gate is a thriving GSA day school for girls aged 4 –18 and is ideally situated in Central London to take advantage of the many educational opportunities on offer. The Junior School occupies its own buildings in Queen’s Gate within close proximity of the Senior School with which it enjoys close links with the Senior School, including the use of specialist staff and facilities.
We require from 1st January 2018, a suitably qualified Year 5 teacher for our thriving Junior School. The successful candidate ideally would have experience of teaching Year 5 and would also be able to teach other years as required. Ideally, candidates should be able to teach Mathematics to Years 5, in preparation for 11+ examinations and also Humanities. Flexibility, a willingness to work as part of a team and a sense of humour are all desirable attributes. Experience of independent schools would be an advantage.
An application form and further details of the position may be downloaded from our website www.queensgate.org.uk/about-us/vacancies or requested from School. When completed the application form should be sent together with a covering letter to the Principal, Queen’s Gate School, 133 Queen’s Gate, London SW7 5LE or by email to recruitment@queensgate.org.uk to arrive no later than Friday, 1st December 2017.
Queen’s Gate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced DBS checks and have references taken up with previous employers.
Attached documents
About Queen's Gate School
Queen's Gate School is an all-through independent day school for girls aged 4-18, housed in five Victorian buildings in South Kensington, London. There are around 500 pupils on roll, with a wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, reflecting the diversity of the city.
Queen's Gate School was founded in 1891 by Miss Eleanor Beatrice Wyatt in her parents' home. The present site was acquired in 2005. The school is an educational trust overseen by a board of governors.
Principal
Miss Amy Wallace
Values and vision
Queen's Gate School has high expectations and a commitment to ensuring that each girl achieves academic success, whatever her ability. It aims to create a secure, happy yet stimulating environment in which each pupil can realise her potential and develop a love of learning both in and out of the classroom. The development of self-discipline is promoted in an atmosphere where freedom of thought and ideas can flourish.
Great emphasis is placed on courtesy and concern for others. Girls are encouraged to take part in charitable work in their local community and further afield, enabling them to become responsible citizens.
ISI report
“Queen’s Gate is successful in achieving its aim to offer an education for life in a challenging environment where sound values and individuality are nurtured within a supportive environment. The happy, friendly atmosphere is palpable throughout the school. Pupils of all ages and abilities, including those with SEND or EAL, make good progress and achieve well.”
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