Farleigh School seeks to appoint for September 2023 or January 2024 an inspirational Head of English, who will bring their passion and energy for the subject to the classroom, engage and enthuse children of all abilities.

Description

The successful candidate will teach a full timetable (including approximately 18 Saturdays in each academic year), promote English across the school and prepare pupils for senior school entrance examinations.

As a full-time member of the school’s teaching staff, the post-holder will contribute to all-round pupil experience and development through their responsibilities, which are in keeping with a lively boarding school environment. These include:

· Taking boys’/girls’ games for training and fixtures or offering activities as part of the extra-curricular programme.

· Assisting with various end-of-day activities, including Prep

· Undertaking break and lunchtime supervision duties

The successful candidate may be required to be a Form Taker.

The successful candidate will:

• Have Qualified Teacher Status
• Have a degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Demonstrate a high level of subject knowledge and the ability to deliver excellent lessons, which engage all children
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the current Common Entrance and Scholarship curriculums
• To be able to fulfil Head of Department responsibilities, including writing long and medium-term plans
• Demonstrate a knowledge of how to provide effectively for the needs of all children
• Have a positive understanding of the level of personal and professional commitment that boarding school community life - and the extended school day during term-time - require
• Be confident in the use of technology for educational delivery and be competent in undertaking the IT-related tasks required of a full-time teacher
• Be willing to uphold and support the Catholic ethos of the school

The successful candidate will receive a remuneration package which includes:

· A competitive salary in line with the school’s salary scale

· Membership of the school pension scheme

· Access to an employee assistance programme

· An outstanding working environment in a beautiful setting

· Happy, enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning

· Supportive colleagues

· A strong sense of community

· Free school meals during working hours in term time

· Access to staff social events

· Training and development opportunities

Closing date: Friday 14th April 2023 at midday

Interview date: Monday 24th April 2023 – shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 5.00pm on Monday 17th April 2023.

If you would like to apply for the position of Head of English, please complete the academic staff application form and return it to the HR Manager at hr@farleighschool.com or, for an informal conversation about the role, please contact the Human Resources department on 01264 712863.

Farleigh School reserves the right to appoint at any time in the recruitment process.

Farleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo appropriate Child Protection Screening, including references from past employers and an enhanced DBS disclosure.