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Head of English

Head of English

Cumnor House Girls' School

Croydon

Salary:
A competitive salary will be offered
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2015
Apply by:
10 October 2014

Job overview

Applications are welcome from enthusiastic and suitably qualified teachers to take the lead for English at Cumnor House School for Girls. There may be a requirement to teach another subject alongside the English expectations. The post is a full time position but a part-time role over 4 days will be considered. The successful candidate will join a cohesive and talented team in a happy and thriving Preparatory School. The candidate will need to have experience at preparing girls for 11+ entry as well as be able to teach in KS2.

This is a highly fulfilling and challenging role for those looking to further their teaching careers.

Further details and an application form may be obtained by telephoning 020 8668 0050 or by emailing sam.quartly@cumnorhouse.com.

Closing date for applications: Friday 10th October 2014

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity (if the candidate has lived in the UK) and/or criminal/police checks for all other countries inhabited (irrespective of whether they worked in those countries).

Cumnor House School for Girls
1 Woodcote Lane, Purley, Surrey, CR8 3HB
An Independent Girls' Preparatory School Aged 4-11

About Cumnor House Girls' School

Cumnor House School for Girls is an independent preparatory school in Purley, near Croydon in Surrey, for girls aged 4-11. The school was originally part of The Lodge, a co-educational school in Purley. The Cognita group took over management of the school in 2010 and it reopened under its present name in 2011.

Since taking over the school, Cognita has completely refurbished the teaching accommodation and provided a new science laboratory and food technology room. Investment has also been made in new ICT equipment.

Headmistress

Amanda McShane

Values and vision

Cumnor House School for Girls values the way in which all children are unique, and promotes respect for the views of each individual child, as well as for people of all cultures. It aims to foster a love of learning within a structured, broad and balanced curriculum. Teachers strive to develop self-esteem in each pupil, while emphasising individual talents in a wide range of fields, including academic subjects, music, sport, art and drama.

ISI report

“The achievement of the pupils is excellent and successfully fulfils the school’s aims. The pupils have a strong learning ethos, they are highly articulate, they listen carefully, the quality of their writing is of a high standard and the standard of their mathematics is exceptional… Pupils are very successful in their entry examinations to their senior schools and win a large number of academic and other scholarships. The curriculum is most effective in meeting the schools’ aims.”

View Cumnor House School for Girls' latest ISI report

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Applications closed