Head of Modern Languages
Highgate School
Haringey
- Expired
- Salary:
- £32,000 - £50,800 and generous responsibility allowance
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 21 November 2014
Job overview
An outstanding teacher and versatile thinker to lead the teaching of modern languages (French, German, Mandarin, Russian and Spanish) in Highgate's Senior School. Applicants from the secondary or tertiary sector should have excellent subject knowledge, relevant experience in administration and management, and the ability to lead a committed team with clarity, inspiration and understanding.
The Senior School
- 75 A*/A at A level 2014
- 1100 pupils
- co-educational throughout
- excellent London location
Modern Languages at Highgate
- new, well-equipped, purpose-built classrooms
- strong programme of visits, work experience and exchanges
- strongly supported, coherent and successful educational philosophy
The post-holder will also have oversight of the excellent tied Junior School's modern languages teaching.
The School is an exceptional community in its intellectual and cultural life.
(ISI report, January 2012)
Closing date: 21 November 2014 but applications will be considered as they are received.
Information from the Schools website or the Head Masters Secretary.
Highgate School is committed to safeguarding young people, and applicants undergo child protection screening/including checks with past employers and the DBS.
Web: www.highgateschool.org.uk/about/vacancies
Email: hmsec@highgateschool.org.uk
Telephone: 020 8347 3576
Attached documents
About Highgate School
Established in 1565, Highgate is now one of the UK’s leading co-educational independent schools, with around 1,700 pupils aged 3-18.
Academic excellence
Academic standards at Highgate remain high, as our most recent exam results demonstrate. In 2023 over 50% of all our GCSE entries were graded 9, and 78.9% were 9 or 8. Within our Sixth Form, in 2023, 46.5% of all our exam entries were awarded an A* at A level (or Pre-U equivalent) and 82.8% were A* or A. In 2023, 30 pupils matriculated at either Cambridge or Oxford colleges, whilst others took up places at prestigious Art, Architecture and Medical schools. Every year, the vast majority of our leavers enter Russell Group universities or other elite Higher Education establishments, including in the US and Canada.
Beyond the classroom
Alongside their studies, Highgate pupils are offered a wide range of co-curricular activities which enhance both their childhood experience and their future aspirations. We are also exceptionally fortunate when it comes to sport with extensive facilities, excellent staff and a wide range of activities available.
At Highgate, we encourage social responsibility through our charity work, both locally and further afield. For example, we are the principal education sponsor for the London Academy of Excellence Tottenham and support Great Lakes High School in Uganda.
Location
Our School is situated in one of the most attractive and popular areas of North London, a short distance from central London and adjacent to Hampstead Heath. We endeavour to be a sustainable school and are well served by good public transport links.
Management
Our Head, Mr Adam Pettitt, leads our Senior School and is also responsible for the overall direction of our Pre-Preparatory and Junior Schools.
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