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Head of Modern Languages

Head of Modern Languages

Charterhouse

Surrey

Salary:
The School offers its own attractive salary scale
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2015
Apply by:
8 November 2014

Job overview

Charterhouse is a beautiful school and a wonderful place to live and work. It was founded in 1611 and moved to its present magnificent 215 acre site near Godalming in 1872. The School has around 800 pupils aged between 13 and 18, all of whom, except for about 60 day pupils, are boarders.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and well qualified graduate who is able to show a strong track record of achievement and team leadership, with excellent subject knowledge, and commitment to a range of work within a large and successful Modern Languages faculty. Traditionally the Head of Modern Languages has at the same time been Head of either French, German or Spanish. As we are also filling the post of Head of German any successful applicant for this post will also be considered for the post of Head of Modern Languages.

A willingness to contribute to the wider extra-curricular and pastoral life of the School will be expected.

Charterhouse offers a competitive salary scale, single or family accommodation as required and other benefits including membership of the School's Sports Club and private medical insurance.

For more information and to apply, please download the application pack from our website at www.charterhouse.org.uk. Completed applications should be emailed to: headmaster_hr@charterhouse.org.uk. Telephone: 01483 291601.

The closing date for applications is Saturday 8 November 2014 and interviews will take place on 14, 15 and 17 November 2014.

The post-holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom he/she comes into contact. They must ensure compliance with the School's Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. This appointment will be subject to checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service and with past employers.

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About Charterhouse

Charterhouse is a beautiful school in a 250-acre campus – a wonderful setting for the whole community to live and work together and a splendid backdrop for teaching and learning.

Founded in 1611, Charterhouse is one of the world’s leading coeducational independent schools, welcoming boarders and day pupils at 13+ entry and 16+ entry.

Surrounded by a world of opportunity and connected by a feeling of belonging, each pupil at Charterhouse is educated to embrace life’s full potential, and empowered to carry this into their future. A Charterhouse education prepares for both academic success as well as laying the foundations for future professional, social and personal fulfilment.

The School is academically ambitious for every pupil, with all strands of a Charterhouse education leading towards being fully prepared for the real-world of tomorrow and equipped to grasp future opportunities.

The curriculum is all about choice for the individual and is firmly rooted in academic rigour, intellectual curiosity and independent learning.  Year 9 pupils follow a real breadth of academic subjects, with the curriculum in Years 10 and 11 culminating in (I)GCSEs.

Pupils benefit from the dual offer available in the Sixth Form: A Levels with an Extended Project Qualification or the breadth of the IB Diploma Programme. A wonderful range of academic electives are on offer, including the Charterhouse Entrepreneurship Diploma (accredited by the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs) and the Ivy House Leadership Award.

From an outstanding and varied academic education to the raft of co-curricular options – opportunities abound at Charterhouse. With over 80 activities, the co-curriculum is an essential strand of a Charterhouse education, combining opportunities for leadership development, creativity, exercise and team work.

The Boarding House teams are at the heart of supporting each young person on their journey through the School.  The Heads of House live in the Houses, and are supported by a team of tutors and pastoral staff – two of whom are also residential. The House Teams are supported by a 24-hour Health Centre and pupils also have access to support through the Wellbeing team, counsellors and chaplaincy.

Shared values are central to life at Charterhouse, enabling each person to be themselves – everything at Charterhouse begins with kindness. We warmly welcome applicants who will share our values and with the enthusiasm and energy to make a significant and lasting contribution to life at the School. Together we can ensure that Charterhouse continues to be a world-class education provider.

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Applications closed