Head of Science
West Hill Park School
Titchfield, Hampshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 6 October 2014
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and well qualified Head of Science. This post would be very suitable for an excellent practitioner looking for a senior position within a school. The ability to teach Science to scholarship level as well as experience in subject coordination across the age range is vital. The ability to teach Games or an interest in boarding provision may also be an advantage.
West Hill Park is a flourishing Co-Educational Day and Boarding School with an Early Years Centre and Prep School for Years 1 - 8. The appointed person will be responsible for Science teaching, assessment and curriculum development for Years 1 to 8 and will work with the Director of Studies and Head of Early Years, to facilitate the continuity of Science teaching across the whole School.
For further details, application form and job description please contact Registrar, Mrs Karen Ramsay, either by email: admissions@westhillpark.com or by telephone: 01329 842356
Closing Date; 06/10/2014
Interviews week beginning: 13/10/14
About West Hill Park School
West Hill Park School is a non-selective, non-denominational, independent preparatory school based in Titchfield, Hampshire. It has approximately 270 pupils aged 3-13.
West Hill Park School was established in 1920 by Charles Ransome. Previously family-owned, it became a charitable trust administered by a governing board in 1959. The school is situated in 28 acres of grounds in the historic village of Titchfield, in an 18th-century building.
Headmaster
Mr Chris Ward (B.Ed Hons.)
Values and vision
West Hill Park School wants to foster a sense of community in pupils and encourage them to become active citizens in Hampshire and beyond. Children are supported to fulfil their academic potential and engage in extra-curricular activities. The school also wants to ensure that pupils are prepared for the pressures and challenges of today’s society. It hopes to do this by developing their awareness in a happy and safe environment, alongside nurturing the confidence to excel in later life.
ISI report
“In many lessons, teachers effectively build upon pupils’ prior learning and know when to support them or extend their understanding. Teachers’ positive approach to work and learning engenders a sense of fun, and promotes an enthusiastic approach and an excellent level of application amongst the pupils. Behaviour in lessons is almost always exemplary and high-quality resources are used effectively to ensure strong levels of progress.”
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