Head of Maths
Cranford School
Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 18 March 2015
Job overview
Cranford House (GSA) is a leading, independent day school for girls aged three to sixteen and boys aged three to seven. Set in over 14 acres in rural South Oxfordshire, with easy commuting links to Reading and Oxford, we are seeking to recruit an exceptional, dynamic and motivated Head of Maths, qualified to teach Key Stages 3 and 4. Ability to teach Key Stage 5 is also essential.
This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding candidate to shape the new Mathematics curriculum at one of the UK's leading small independent schools. Cranford House was rated 'excellent' in all categories in our recent ISI Inspection (November 2014) and ranked 6th nationally at GCSE in The Times Parent Power Survey for small Independent Schools (December 2014).
The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a commitment to ensuring the highest standards of achievement for all pupils and a passion for teaching and learning and curriculum development. A willingness to make a contribution to the extracurricular life of the School is essential.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to work in a school community with pupils who are happy, confident and motivated combined with an approach to learning characterised by curiosity, resilience and a spirit of collaboration.
Closing date: 5pm Wednesday 18th March 2015
Interviews:Wednesday 25th March 2015
Please email recruitment@cranfordhouse.net for an application pack or download an application pack from our website www.cranfordhouse.net Tel: 01491 651218
Cranford House, Moulsford is on the A329 between Wallingford and Streatley.
Cranford House operates a safe recruitment policy and successful candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Level Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About Cranford School
Cranford School is leading, independent day school with a national reputation for excellence situated in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. Offering an innovative, opportunity-rich education.
Cranford School Sixth Form opened its doors in September 2020, in addition to the extension of its successful co-educational provision into the Senior School. This will see boys admitted into Year 7 and Year 12 and represents a natural and exciting next step on the school's educational journey.
Cranford School opened in 1931 with just one pupil, on a site that now hosts Moulsford Preparatory School. It later expanded and moved to its current location with larger facilities. The school has recently enjoyed an ambitious programme of capital development including the addition of a modern sports hall in 2014, the development of a new IT suite, enhanced performing arts spaces, a new food technology and art and design suite and our Junior School extension.
Headmaster
Dr James Raymond
Values and vision
Based on traditional values, Cranford School prides itself on being a welcoming family school offering a broad and challenging curriculum. It aims to provide an environment that allows students to thrive, with a range of opportunities. Staff believe everyone has the ability to contribute to the world.
Cranford School specialises in music, drama and sport, offering a selection of extra-curricular activities for students in facilities such as tennis and netball courts, a swimming pool, a sports hall and a theatre.
ISI report
“Cranford House is highly successful in meeting its aims to encourage all pupils to strive for excellence within a nurturing and welcoming community. Children in the EYFS make an excellent start to their education and thrive in the warm and caring atmosphere. Throughout the school, pupils develop a positive and energetic attitude towards their learning; they apply their knowledge confidently in lessons and independent study, supported by excellent teaching.”
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