Location: Royal High School, Bath
Job Title: Prep School Teacher
Required from: September 2024
Contract term: Fixed term – One Year
Hours: Part time (2 days a week Thursday & Friday)
Salary: Dependent on skills and experience
The role:
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic dynamic and dedicated part time Prep School class teacher, who demonstrates a desire to contribute to our successful and vibrant Prep school.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about girls’ education and will have an ability to connect with pupils to create positive and trusting relationships. We pride ourselves on developing each girl to their full potential, both academically and socially.
The position will be in Year 6, job sharing with the Deputy Head.
There will be the possibility to lead Maths with additional remuneration and time, should this be of interest and within your skill set. This would make the role a 3 day post rather than 2.5 days.
The Department:
The Prep School broadly follows the National Curriculum through a creative curriculum approach rooted in the Chris Quigley Essentials model. Most girls in the Prep achieve well above national averages. In addition to the academic side of life, there is a rich programme of Music, Art, PE and Drama. We want our pupils to achieve their potential in every domain and play a full part in the life of the school. Above all, we want happy and confident girls!
The facilities offer first class opportunities to challenge and stimulate the girls in their learning. Cranwell House houses Nursery to Year 4, the library, individual music rooms and the Discovery room, where Art, STEM and Food technology lessons take place. The Hope building houses Year 5 & 6, as well as the music room, dance studio and dining hall. All girls throughout the school like using their spacious, well-equipped classrooms and they enjoy the beautiful grounds.
About the School:
Royal High School Bath is a day and boarding school with a reputation for providing a pioneering education for girls. We offer a highly rewarding place to work as part of the national network of GDST schools dedicated to leadership in girls’ education. We have excellent facilities and resources and a warm, friendly and supportive working environment.
Join us to develop your career in a creative and innovative environment with a generous salary and benefits package. Be part of the national network of GDST schools dedicated to leadership in girls’ education.
Benefits:
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
• Free hot lunch during term time and evening meal if you are a Boarding Tutor or support evening events.
• Free Gym Membership
• Free hot beverages all year round
• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to be part of the wider school community; Sustainability Team, Well- Being Angels, Boarding Tutors as examples.
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Onsite parking
• Access to our free BUPA Employee Assistance programme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
To apply, please complete an application form online. If you have any questions please contact the Prep School Head – Claire Lilley
Applications must be received by Monday 6th May
Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 13th May
Royal High School Bath and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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