Salary:
Dependent on experience
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Apply by:
31 January 2025 Job overview
West Hill Park School is looking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic English teacher from April 2025. This will be a full-time position and the role will initially require the successful candidate to teach English to pupils in Years 5 – 8. The successful candidate will be expected to play a full and active role within the School, including our co-curricular programme. This is a fixed-term, maternity cover position and the opportunity to lead the department as Head of English can be discussed at interview. West Hill Park is a thriving, successful and very popular Prep school. We are located on the edge of the idyllic village of Titchfield and within easy reach of both Portsmouth and Southampton. West Hill Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children. All staff are trained in child protection, work within the staff code of conduct, and whistle blowing policies. All candidates for posts will be asked to provide suitable references, undergo an enhanced DBS check, online search and will be asked, at interview, questions about safeguarding children. The School may contact any of your previous employers. Applications should be submitted to the Headmaster, Mr Chris Ward at
headmaster@westhillpark.com
by Friday 31st January 2025. The School reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.
About West Hill Park School
Address: St Margaret’s Lane, Titchfield Hampshire PO14 4BS United Kingdom +44 1329 842356 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.” View West Hill Park School's latest ISI report.
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Dependent on experience
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Apply by:
31 January 2025 Job overview
West Hill Park School is looking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic English teacher from April 2025. This will be a full-time position and the role will initially require the successful candidate to teach English to pupils in Years 5 – 8. The successful candidate will be expected to play a full and active role within the School, including our co-curricular programme. This is a fixed-term, maternity cover position and the opportunity to lead the department as Head of English can be discussed at interview. West Hill Park is a thriving, successful and very popular Prep school. We are located on the edge of the idyllic village of Titchfield and within easy reach of both Portsmouth and Southampton. West Hill Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children. All staff are trained in child protection, work within the staff code of conduct, and whistle blowing policies. All candidates for posts will be asked to provide suitable references, undergo an enhanced DBS check, online search and will be asked, at interview, questions about safeguarding children. The School may contact any of your previous employers. Applications should be submitted to the Headmaster, Mr Chris Ward at
headmaster@westhillpark.com
by Friday 31st January 2025. The School reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.
About West Hill Park School
Address: St Margaret’s Lane, Titchfield Hampshire PO14 4BS United Kingdom +44 1329 842356 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.” View West Hill Park School's latest ISI report.
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