The Role
This is an opportunity for a well-qualified and enthusiastic graduate with a passion for teaching and learning to join this thriving and popular department within one of the country’s leading independent day schools for girls.
The successful candidate will actively support the extra-curricular sporting programme. The main sports are netball, hockey, rowing, cricket and football. A strength in hockey or football would be welcomed. This is a strong department which has seen success at national level in several disciplines. The department offers GCSE and A Level PE.
About the School
At Nottingham Girls’ High School, we foster a work environment that is inclusive and supportive, where all students and teachers thrive. Lessons are happy, the curriculum is diverse, and all areas of the school enjoy a focus on excellence in terms of learning and pastoral care. Here, everyone is listened to, valued and respected. We celebrate each individual in our diverse family of teachers, support staff and students, and commit to continually building on our inclusive practices. Therefore, we particularly welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds.
We have an attractive and open campus that backs on to the Nottingham Arboretum, an ideal place to walk or run during free periods and over lunch. The school is centrally located with excellent public transport links, including a tram stop less than 500m from the school. We have also recently opened a new Sports Centre which staff can access at certain times and enjoy discounted rates.
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- 176 teaching days per year (190 in maintained sector)
- Pay bands - all staff may move through their pay band towards the grade maximum, through annual pay reviews subject to satisfactory performance
- Generous Aviva pension scheme
- Access to the GDST central training and development programme
- Training grants for obtaining further qualifications
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- Free school lunch during term time
- Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST school, pro rata to contract
- Interest free loans for training and computer purchase
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
- Financial guidance and support
How to Apply:
Please submit your application on line and as part of your supporting statement, please outline how your qualifications, experience and skills align with the Person Specification attached.
Interview date: Between 14-16 May (tbc)
Nottingham Girls' High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.