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SalaryCranleigh seeks to appoint, for September 2024, a strong honours graduate to teach A-level Business Studies. The successful candidate will teach classes from a selection of years 12 and 13 in a lively, ambitious and successful Department, as well as taking a full part in the life of this busy and friendly boarding school.
Cranleigh is a leading fully co-educational independent boarding and day Senior School consisting of around 670 girls and boys of 13-18 years of age. There is also a Preparatory School in close proximity. Cranleigh aspires to be a beacon of excellence in learning and teaching and is committed to the continuing professional development of all employees.
The successful candidate will ideally be either currently completing the final year of a degree or a recent graduate in Business Studies (or related subject). They will be self-motivated, good humoured and will relish the challenge presented by being part of a cheerful, supportive and highly successful department.
This post would be ideal for anyone considering teaching or indeed just looking for a great place to spend a year getting some salaried experience in the field of education. No teaching qualifications are necessary - guidance and support will be offered to the successful candidate who will be flexible, adaptable, innovative and a good team player.
In addition, they would be expected to get involved in all aspects of this busy boarding school, including acting as a tutor to a group of students within a House and delivering some of the school's PSHE programme. This would normally include one evening duty per week. All teachers are expected to contribute to the School's co-curricular programme alongside their academic responsibilities.
Accommodation is available with the post and we offer a generous benefits package.
This is, initially, a fixed term appointment for one year from September 2024 and comes with a salary of circa GBP18,000. Accommodation and all meals in term-time are provided.
Please read 'Join Our Team' and the 'Recruitment Pack' to be found on our website, to gain an impression of the ethos to which it is expected that the successful candidate will contribute.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss any aspect of the post informally, please contact Mrs Helen Carson, Head of Economics and Business Studies by email in the first instance:
For further details and to apply, please visit our website via the button below.
Candidates are requested to submit a brief letter of application, together with a completed application form (apply on the website) supported by a full CV as soon as possible and no later than 9:00 am on 14th June 2024.
Candidates should state fully what their particular interests are and where they think they can make contributions to the wider life of the school.
Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised.
Only applications submitted on the School's Application Form will be considered. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Cranleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check.
