Teacher of Classics (0.5 FTE)

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The School

OVERVIEW What makes Giggleswick distinctive is is a co-educational boarding participation. The school community delights in and day school situated in the stunning rural seeing growth through the experience of trying location of the Dales, within walking something new and being surprised at what distance of the popular market town of Settle one can do. Giggleswick’s emphasis on wide and just over an hour from both and participation has two other benefits: students Manchester. not only do the things they excel at, but also learn how to seek and offer support within and The school demonstrates all the characteristics between year groups. Participation is also true you would expect to find in an excellent of the staff in school – they are widely involved independent boarding school. It is exceptionally in the interests and activities of the pupils, good at discovering and nurturing individuals’ collaborating with them for mutual benefit and strengths; it is a friendly, supportive community enjoyment. The school believes that both factors with excellent pastoral care; it provides a breadth create the warm respect that exists between of educational opportunities, subjects, and co- pupils up and down the school, and between all curricular activities; and pupils achieve strong staff and pupils. academic performance. All of this is delivered by dedicated, high quality teachers and support staff.

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The School

HISTORY LOCATION AND FACILITIES Since the school was founded in 1512, Giggleswick Giggleswick is perfectly located on the edge of York has continued to grow and develop. In 1934, the Yorkshire Dales National Park, home to some Catteral Hall opened as Giggleswick’s preparatory of Yorkshire’s most iconic scenery and attractions. school. In more recent times there have been Manchester, Leeds and York are all just an hour many new developments including the Sharpe away, with the popular towns of Ilkley, Skipton, Library, a new dining hall, refurbishment Kirkby Lonsdale, Clitheroe and Kendal all within of boarding accommodation, new science the school’s day and flexi boarding catchment laboratories, and The Glover Art Studio. The area. Edinburgh Partridge teaching building was opened in 2003 which now houses Giggleswick Junior School. A new Sports Hall was opened in 2007, and the

Richard Whiteley Theatre was opened in 2010, M6

York providing a high quality performance venue for Leeds Hull the school’s very successful drama department. M62 Liverpool M60 Our next projects are redeveloping the music Manchester M1 M6 school, continuing to invest in our boarding Nottingham provision, and extending the success of the With spectacular limestone valleys, picture Junior School. postcard villages and historic castles, it is a place that stirs the emotions andLondon stimulates the senses. The school’s idyllic setting gives life at Giggleswick a real sense of adventure and discovery, where children have the space and freedom to grow as individuals and develop a lifelong love of learning.

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The School

The campus and facilities provide an impressive modern learning environment with Junior and Senior School sharing the 215 acre site. The Theatre hosts a full programme of live productions, music and dance, as well as being used for drama lessons and co-curricular clubs and societies. Other on-site facilities include the Chapel, The Glover Art Studio, an observatory, a swimming pool and a mountain bike trail. There is also a state-of-the-art multi-activity sports hall, fitness centre, tennis and squash courts, cricket, rugby and football pitches and a golf course.

ETHOS AND VALUES There is a real sense of community throughout the campus with a happy, relaxed and purposeful atmosphere where pupils are polite and welcoming. The school promotes a real ‘can do’ philosophy through encouragement and support for pupils to have a go at a range of activities – and the pupils thrive on it. Day pupils are also fully integrated into the life and ethos of the school.

“The school successfully achieves its aims of providing a supportive and stimulating education. Its core values of participation, respect and excellence permeate throughout.”

Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), 2015

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The School

GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL Examination results are impressive – in 2020 With 405 pupils aged 2 to 18, the Senior School is we achieved one A* in French and two A*s in large enough to offer a wide variety of teaching Spanish A Level. At GCSE German and Spanish and learning, but small enough to offer close were amongst the best 9 – 7% in the school tutorial support, small classes, and opportunities with 75% and 83% respectively. Latin attracts for everyone to get into teams or to take part a small number of GCSE candidates year on in music, art, drama, outdoor pursuits and all year including one year German pupils. At A the other activities we offer. The curriculum Level, Classical Civilisation normally has classes is deliberately broad, with choices offered as between 4/5 pupils. Results have be slightly pupils get older and have the opportunity to be below school average A* - B, as the school selective. The school has seven boarding houses, caters for a wide range of ability. A good each with Senior House Staff, Matrons, and a full number of leavers take up Languages’ related team of Tutors. Day pupils are fully integrated undergraduate courses. into the House system and are expected to All members of the department teach across the commit to the extended school day of a boarding age and ability range but GCSE sets are usually school. taken by the same member of staff for two THE LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT years. We use the AQA specifications for French, The department currently consists of Miss Anna German and Spanish at GCSE and A Level and Wood, Assistant Head, Academic, Mr Alejandro WJEC for Latin. The Languages’ Department Meneses, Faculty Head, Miss Jessica Mahler, Head occupies a compact suite of rooms in the heart of MFL, Mrs Emma-Jane Wharton, Head of Middle of the school and is resourced to a high standard, School, Mrs Deborah Taylor, Head of EAL, Miss with a wide range of audio-visual equipment and Grace McGee, Teacher of Classics. material. The department teaches the whole age range 11 – 18. The department teaches 5 languages and Classical Civilisation, an impressive array for school of our size. At present, pupils entering Year 7 study 3 languages. They continue to study any two languages from French, German and Spanish. Most pupils study at least one language at GCSE level.

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General Responsibilities

TEACHING DUTIES ■ Teachers are expected to support all aspects ■ All full-time members of teaching staff of the boarding life of the school. This can teach in the region of 20 x 55 min lessons include making a contribution to the weekend a week and are expected to make a regular activity programme for boarders on Saturday contribution to department clubs, clinics evenings or Sundays; supervising events or or workshops and the extra-curricular activities; attending Sunday Chapel services; activities programme. A weekly emergency by organising and leading trips; or sharing a cover period and, where possible, a weekly pastime. departmental meeting is also timetabled. OTHER DUTIES ■ Teachers make a significant contribution ■ Teachers are assigned to a duty team which to the coaching of games or sport; the supervises school duties such as meals and Friday afternoon academic enrichment weekend duties (e.g. detention) approximately programme; the Outdoor Pursuits programme; every six weeks. and the Combined Cadet Force. This can include coaching, supervising, leading or ■ Once a year, teachers take part in an Exeat training pupils on 3 or 4 afternoons each duty team to provide cover for the boarders week, depending on academic teaching who remain at school. commitments. ■ All teaching staff are expected to follow the ■ All members of staff are expected to attend Staff Code of Conduct and to follow the regular staff meetings, INSET, Parents’ guidance laid out in the staff handbook. Conferences and the monthly Tutor meetings HEALTH AND SAFETY that are held to discuss pupil progress. ■ You have a legal duty to take reasonable care ■ The school day contains a regular pattern of of your own health and safety and that of Assemblies, Chapel and Tutor/Form periods others and you are expected to be familiar which teachers attend. Teachers are also with, and adhere to Giggleswick School’s expected to attend major school events. Health and Safety Policy. PASTORAL DUTIES

■ All full-time teachers are attached to a boarding house and undertake an evening duty each week.

■ The school has a strong personal tutorial system and teachers provide additional pastoral care and academic advice and support for up to 12 tutees.

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General Responsibilities

CHILD PROTECTION

■ Giggleswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of “Pupils enjoy many children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be expected opportunities to to support this approach in the context participate in sport, of your role and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s Safeguarding outdoor activity and the policies and procedures at all times. If in the course of carrying out your duties you performing arts. Pupils becomes aware of any actual or potential and parents praised the risks to the safety or welfare or children in the school s/he must report any concerns to range of co-curricular the school’s child protection officer or to the activities.” Headmaster. Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), 2015 SCHOOL VALUES

■ Ensure your work, communication and approach conforms to the brand values and style of the School. Keep up to date, and comply with the Giggleswick School’s Rules, Policies and Procedures at all times, as detailed in the School handbook.

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The Person

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS ■ Able to present confidently to a large group of ■ Qualified Teacher Status or NQT or recent students. graduate or degree student in final year. PERSONAL QUALITIES ■ Degree in Classics ■ Commitment to and flexible with the demands KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE of the role

■ A secure knowledge of your subject. ■ Demonstrates a fairness and consistency in all dealings with pupils ■ Experience of working with children and young people. ■ Energy and enthusiasm

■ Ability to teach Latin up to GCSE and Classical ■ Able to demonstrate the positive values, Civilisation to A Level is essential. attitudes and behaviour we expect from our pupils SKILLS ■ Reliability and integrity ■ Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop positive relationships with young ■ Willingness to contribute to the co-curricular people. life of the School

■ Strong organisational and IT skills. ■ A commitment to personal professional development and taking responsibility for it ■ Able to engage pupils in learning through active teaching strategies. ■ A positive motivation to work with children and young people ■ Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. ■ Resilience

■ Able to demonstrate effective planning and SAFEGUARDING teaching skills. ■ Evidence of a commitment to promoting the health, welfare and safeguarding of children.

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Terms of Appointment

This is a temporary contract fixed for two terms ■ High quality working environment.

- until 2 July 2021. We offer a competitive and ■ Where relevant, a generous fee remission to desirable package that includes: the children of the successful candidate.

■ An attractive salary, dependent upon the skills ■ Lunches provided free of charge during term and experience of the candidate. time.

■ Assistance with accommodation may be ■ Free access to on-site facilities, including gym, available. sports courts and swimming pool.

■ Beautiful 215 acre campus. How to Apply

For further information and an application pack, ■ A completed application form please see our website www.giggleswick.org.uk ■ A covering letter of not more than two pages or contact Melissa Cole, HR Assistant, on 01729 summarising your ability related to the 893096, or by email [email protected] information outlined in the role

The closing date for applications is 30 October If you would like to apply for this post, please 2020. complete and send the following information to Giggleswick School, Settle, , The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with the school’s Child Protection Policy BD24 0DE. and Staff Code of Conduct at all times. You should be aware that this job will be subject to all relevant safer recruitment checks including an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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