Teaching at Hampton School Information for Prospective Staff

Teaching at Hampton School Information for Prospective Staff ‘ One of the aims of the school is for Hamptonians to strive ‘for personal success while supporting those around them.’ If the boys who showed us around are anything to go by, they are accomplishing their goal admirably. Hampton is producing young men of integrity. No wonder the Head is so proud of them.’

The Good Schools Guide 2016 Introduction • Introduction 01 I am delighted that you are considering joining the Common Room at Hampton School.

Established 460 years ago, Hampton is one of the In addition to those joining us from university PGCE country’s foremost, highest-achieving and most courses or as experienced teachers, we recruit the generously resourced independent schools. Our brightest talent from a wide variety of sectors, including School community is a happy one in which to learn and post-doctoral research, universities, industry and teach. The Hampton Common Room is a remarkable commerce. Successful candidates who are new to the collection of people, who are extremely supportive of teaching profession are supported through our in-post ‘The quality of pupils’ one another and engender their love of learning in PGCE scheme, which is run in partnership with the pupils who are bright, attentive and aspirational. Buckingham University teacher training programme. achievements and Those who have Hampton on their teaching CV are learning is exceptional… Benefits enjoyed by members of our Common Room held in high regard and we have a notable record of include generous salaries (significantly enhanced acting as a springboard for those seeking promotion to Teachers display expert above maintained sector scales) and excellent CPD middle and/or senior leadership roles, including several provision. Some subsidised accommodation in School current HMC and GSA Heads. subject knowledge which property may also be available to new members of they use to inspire and Staff. Employees whose children meet the Hampton I hope this booklet offers you an insight into life as a Pre-Prep & Prep School and/or Hampton School member of our Common Room, but please do contact guide pupils.’ entrance requirements benefit from substantial us directly if you have further questions about working remission on fees. There is also a fee remission here. We look forward to welcoming you to Hampton. ISI Report 2016 arrangement for those with daughters who attend the neighbouring Lady Eleanor Holles School.

Kevin Knibbs MA (Oxon) Headmaster Many lessons have a real sense of Many lessons have a real teachers scholarly collaboration between respect and pupils, based on mutual and a shared love of learning.’ ISI Report 2016 ‘ The importance we place on artistic, cultural andThe importance we place on artistic, cultural academicsporting activities, alongside a rigorous that our pupils are ensures programme, while benefiting from but not stressed, stretched education. balanced, liberal a well-rounded, Nearly all Hamptonians go on to undergraduate courses at elite UK universities or medical 25 Hampton boys gain schools. Around each year; and Cambridge places at Oxford at number go on to study an increasing American Ivy League universities, often on academic and sporting scholarships. The School has an excellent library and specialist facilities for Art, Science, Technology, to looking forward are ICT and Languages. We in the opening of our new Sixth Form Centre with 2018. The Millennium Boat House, shared the neighbouring Lady Eleanor Holles school, enjoys a prime location on the nearby River the focal point for our Thames and provides Boat Club. and highly successful renowned School can offer that the Superb facilities ensure an exceptional range of co-curricular activities, to shine each pupil with the opportunity providing new interests. and the means to explore Situated on a greenfield site in a leafy suburb site in a leafy suburb a greenfield Situated on fortunate to we are London, of South West our of playing fields within acres have over 27 a state-of- Facilities include spacious grounds. a large sportsground, the-art all-weather 3G Theatre. Sports Hall and The Hammond About Hampton About

ABOUT HAMPTON • 02 ‘There is currently a real energy about the school and boys appeared to be genuinely happy.’

The Good Schools Guide 2016 Teacher Testimonials All teachers joining Hampton are fully supported via the New Staff Induction Programme which includes specific information sessions delivered on a weekly basis during the first term. Staff who are new to teaching are offered the opportunity to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and achieve their Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) via the University of Buckingham’s training programme.

Christine Reilly Daniel Griller

Joined Hampton in 2015 Joined Hampton 2012 Teacher of Physics Teacher of Maths, Co-ordinator of Oxbridge and Olympiad Maths After 16 years of working as a physicist at the National Physical Laboratory, I decided to go into teaching, initially I decided to go into teaching shortly after joining a local state academy school. I enjoyed my job and graduating from Trinity College, Cambridge and wasn’t intending to move, but after encouragement from a received offers from several schools. I chose former colleague I applied for a post at Hampton. Hampton because of the School’s willingness to extend pupils and teach beyond the syllabus On my interview day I was overwhelmed by the friendly and the freedom to explore diverse topics such and relaxed atmosphere in the staff Common Room. During my ‘observed lesson’ the pupils as combinatorics and number theory. My Head of Department and colleagues were were enthusiastic and polite, thanking me at the end of the session - a first for me! My attitude immensely supportive throughout my early career, observing lessons and providing changed very quickly from a ‘let’s see what happens’ to joy at receiving the job offer. feedback on pedagogy and classroom management.

I have now been at Hampton for two years and the staff continue to be friendly, helpful I have no doubt that the titles and awards our young mathematicians have won over and welcoming and the boys remain just as funny, courteous and hardworking. Outside the last few years including the UK Maths Trust Senior Team Challenge are in part the classroom, I’ve enjoyed spending time with the boys on trips including The Duke of due to calibre and motivation of the staff. It is difficult to imagine a more enjoyable Edinburgh’s Award excursions in the Surrey Hills and South Downs National Park, a History environment in which to work day after day. Department battlefields trip to France and Belgium, and coasteering in Dorset. I enjoy every day of teaching at Hampton and leave School fulfilled and able to concentrate on my family life. That elusive work-life balance has been struck! TESTIMONIALS • 05 Alex McLusky Joined Hampton in 2004 of English Teacher and joined Thirteen years ago I switched profession knew a little I already Hampton as an English teacher. pupil here about the School as my father had been a a number of things were himself in the 1950s. There today. that attracted me to Hampton which still exist range of facilities and the the incredible Aside from the Common Room has a sense opportunities on offer, of community about it. I felt welcomed from day one and continue to feel supported day one of community about it. I felt welcomed from the best thing about working at Unquestionably, the school. by my colleagues across the boys who an overwhelming sense of enthusiasm from is Hampton is the pupils. There and hardworking. good humoured are are school and my son will soon join the senior school. There at the prep I have children has the same term times as my children obviously a number of benefits to this: having as a working mum, and of course the fee made the school holidays significantly easier is to go for it! to anyone looking to work here is helpful. My advice reduction Neal Carrier Neal Carrier Joined Hampton in 2014 of RS, Assistant Head of UCAS, Teacher then appointed Head of Religious Studies and Philosophy aI started working at Hampton after completing My own PhD in Philosophy at Cambridge University. was formative and as a pupil (97-04) experience here equallyenjoyable and working at Hampton has been collegial excellent. The Common Room is high-calibre, and fully invested in the pupils; the pupils themselves are clever, interested and enjoy being interested clever, are and fully invested in the pupils; the pupils themselves I am heavily life have also been rewarding. challenged. The non-academic facets of school as Assistant Head of UCAS, I coach the involved with university admissions in my role Circle. U13C rugby team and also run the Senior Philosophy to me and I have felt fully development is something that is very important Career since I joined. Internal support, both regard supported by the Senior Management in this to Hampton for supporting me through formal and informal, is abundant. I also am grateful the following NQT and then through a PGCE (with QTS) at the University of Buckingham & Philosophy at the end of I was thrilled to be appointed to Head of Religious Studies year. commitment to that the School’s as tangible validation which I regard my second year here, encourage any ambitious just empty rhetoric. I would development is far from professional and academically oriented teacher to consider making an application here. NQTs are also fully supported in their induction year in a programme that meets the standards laid the standards that meets programme their induction year in a also fully supported in are NQTs Panel ( IStip). Induction Schools Teacher and the Independent Department for Education down by the with regards clearly takes its responsibilities “Hampton School IStip commented: In its 2017 report, veryto NQT induction everyone.” time and effort put in by this is reflected in the seriously and ES IL M 15

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ES IL M 25 All the lessons we observed were lively and led by dynamic teachers, many of whom have grammar school backgrounds themselves and like the down- to-earth ethos of the school.’ The Good Schools Guide 2016 ‘ Accommodation a wide offer areas Richmond, Kingston and surrounding The School accommodation. rental range of affordable subsidised a limited number of staff can also offer house, which was newly accommodation in the School’s walking distance of in 2017. Situated within renovated a en-suite bedrooms, has 5 the School, the property and parking. a garden rooms, kitchen, two reception Transport excellent. and rail links to all School sites are Bus, road Line and Hampton Station is on the Shepperton Branch school the prep is a comfortable 10-minute walk from the senior school site. There and 20 minutes away from Waterloo, train service to Hampton from is a regular Buses Clapham Junction, Wimbledon and Sunbury. and Richmond stop outside Kingston, Twickenham from senior school sites and the School and both the Prep and M25. Staff the M3 just a few minutes’ drive from are can also use the School coach network which offers and Middlesex. London, Surrey across 22 routes The nearby neighbourhoods of Hampton, Hampton Hill The nearby neighbourhoods of Hampton, Hampton with a village-like atmosphere offer and Teddington and thriving independent shops, restaurants numerous further afield, sports clubs and arts associations. Slightly and the riverside towns of Richmond and Twickenham, the larger towns of Kingston, Wimbledon and Guildford easily accessible. Central and are have much to offer The boroughs London is a 40-minute train ride away. of Richmond upon Thames, Kingston and Spelthorne choice of schools. ideal for families, with a broad are Hampton School and Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep School are situated in the leafy situated School are & Prep Pre-Prep and Hampton Hampton School the River Thames. Royal Park and village, close to Bushy of Hampton surrounds a wonderful area to live & work live & to area a wonderful South West London: London: West South

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Hayes River Thames Ealing Central London Maidenhead Slough M4 M4 The O2 M4 Windsor Arena Castle Chiswick Twickenham Kew River Thames Stadium Windsor Heathrow Airport Richmond Putney Clapham River Thames M25

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Salary School Fee Reduction Drinks and Snacks Counselling The School has its own generous salary Children of teaching staff at Hampton Hot drinks and light snacks are provided School Counsellors are available scale which is significantly above that School or Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep for staff throughout the day. throughout the week to see members of found in the maintained sector. The School may, upon passing the entrance staff. If prolonged counselling is required Lunch Governors review salary scales each year assessments, be eligible at the discretion a charge may be made. Staff are provided with complimentary to ensure that they remain competitive. of the Governors for a substantial reduction lunch in a well-appointed staff dining Sports Therapy on the basic tuition fees. Currently, the room. A range of hot and cold meals The School has a member of staff Non-contractual Benefits to Staff School also has a fee-reduction agreement are offered and there are soup, salad specialising in Sports Therapy who may with the neighbouring girls’ school, Lady and sandwich options for those preferring be able to assist with sports injuries on Pension Eleanor Holles. Further information can be a lighter meal. a limited basis. If prolonged therapy is The Teachers’ Pension Scheme is obtained from the Bursary. required a charge may be made. provided for all teaching staff and a Sports Travel Expenses Cycle to Work Scheme money purchase scheme is offered Staff involved in accompanying teams Multi-Gym Those staff on an employment contract to support staff. to weekend sports fixtures can claim Staff can use the School multi-gym of 12 months or more may purchase a expenses for travel to and from School. at certain times. Death-in-Service Benefit bicycle to ride to work through the In addition to any Pension Scheme “cycle to work” scheme. Private Vehicle Use Sporting Facilities benefits, the School currently has a Subject to approval, staff can use their Staff can use the School’s sporting Childcare Vouchers policy which pays two years’ salary in private vehicle for School journeys during facilities at certain times. The School allows staff access to a the event of the death of a member of working hours. The insurance will be childcare voucher system by means Parking staff to a nominated dependant(s). under the School’s insurance scheme of a 12 month salary sacrifice scheme. Free on-site parking, subject Restrictions apply. and staff can claim for mileage. to availability. Personal Accident Insurance Health Care Staff are covered for permanent disability Health Care provision is available for resulting from an accident at School or all members of staff earning above an on School trips. annual threshold. T&Cs apply. TESTIMONIALS • 09 18

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11 3 15 1 1 Porters Porters’ Lodge Lodge 5 2 2 Reception Reception 4 3 3 Dining Dining Hall Hall 2 16 16 4 4 The Atrium 12 The Atrium 5 5 Lecture Lecture Theatre Theatre 6 The Cloisters Hanworth Road 13 6 The Cloisters 1 7 Sports Pavilion 7 Sports Pavilion 12 8 North Gym 8 North Gym 9 Sports Hall 9 Sports Hall 10 The Hammond Theatre Main 10 The Hammond Theatre Entrance 11 School Shop 11 School Shop 12 Tennis Courts 12 Tennis Courts 13 3G Sports Ground 13 Hanworth Road 3G Sports Ground 14 Playing Fields 14 Playing Fields 15 Main Hall 15 Main Hall 16 Garrick Building 16 Nightingale Road Garrick Building 17 Alexander Centre Hampton School 17 Alexander Centre 18 OHA Pavilion Grounds 18 OHA Pavilion BUSINESS MAPS LTD - WWW.BUSINESSMAPS.COM MA (Oxon) Kevin Knibbs Headmaster If this feels like your kind of School and youIf this feels like your of providing anshare our belief in the importance stimulating liberalinspiring, forward-thinking and young people, we shall education for today’s us at Hampton. welcome your application to join awaitsA warm, sincere and personal welcome and pupils alike.’ you from prospective colleagues ‘ suitably challenged. Sharing the day-to-day company of 1250+ highly intelligent, lively and aim. enthusiastic teenage boys certainly fulfils this We want members of our Common Room to feel want members of our Common We at Hampton and we work hard to ensure that our to ensure at Hampton and we work hard boys see themselves as part of wider society. of give generously encouraged to Hamptonians are various their time and talents to support the School’s programmes. outreach lead very full and and pupils at Hampton The staff rewards many are committed School lives and there Everyone is expected to work hard, to working here. to contribute enthusiastically to our co-curricular them. and to support those around programme There is a strong sense of community responsibility of community responsibility sense is a strong There

• • • Working at Hampton should be joyful and fun! at Working so do every day, enjoy being here I thoroughly our boys, and we want this to be their teachers’ experience too. of high Hampton has an unapologetic culture achievement and we collectively celebrate boys’ sphere, and colleagues’ successes in the academic in sport and the arts. importance of place particular value on the We kindness to others (and indeed ourselves) and and cherish the mutually supportive, respectful which Hampton for compassionate atmosphere renowned. remains To see the latest vacancies at Hampton click here To • • • Some Final Thoughts Final Some

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