Thornton College is a leading independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls set within 25 acres of beautiful parkland just outside Buckingham and our most recent ISI inspection report judged the school to be ‘Excellent’ in all areas. .
For September 2024, Thornton College is looking to appoint a full time Preparatory School teacher with Form Tutor responsibilities. An ability and willingness to lead and teach Maths across the school, particularly in Upper Key Stage 2 is desirable. Part-time (4 days per week) may be available.
Thornton College is part of the wider Jesus and Mary Trust, educating young people in 29 countries across the world. There is an ambitious school development plan in place and our most recent ISI inspection report judged the school to be ‘Excellent’ in all areas. The successful candidate can be sure of working with a team of extremely dedicated staff in a very motivating, forward-thinking school environment.
The ideal candidate will be not just enthusiastic, but deeply passionate about teaching and learning of, with the vision, commitment and determination to continue raising standards for all our students. She/he will inspire and challenge our young people to enable them to develop into highly effective, independent learners and achieve their potential as individuals, both during their time at Thornton and in the future.
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Closing Date for applications: 3rd May 2024
Interviews: 6th May 2024
Early applications are encouraged as the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.
To apply send a covering letter addressed to the Head Teacher Dr Louise Shaw summarising your suitability for the post along with a completed application form to the School address:
Thornton College
College Lane
Thornton
Milton Keynes
MK170HJ
Or by email to PA to the Head Teacher, Miss T Robinson at trobinson@thorntoncollege.com
Thornton College will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates in line with the updated guidance from KCSIE to identify any incidents or issues, related to suitability to work with children, that may need to be raised or clarified at interview.
Thornton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS and barred list check by the Disclosures and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Please do not hesitate to contact Miss Taryn Robinson, PA to the Head, should you have any queries.
Email: trobinson@thorntoncollege.com
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Thornton, Milton Keynes, MK17 0HJ
01280 812610 www.thorntoncollege.com
Closing Date: 03 May 2024
