Required from: September 2022
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: Part-time (0.5)
Salary: PL1/PL2

The role: An inspiring and impactful teacher is required to teach in our dynamic Physical Education Department. Working closely with our enthusiastic and ambitious Director of Sport, they will play a critical role in the crafting and delivery of the curriculum from EYFS through to KS5.

The successful candidate will be a passionate subject advocate, eager to communicate their enthusiasm for sport and physical activity in order to encourage NWC girls to strive for success, whilst also developing an understanding of the importance of an active lifestyle. They will be a flexible team player, committed to supporting their departmental colleagues and they will readily contribute to the wider life of the department and school through extra-curricular squads, clubs and fixtures. They will have the ability to coach more than one sport to a high standard, with particular expertise in hockey and/or cricket being an advantage, but not an essential requirement.

The Department: The Physical Education Department is a positive and dedicated team of seven, led by our enthusiastic Director of Sport who is keen to develop competitive sport, whilst also encouraging participation and a love of physical activity. The department delivers the full Physical Education curriculum across EYFS to KS5, which includes swimming and a range of traditional and contemporary sports. We offer academic courses at KS4 and KS4, offering Edexcel GCSE Physical Education and OCR A Level Physical Education.

The department has some excellent facilities including a large 4 badminton court sports hall, a newly refurbished indoor 6 lane 25 metre swimming pool, two netball / tennis courts, a newly resurfaced small astro-turf which caters for a further two netball courts, a hockey D and multi-use pitch, a large grass pitch and a long jump pit. There is also a 7 metre high, five line climbing wall that includes 3 auto belays and a 30 metre traversing wall.

We run an extensive extra-curricular programme, with competitive squads in netball, swimming, hockey, badminton, dance, gymnastics, football, tennis, athletics and cricket. We also provide recreational and developmental clubs in netball, badminton, dance, football, yoga, table tennis, alternative games, basketball and running. It is vital that the successful candidate is fully committed to offering expertise in specific sports, ideally hockey and/or cricket, whilst also being flexible in offering other activities if required within the extra-curricular offer at NWC. We currently compete in the majority of Hillingdon Borough leagues and competitions, as well as regular fixtures against a range of independent schools. We also benefit from entering teams in GDST rallies, which take place twice a term and offer girls the opportunity to compete at a high level against other GDST schools in a wide range of sports.

About the School: Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 840 girls aged 3-18. At NWC, we value character and academic rigour equally. Our curriculum ignites intellectual curiosity and fosters emotional intelligence, building resilience through challenge. An NWC education enables every girl to lead a purposeful life and feel successful in their learning.  Both students and staff are encouraged to find and develop their passions and talents, through clubs, societies and an extensive programme of CPD. All members of the NWC community are expected to act with compassion and integrity, with respect for others and the environment and an awareness of global responsibility.

NWC is at an exhilarating moment in its evolution under its Head, Rebecca Brown, and with exciting school development projects around the corner. The successful candidate will be similarly ambitious for the school, and for the Physical Education Department, in particular.

Benefits: As part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Good transport links
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and to apply online please visit the school’s website at: www.northwoodcollege.gdst.net or CLICK HERE.

Applications must be received by 9am Wednesday 22 June 2022.
Applications will be considered as they are submitted and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the deadline.  Early applications are encouraged.

Northwood College for Girls and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

 

Required from: September 2022

Contract term: Maternity Cover (Temporary 2-3 Terms)

Salary: PL1/PL2

The role:  Northwood College is seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and innovative Computer Science Teacher.  Computer Science is a rapidly growing subject within the school and so experience teaching the GCSE and A Level  specification would be advantageous.  This is a temporary post to cover a maternity absence and will be for a minimum of two terms, maximum of three.  Early applications are advised.  We reserve the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.

The Department: The Computer Science Department aims to ensure that students are equipped with a full range of digital literacy skills, in addition to being taught how to use various multimedia applications including sound editing, web design and game making software.  Students gain computer programming skills and are shown how to think logically about problems. All students in Years 7-9 have dedicated curriculum lessons in Computer Science.  Throughout the school, digital technology is well embedded, with students using one-to-one Chromebook devices in lessons.

Computer Science is a popular subject at GCSE. We follow the OCR syllabus and regularly have two classes each year. We have a number of students continuing through to A Level, and an increasing number who go on to pursue Computer Science degrees at leading universities.

About the School: Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 850 girls aged 3-18. At NWC, we value character and academic rigour equally. Our curriculum ignites intellectual curiosity and fosters emotional intelligence, building resilience through challenge. An NWC education enables every girl to lead a purposeful life and feel successful in their learning.

Both pupils and staff are encouraged to find and develop their passions and talents, through clubs, societies and an extensive programme of CPD. All members of the NWC community are expected to act with compassion and integrity, with respect for others and the environment and an awareness of global responsibility.

Everyone is equally valued in our NWC family and our dynamic young women are proud of their school. Looking after one another and rejoicing in one another’s successes comes second nature to a NWC girl as does her ‘can-do’ attitude and drive.

NWC is at an exhilarating moment in its evolution, with a dynamic and ambitious Senior Leadership Team and a suite of school site developments (including a Sixth Form Centre and STEAM Building) in progress. The successful candidate will be similarly ambitious for the school and ready to make an impact in our vibrant learning community.

Benefits: As part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

For further details and an application form please CLICK HERE.