Maternity Cover - Head of Science with Maths

The School Cottesmore is a leading IAPS co-educational boarding prep school situated in attractive West Sussex countryside between from Crawley and Horsham, within easy distance of Brighton and the coast, Gatwick and London. It was founded in 1894 and has occupied the site at Buchan Hill since 1946. The ethos of the School combines the best of traditional boarding school care and commitment with the latest in innovation, including a new classroom block and Design & Technology/IT centre. The Staff are well qualified, inspirational and dedicated teachers whose skills go beyond their specialist subjects. Cottesmore aims to produce children with well-developed social skills and an awareness of the needs of others. Within that broad and ambitious vision a strong academic dimension is paramount. Music, Sport, Art and Drama are significant elements of the life of the School and there is a strong and varied programme of activities. Academic standards are high and pupils enter the Senior School of their choice, either through Scholarship or Common Entrance. Destinations include Benenden, Downe House, Eton, Harrow, King’s Canterbury, Marlborough, Radley, Winchester, Wycombe Abbey and all other major Public Schools. The Post - September to December Cottesmore seeks to appoint a graduate to run the department alongside teaching Years 4 to 8 Science with some additional Maths lessons. The successful applicant will be willing to make a wide contribution to the life of this busy, exciting and successful school. The successful candidate will be expected to continue a dynamic and innovative approach to teaching, whilst having the opportunity within the department to explore progress in his or her own way. The successful candidate will make a significant contribution to the extra-curricular life of this busy boarding School, as well as teach throughout the age and ability range up to and including Public School Scholarship and Common Entrance. All staff contribute to e