The Small School – Hartland
The applicant should show motivation to work with young people and be sensitive to nurturing their individual talents, building their self- esteem and assisting in the development and acquisition of new skills. A flexible and creative approach is essential
Although the financial rewards may not compare with those of other teaching posts, the job satisfaction and sense of achievement will well and truly compensate for this.
The Small School was established in 1982 by a cooperative of parents and carers in former chapel premises in the village of Hartland in north Devon.
The aim of the school is to ‘promote a rounded, individualised education in a small community, where learning takes place in a nurturing and creative atmosphere, with a focus on the environment and the community. At present there are 24 students enrolled, 40 would be the maximum.
The whole school comes together at the beginning and end of each day in order to share and shoulder each others’ needs and aspirations. This is one of the ways in which students are encouraged to become highly effective thinkers and skilled at understanding and assimilating other people’s points of view.
"Provision for students’ spiritual, moral, social, cultural and personal development is outstanding. Students really enjoy coming to school and their attendance is good. Behaviour is outstanding "– Ofsted Jan 2012
Families are expected to become fully involved in the running of the school, and volunteer time to help keep the school going as cooks, cleaners or even teachers.
Around thirteen GCSE subjects are offered including Latin and Classics. This provision varies each year according to the interests of students and the availability of teachers. The small numbers in each class ensure that one to one support is always available.
Salary: £12,675.00 per annum
Hours: full time the school would consider a job share with or without a partner
Candidates must have a DfES recognised teaching qualification
For an informal discussion about the Headship or to arrange a visit before an application, please contact Mary Billson on 01237441192 or mob 07896118968.
You can find out more about the school and download a job description and application form from www.thesmallschool.org.uk
