Director of Curriculum (Prep)

Summary

We are seeking to appoint a Director of Curriculum (Prep). This is an exciting new role at the Prep School which will sit on the Prep Leadership Team, line managed by the Deputy Head Academic (Prep).

Detail

Brentwood Prep School is an academically selective HMC co-educational independent school with small class sizes and a happy, ambitious and supportive staff team. It is part of Brentwood School, a 3-18 HMC school of 1900 pupils, just 35 minutes from London Liverpool Street.

The Prep School became an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) candidate school in May 2024 and staff have begun an exciting journey of developing our curriculum and pedagogy. All new staff who join the school are supported through IB led training as well as in-house training and we enjoy collaborating across teams in order to deliver a truly world class education. Having a background in the PYP approach is not essential as we have a culture of learning together and recognise the different experiences staff bring from both the state and independent sectors. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.

We are seeking to appoint a Director of Curriculum (Prep). This is an exciting new role at the Prep School which will sit on the Prep Leadership Team, line managed by the Deputy Head Academic (Prep). A strong understanding of curriculum design and change implementation is important for this role. Staff at the Prep school enjoy being in regular dialogue about teaching practices and curriculum design. We plan collaboratively in order to continue our own professional learning and to bring about the best education possible for the pupils.

The role of Director of Curriculum is responsible for overseeing the Prep school curriculum along with the Director of EYFS. The Director of Curriculum ensures the curriculum is aligned with the school's mission, meets the needs of pupils at different developmental levels, and is delivered effectively by teachers. This role requires continual collaboration with a range of staff to refine planning methods, and, alongside the Director of Timetable and Assessment analyses pupil data to evaluate pupil progress.

Brentwood School ethos

We embody our values of virtue, learning and manners just as those before us have been doing since 1557. We are proud of our modern inclusive community which is shaped by our Christian Foundation. At Brentwood we ask ‘how is this child intelligent?’ (rather than ‘how intelligent is this child?’) and believe that finding what it is that makes someone tick is the secret to a successful education and the platform for a fulfilled life. Our pupils are confident without being arrogant, they look out for each other, they do the right thing, even when no-one is looking and they respect difference.

We help our pupils to solve problems. In partnership with parents, we teach them to persevere after setbacks, adopt a growth mindset, and challenge the norm. We encourage them to ask questions in class and take control of their own learning. Of course, they work hard and enjoy great success in and out of the classroom, and once they’ve left us, many go on to use and develop their leadership skills and achieve beyond their expectations, always remembering what Brentwood has taught them.

That’s who we are. We are Brentwood.

We are a highly supportive school that values the contributions made by a motivated and intellectually curious staff. Staff across both the Prep and Senior School enjoy a bespoke collaborative approach to professional development. We believe in being a research engaged school, with those that facilitate our in-house research programme being trained by the Institute of Education. We support many of our staff in obtaining external accreditation across a range of fields and are engaged with a number of national and international organisations. There are a range of ways that we enhance our staff experience; free gym membership, benefits hub, free lunch, free tickets to school concerts and performance to name but a few. Brentwood School has its own pay scale that is significantly above the London Fringe Teacher Pay Scale. Teachers have the choice of being members of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the School’s own defined contribution scheme along with 14% higher salary.

Applicants who do not have a TES account should visit our website and download an application form or email: recruitment@brentwood.essex.sch.uk All Brentwood School vacancies can be found on the School’s website. The School reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time.

Brentwood School is 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.

Documents

• Job Description - Director of Curriculum

Further Information

https://www.brentwoodschool.co.uk/whats-on/vacancy/director-of-curriculum-prep/