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Royal Grammar School Guildford career site
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Jan Newman

Head of Keyboard

Department: Music
Job title: Head of Keyboard
Date joined the RGS: September 2008

Q. What's the best thing about working at the RGS?
A. I have a lot of autonomy and work with very talented, serious boys who achieve way above what might, at first sight, be their potential.

Q. What do you love about your department?
A. Great colleagues, full of humour and a passion for our subject.

Q. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
A. I'm a great reader, enjoy cooking and also practising; I'm still freelance so I have work outside of RGS despite being here full-time.

Q. If you could choose any other career, what would it be?
A. Psychiatrist!

Q. What is your motto in life?
A. Keep smiling!

Q. If you could give one bit of advice to your younger self what would it be?
A. To know that no-one else knows much either. There's no need to pretend.

Q. What would be the title of your autobiography?
A. Too difficult! You'd have to ask my pupils.. (that's my reaction, not the answer to the question).

About Royal Grammar School Guildford

 

The RGS Prep and Senior Schools are situated in the heart of the historic town of Guildford, a flourishing and vibrant place to live and work. 

Our strong staff community is the result of many factors.

Teaching and support staff collaborate professionally to ensure a first class education and excellent pastoral care. 

Individual contribution is celebrated through the sharing of new ideas and best practice as well as personal and departmental achievements. 

Social groups flourish and are a great opportunity to get to know colleagues in a more informal setting.

Our staff body is diverse and however you choose to involve yourself in school life, you will find yourself among like-minded people.

Founded in 1509

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