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  • Start date details

    April or September 2023

  • Closing date

    24 February 2023 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    8 February 2023

Job details

Job role

  • Head of year or phase
  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS to UPS

Additional allowances

TLR 2b (£5,027 per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a new or experienced leader of Science who is passionate about enthusing our students with their subject and the vital role it plays in their education. This role requires someone who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of our students by providing them with the knowledge and skills necessary to progress to the next stage of their education, and to make a positive contribution to society. The successful candidate will work closely with the head and deputy head of department to lead on the following areas:

  • Leading and being the expert on identified courses or key stages in accordance with the latest guidelines and specifications.
  • Sequencing the curriculum and writing schemes of work that fulfil school requirements.
  • Leading and coordinating all aspects of the delivery and quality assurance of the curriculum for identified courses or key stages.
  • Working in collaboration with other departments to share outstanding practice.
  • Leading on training staff on new curriculum developments and school teaching and learning priorities.
  • Developing and delivering training to staff to develop subject knowledge and pedagogical subject knowledge.

The successful candidate will be an inspirational professional with:

  • A track record of good to outstanding teaching.
  • A track record of good attainment and progress in KS3, KS4 and/or KS5 students.
  • An eagerness to learn and develop their leadership skills and behaviours.
  • A vision and passion for growth and development of colleagues at all levels.
  • The skills to effectively lead and manage a team.
  • A relentless commitment to outstanding support for youngsters.
  • A driving ambition to make a difference to every child at Swanshurst.


What the school offers its staff

Swanshurst is an ‘Outstanding School’ for girls with over 1850 students on roll aged 11-19 years. We offer excellent support and CPD for staff at all stages of their career.

Ofsted (2017) found pupils at Swanshurst to be “happy, well cared for and that they secure excellent academic and personal outcomes”. They described the girls as “polite, respectful and courteous”. Needless to say, we are incredibly proud of them and of all our staff who contribute to the “purposeful learning culture within the school that characterises the work of staff and pupils”

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Swanshurst School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
Education phase
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School size
1866 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Phone number
0121 464 2400

Swanshurst is an ‘Outstanding School’ for girls with over 1900 students on roll, aged 11-19 years. We offer excellent support and CPD for staff at all stages of their careers, including the full range of leadership NPQs.
Ofsted (2017) found pupils at Swanshurst to be “happy, well cared for and that they secure excellent academic and personal outcomes” they described the girls as “polite, respectful and courteous”. Needles to say, we are incredibly proud of them and of all our staff who contribute to the “purposeful learning culture within the school that characterises the work of staff and pupils”

Arranging a visit to Swanshurst School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@swanshurst.org.

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