Head of English
King Edward's School
Birmingham
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- From 1st September 2021 or 1st January 2022
- Apply by:
- 23 April 2021
Job overview
King Edward’s School is seeking a permanent, full-time, well-qualified candidate to lead the English Faculty from 1st September 2021 or 1st January 2022.
King Edward’s is one of the most interesting, diverse and intellectually ambitious independent schools in the country, situated in a green oasis close to the heart of England’s second city; both the school and the city are at an exciting stage of development.
The school teaches IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma (although IB experience is not essential for this post), and the salary scale is significantly above the state sector.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please forward a completed application form (available for download at www.kes.org.uk/vacancies) and a covering letter addressed to the Chief Master by email to: recruitment@kes.org.uk.
The deadline for applications is 9am on Friday 23rd April 2021.
Interviews will take place in late April/early May.
If you have any queries about the role or would like to discuss it in more detail, please contact the Deputy Head Academic, Jane Evans by email: jre@kes.bham.sch.uk.
King Edward's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. A copy of the school’s Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy is available on the school website.
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About King Edward's School
- King Edward's School
- Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B15 2UA
- United Kingdom
King Edward’s School, Birmingham is driven by a shared belief in the transformative power of a broad, intellectually demanding and accessible education in a young, ethnically diverse city. It is also one of the most successful and significant boys’ schools in the country.
Founded in 1552 by Edward VI, King Edward’s School is the founding father of the King Edward VI Foundation and has always been a central institution in the city of Birmingham which it serves. It is located on a stunning 50-acre site in Edgbaston, which it shares with King Edward VI High School for Girls (KEHS), and educates around 900 day boys, aged 11 to 18.
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