Second in Charge of English

Are you a talented educator with a big heart who shares our commitment to excellence and achieving the very best for all our pupils?

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and committed classroom practitioner to the post of Second-in-Charge of English.

The main aspects of the role will include the day-to-day leadership and management in the department, working closely with the members of the English Leadership Team including the other second-in-charge of English (there are two second-in-charge posts in our English department). The successfully appointed person will be a key support for the Head of Faculty/Subject Lead, deputising in their absence as required.

The successful candidate will have a track record for securing strong outcomes for learners. The appointed person will be adept at translating their own high expectations and professional standards to others through their daily practice.

Garth Hill is a friendly and supportive school with a strong team ethos, excellent facilities and an exceptional professional development programme with great opportunities for further career development.

• Four period day with 75 minute lessons
• Highly effective behaviour and inclusion system with ‘send out’ and support
• Centralised detentions to reduce teacher workload
• Superb CPD including from our outstanding ‘Teaching and Learning Team’
• OFSTED ‘good’ (May 2019)
• Friendly and supportive working environment

Garth Hill College is a happy and vibrant place of learning. We are proud to be a genuinely comprehensive school and offer a wide and diverse range of excellent opportunities, inside and outside the classroom, that we believe enable our young people to develop exceptionally well both academically and personally.

Should you have any queries or would like to arrange a visit please contact Ms S Barnes at the College on s-barnes@garthhillcollege.com 

Only applications submitted on the official application form will be considered.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 9am, Monday 15 April 2024

Garth Hill College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices share this commitment.

This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children/young people/adults at risk. You will need to tell us about any spent convictions or cautions, which may later appear on your DBS certificate