Second in Charge of English Faculty

We seek an outstanding English practitioner with exceptional skills, enthusiasm and experience to join us as Second in Charge of English and help lead our successful faculty in its next stage of development at this exciting time of curriculum change from September 2019. Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School is a popular, high performing 11-16 girls’ inner city comprehensive school situated in the vibrant and cosmopolitan area of Angel, North London. 

The English faculty is highly successful and girls enjoy the subject.  In 2018 English results were our best ever and above national averages. This is an exciting opportunity for both aspiring and existing middle leaders to be a part of and lead a team that continues to strive to improve outcomes for students and focuses on ensuring each child achieves her best whatever her starting point and background.

Every year we have students who leave us with top grades in all their subjects, showing that our girls can and do achieve as highly as students anywhere else in the country.  This is a testament to all our staff and their ability to encourage and nurture talent. 

Recognised as a National Support School, EGA is a stimulating place to work. Set in an iconic building with second to none facilities, we follow a rigorous academic curriculum and provide an exceptional learning environment.

“Attitudes to learning and the behaviour of students are outstanding“

“The quality of teaching is outstanding“

“Students are extremely considerate, polite and well-mannered“

“Outstanding levels of progress in lessons and high levels of performance in external examinations“

EGA has so much to offer energetic and inspirational teachers – our staff praise our CPD and career development opportunities, the strong support network and our sense of community.  We expect both students and staff to engage with the wide range of enrichment activities on offer. 

This is an exciting time to join us in making a real difference to the life chances of our girls.

How To Apply:

For further details and to request an application pack please contact Faye Harrison on 0207 259 8770 or email egaschool@hays.com. Your application is a direct permanent application to our school, Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.

All applications must be made via a completed school application form.

You can also visit www.egaschool.co.uk for more information.

Closing date for completed applications: Midnight, Monday 1st April 2019

Interview Date: Thursday 4th April 2019

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check at Enhanced Level.