Year Co-ordinator in English

Swanshurst is a very successful and innovative school for girls with 1760 students on roll aged 11-19 years.  We are part of a strong network of local schools and are committed to working collaboratively with others.  

We are a good school, where our students make excellent progress and achieve high academic standards. Our students are enthusiastic learners and show mutual respect for each other and their teachers. We offer a well-established programme of high quality professional development and excellent opportunities for career progression.  

Do you want to join the leadership of our high-achieving department?  We are looking to expand the leadership of English and require someone with all the necessary skills and who sees themselves moving on to leading their own department in a few years.  We are a large and happy English department who are already building on our recent achievements at GCSE and A level.   

• You will have an understanding of curriculum planning and assessment; 

• You will lead on a particular year group, depending on your experience and the needs of the department;

 • You will influence vision, policy and practice, driving forward departmental teaching and learning and helping support the needs of all of our students;

 • You will have proven data analysis skills; 

The successful candidate will be supported in their own development through the school’s CPD programmes and can expect many opportunities for enhancing their own career.  

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.  

For further details and an application form please contact Sharon Mortimer on 0121 464 2410 or contact us online at www.swanshurst.org. Applicants requesting an online application form must also submit a signed copy of their application either at the point of being called for interview or as soon as possible after the closing date  

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  12PM FRIDAY 27TH OCTOBER 2017  

Swanshurst School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. 

 The successful applicant will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.  

OBSERVANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL’S EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY  WILL BE REQUIRED

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