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2nd in Department - English

Type: Permanent

Dates: 1st September 2024

Location: Swindon

Pay: £30,000 - £46,525 (MPS & UPS)

Our client is an excellent school providing education to students across the primary & secondary phases. The school benefits from new buildings, great colleagues and excellent facilities for both staff & students. This is a highly desirable school to work at and students have good standards of attainment & behaviour.

The school are looking for a conscientious, dedicated 2nd in Department – English who has excellent subject knowledge, a passion for English literature and language and the ability to enthuse students and staff into continuous improvement.
The 2nd in Department needs to be someone who:

• is a dynamic teacher with high expectations and a commitment to improvement
• has a clear vision, energy and commitment to all aspects of school life
• is a well-qualified, excellent English teacher with some experience of curriculum development
• would act as a model of our values of drive, integrity, scholarship and contribution
• would demonstrate excellent organisational and inter-personal skills and the ability to lead in a team
• has a desire and passion to make a real difference to the lives and life-chances of our students

As well as an attractive workplace, the school are able to offer additional benefits:

• an extensive programme of CPD
• a supportive SLT
• an employee benefits package
• Free access to the onsite Gym
• A comprehensive employee support service available 24/7, 365 days a year

This is a permanent post to start in September however an earlier start date is possible in Term 6.

As Elementa is the recruiting partner all applicants still being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to undergo the schools vetting & compliance process. This includes full vetting & background checks, referencing and application for an DBS Enhanced Disclosure unless you have a current DBS Enhanced Disclosure subscribed to the update service. A clear DBS certificate is highly desirable however a positive DBS certificate is not an absolute barrier to being considered.

All applicants will be promptly responded to. Applicants without UK teaching experience cannot be considered for this role. Please apply including your full & up-to-date CV or recent schools' application form.