What skills and experience we're looking for
As you would expect, we are looking for the best. A good honours degree and qualified teacher status are essential. Naturally, you should be an outstanding teacher of GCSE and A Level English. You will be able to demonstrate unwavering commitment to raising student progress and standards. Like us, you believe that social disadvantage is no barrier to achievement and that every student can share in the joy of education. Most importantly, you will possess integrity, good humour and moral purpose.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer the following:
• Working with a forward thinking, driven and experienced leadership team
• A healthy financial outlook
• Our teachers never cover
• A competitive salary with inner London weighting and local government pension scheme;
• A vibrant, warm and engaged community of children, parents, staff and governors.
• The opportunity to work in a creative and thoughtful environment with a strong and committed team.
• Great CPD and work/life balance
• Working with a forward thinking, driven and experienced leadership team
• A central location within a vibrant, diverse London Borough, with excellent transport links;
• Outstanding facilities and resources to support teaching and learning;
• Supportive & collegiate staff;
• A highly regarded middle & emergent leadership programme;
• A friendly and diverse student and staff community;
• Discount scheme that offers savings on purchases, including grocery, eating out, entertainment, etc;
• Season ticket loan scheme;
• Cycle to work scheme;
• Free eye tests and discounted eye-care scheme;
• Subsidised staff restaurant offering breakfast, break and lunch time hot and cold food.
• Access to confidential emotional and practical advice support services.
Further details about the role
To apply, please send your completed application form and supporting statement (letter of application) to recruitment@swanlea.co.uk.
You can find our application form on our school website:
Closing Date and shortlisting: 11am on Friday 4th October 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 9th October 2024
Swanlea School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references. The school reserves the right to carry out social media on applicants invited in for interviews. You can find our safeguarding policy on our website
Commitment to safeguarding
Swanlea School’s safeguarding policies will be reviewed annually, or earlier if needed in the light of an incident, new legislation or guidance calls for the need for a review. In line with our school vision and values, alongside our statutory duties, Swanlea School is committed to upholding the highest standards of safeguarding. The procedures within our Child Protection Policy apply to all staff, volunteers, visitors and governors. All procedures are written in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022.