Assistant Curriculum Leader of English
Salary: MPS/UPS (Outer London- currently £36,413 - £53,994) + TLR 2B (currently £5,643)
Apply by: Thursday 6th February 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 10th February 2025
Required for: April 2025
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well qualified Assistant Curriculum Leader of English.
Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School is one of the top performing grammar schools in the South East based in the London suburb of Sidcup. A heavily oversubscribed mixed selective grammar school where students excel with many going on to Oxbridge or other Russell Group universities.
We require a well qualified graduate to be second in English and can teach in all three key stages. The successful candidate will hold a relevant degree and teaching qualification, and possess the necessary experience and skills to take on this role within the department. English is a well established and successful subject at all key stages. It is also a very popular option subject at KS5.
The department is well resourced and staffed by experienced colleagues. This is an excellent opportunity to develop management and leadership skills.
Applications are particularly welcome from candidates who are willing to contribute to the wider life of the school and to a rich and diverse programme of extra-curricular activities.
What we can offer you:
• Enthusiastic, able and well-behaved students
• A modern teaching environment
• Competitive pay and pension scheme
• Tailored induction programme
• Bluesky professional development scheme with the possibility of funding for additional qualifications
• Employee Wellbeing Programme including counselling
• Employee benefits such as Cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership and on-site gym.
Our ideal candidate will:
· Place the learner at the centre of everything they do
· Be an excellent classroom practitioner
· Be able to work effectively as a member of a team
· Be well organised, proactive keeping to deadlines and encouraging others to do so
· Be willing to contribute to the wider life of the school, and to a rich and diverse programme of extra-curricular activities.
· Have the desire and dedication to ensure high standards of pupil progression and attainment
Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.
CSGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or sexual orientation.
We are fully inclusive and actively promote equality of opportunity for all. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates.
Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.