Job Ref No. ECC5411-228S
Position Type: Head of Department/Faculty
Pay Range: Main/Upper scale plus TLR 2b (£6,409)
Position Start Date: 01/09/2025
Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 10/02/2025 Midday
Date of Interviews: Interviews will be held soon afterwards.
This is a full-time position but we would consider applicants wishing to teach 0.8 FTE or 4 days per week.
Required for September 2025, a well-qualified, enthusiastic Head of Art to lead a highly successful department at this selective boys' state school with a mixed Sixth Form and an exceptional academic and extra-curricular reputation. We are seeking an excellent classroom practitioner and a passionate advocate for their subject.
The Position
The post offers an exciting opportunity for someone looking to move into middle leadership, or to someone looking to broaden their management experience in a stimulating environment.
A recruitment incentive could be available for an exceptional candidate.
Please see our website here for an application form. The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 10 February 2025. Interviews to be held shortly afterwards.
King Edward VI Grammar School demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding children.
Information about the School
King Edward VI Grammar School is a selective boys' state school with a mixed Sixth Form and an exceptional academic and extra-curricular reputation based in Chelmsford. As a school specifically providing specialist education to very able young people, there is a strong focus on academic achievement, with the vast majority of students going on to top universities. There is a serious work ethic at KEGS which derives from highly motivated students and dedicated staff. Recent results have put us near the top of national GCSE and A level rankings. However, league tables are not our guiding principle – we value breadth of study as well. We also focus significant effort on the progress of students who may find a particular subject area more challenging than others, and we have an extensive programme of mentor support.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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