Job Specification

**Head of English**

**Required from September 2024**

**Full Time**
This is a rare and sought-after opportunity to join the highly-qualified, experienced and dynamic English Department at Sydenham High. Comprising a mixture of full-time and part-time members of staff, the Department passionately believes in the power of English literature to inspire and enable students to live vicariously through a wide range of literary experiences.
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**Why Sydenham High School**
Established in 1887, Sydenham High is an independent day school for girls aged 4-18 with over 750 pupils. The school is part of the Girls' Day School Trust, the leading and largest group of independent girls' schools in the UK. The GDST is at the forefront of education for girls and has a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a strong professional development programme. These benefits include:

- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Generous pension schemes
- Free school lunches
- Financial guidance and support
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
-Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
- The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included_
- GDST are committed to the safeguarding of and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches, and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service._

**Vacancy ID**:

- 032967

**Closing Date**:

- 02-Feb-2024

**Contact Person**:

- Oyin Fashoro

**Contact Number**:

- 02085577000