The successful candidate will be an inspirational professional with:

A track record of strong teaching and impact.
A track record of strong attainment and progress in KS3, KS4 and/or KS5 MFL.
An eagerness to further develop leadership skills.
A vision and passion for growth and development of colleagues at all levels.
The skills to effectively lead and manage.
A relentless commitment to outstanding support for youngsters.
A driving ambition to make a difference to every child at Swanshurst., This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Swanshurst is a large, outstanding school for girls aged 11-19 years. We offer excellent support and CPD for staff at all stages of their career. Ofsted (May 2024) described our school to be "an exceptional place for pupils to learn". They described the curriculum as "exemplary" and one which "explodes into life in the classroom". In relation to staff wellbeing, they noted that "The school is conscious of staff workload and well-being and is committed to achieving excellence in a sustainable way.". We are exceptionally proud to have been judged 'Outstanding' in two consecutive inspections.
Relentless focus upon delivering an excellent Quality of Education, resulting in strong progress and attainment for all groups of pupils.
Emphasis upon personal development and well-being for staff and pupils.
Leading and being the expert on identified courses/subjects.
Sequencing the curriculum and writing schemes of work that fulfil school requirements.
Leading and coordinating all aspects of the delivery and quality assurance of the curriculum
Working in collaboration with other departments to share strong practice.
Leading on training staff on new curriculum developments and school teaching and learning priorities.
Developing and delivering training to staff to develop subject knowledge and pedagogical subject knowledge.

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