Head of Secondary English and EAL

Thank you for your interest in joining GES as Head of Secondary English and EAL. This is an exciting role that is key to our future. We want to ensure that all of our students have a solid foundation in the English language which enables them to excel in their education. We have combined responsibility for EAL with this role as a number of our students are very strong orally in English but struggle to read and write to the same level. 

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

We keep an open mind in the consideration of any applicant who believes they have something special and valuable to contribute.

Essential

• A love for teaching English

• Have taught GCSE and A level with at least 3 years of excellent results from the last 5 years

• At least 5 years experience teaching in a UK curriculum school (State, private or international)

• The ability to design and articulate an outstanding English curriculum from Year 7 to A level

• Experience of teaching English to pupils from 11 to 18 years old

• Working with exam boards for examination entries at GCSE and A level

• Knowledge of the English National Curriculum

• English mother-tongue

• A proactive approach to professional development, striving to improve your own practice

• A commitment to helping students to develop a broad range of skills and attributes

• The ability to communicate effectively with pupils, colleagues and parents

• Flexibility, a sense of humour, and a willingness to contribute to all aspects of school life, including trips, projects, special events and extracurricular clubs

• Qualified teacher status

Desirable

• Experience of leading EAL provision in a school.

• Recent professional development in the new Ofsted or ISI Framework.

• Experience of coaching and mentoring others.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The salary for this role will be between 90’000 CHF and 110’000 CHF, depending on experience. In addition, 400 CHF will be paid per month as a contribution to your medical health premium. Staff children can attend the school at ? of the tuition fee and our After School Care will be free of charge. 

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be made through our TES school portal (here) in English and consist of a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) and a completed online application form. The covering letter can be uploaded as part of your application on the TES. Please do not send a CV, as they are not accepted, nor apply outside of the TES platform. 

In your application letter you should ensure that you outline your impact and successes, and how you meet the job description and person specification. Due to the large number of applications we get for every role, it may not be possible to contact every candidate but we thank you in advance for your interest in our school. Please contact HR via Write an email if you have any questions about the role.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

GES is committed to equalities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from suitable candidates no matter their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, enhanced national/international criminal records checks and prohibition from teaching checks. In some instances social media/Internet checks may also be carried out.