Recruitment

Swakeleys is a thriving and successful, multi-cultural school for girls in the London Borough of Hillingdon, with our own mixed 6th Form, offering over 30 different courses. We are over-subscribed, have an excellent climate for learning.

Click on the titles below to find out more information about posts available currently, or join our Talent Pool. If you’re searching for a teaching post, or a school support role, why not contact us now? As an employee of Swakeleys School for Girls you would be joining a friendly, dedicated team. Watch the following video and also read more information below.

Application forms for teaching posts and support staff posts

Teaching Staff Vacancies

Teacher of Drama

Teacher of Drama

Required for September 2024

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational, enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher to teach Drama across the age and ability range and join join our very successful Performing Arts department.

This post would be ideal for experience practitioners or ECT for whom an extensive programme of induction and support is available.

We are an all-girls school with a mixed 6th form, where Drama is a popular subject, and in 2023 we achieved a P8 score of +0.49.

Email: applications@swakeleys.org.uk

Director of Mathematics

Director of Mathematics
 (L10-13)

Swakeleys School for Girls is a high achieving school which focuses on excellent teaching and learning and high standards of behaviour. All girls are given opportunities to develop their interests and talents in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities and above all, they are safe and secure. We want to get the best from every girl, raising standards even higher whilst maintaining the caring ethos of Swakeleys. We encourage our pupils to take responsibility, to make a valuable contribution to the running of the school and to become respected members of our community.

We seek to appoint a suitably qualified individual to this key strategic position, from September 2024.  An excellent teacher of Maths with the skills and qualities to lead a team of experienced subject specialists.  This post would suit a 2nd  in Department aspiring to the post, a Curriculum Leader seeking a new challenge or an outstanding classroom practitioner.

Please complete a teaching staff application form and email to: applications@swakeleys.org.uk

Deadline to apply is Wednesday 17 April 2024.
 Shortlisted candidates will be contacted shortly after the advert closes with interviews scheduled for the week commencing Monday 22 April 2024
Swakeleys School reserves the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found. 
If you have any further questions about this post or would like to arrange an informal conversation then please feel free to contact Carol Fleming – HR Officer, via email, cfleming20@swakeleys.org.uk  
If you would like to visit the School then contact the Headteacher’s PA Zoe Wilkins on 01895251962.

Equal Opportunities and Safer Recruitment

Swakeleys School for Girls is an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from suitable candidates no matter their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Please note that Swakeleys School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to satisfy successful references, an enhanced police / Security Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and right to work in the UK prior to starting employment with the School.

As part of our recruitment process we will also carry out an online search for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before the interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in paragraph 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2023. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

If you want to work in a happy, purposeful School with a commitment to helping every student go on to university or meaningful employment, then we would welcome your application.

Curriculum Leader/Teacher of PE (Maternity Cover)

Curriculum Leader/Teacher of PE (Maternity Cover)

Required for September 2024

This post is to cover maternity leave and has the option to cover Curriculum Lead role for the right candidate for the year. There may well be the opportunity to discuss working at Swakeleys beyond the length of the maternity cover.

This an excellent opportunity for an inspirational, enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher of PE to join our school.

We are an all-girls school with a mixed 6th form and in 2023
we achieved a P8 score of +0.49.

Email: applications@swakeleys.org.uk

Support Staff Vacancies

We are always interested to hear from enthusiastic, committed individuals, and by joining our Talent Pool we’ll know you’re interested in working here when a future vacancy arises. Send us your CV along with a brief letter or email telling us a little about yourself and what sort of role you are looking for. For further details please contact the school on 01895 251962 or applications@swakeleys.org.uk

Pastoral Lead

Pastoral Lead
Required as soon as possible

NJC Spinal Point 23-25
35 hours x 41 weeks
Actual Salary £31,651.38 – £ 32,532.06

Swakeleys School for Girls is a thriving and successful multi-cultural school in the London Borough of Hillingdon, with our own mixed 6th Form.

We are seeking to appoint a highly dedicated person to coordinate and deliver mentoring to nominated pupils. The post holder will provide support to the Deputy Headteacher for Behaviour and Safety and provide support to the year group teams. As Pastoral Lead you will also line manage our Pastoral Assistant.

Please complete a support staff application form and email to: applications@swakeleys.org.uk

Closing date –  Noon Wednesday 20th March 2024
Interviews week commencing 25th March 2024

Pastoral Assistant (Temporary Position)

Pastoral Assistant (Temporary Position)
Required as soon as possible
NJC Spinal Point 5-7
35 hours
Annual Salary £23,014.44 – £23,716.50 (this will be pro rated)

Swakeleys School for Girls is a thriving and successful multi-cultural school in the London Borough of Hillingdon, with our own mixed 6th Form.

We are seeking to appoint a highly organised person to join our dedicated Pastoral Team. The post holder will provide administrative support to the Deputy Headteacher for Behaviour and Safety and the staff working within the Pastoral Team.

Please complete a support staff application form and email to: applications@swakeleys.org.uk

Closing date –  Noon Wednesday 20th March 2024
Interviews week commencing 25th March 2024

Director of Operations and Compliance

Director of Operations and Compliance
Required as soon as possible
Grade 21 (SCP57-60: £69,579 – £73,311)
36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

We are looking to appoint a Director of Operations and Compliance to join the Leadership team. The role is an exciting one with core responsibilities but also an opportunity to shape the role for the right candidate. If you have significant operations and compliance experience either in the education sector or from outside this area, and want to be part of our successful journey then please consider applying. You will lead on the operational side of the School, alongside the Headteacher. You will be responsible for the effective management, reporting and monitoring of the School site and ensuring that the school is a safe place for our community. We wish to appoint a candidate with excellent management experience, a solution focused mindset and the appropriate skills to lead and support a number of key staff including within Premises Management, IT and HR. We are looking for someone that wants to lead and develop others whilst ensuring that the School continues to go from strength to strength. The successful post holder will oversee existing systems, refining and establishing new ones where appropriate. The role requires someone with strong stakeholder management skills as there are a number of external contracts and relationships to maintain. The School generates a significant income from external lettings. At Swakeleys School for Girls all staff interact with students and this role will include some duties and other whole school responsibilities. It is certainly not an office based job! It is a unique opportunity to sit on the Leadership Team, working closely with the Headteacher in an innovative and collaborative way.

Please complete a support staff application form and email to: applications@swakeleys.org.uk

Closing date –  Noon Wednesday 20th March 2024
Interviews week commencing 25th March 2024

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