Teachers’ Vacancy Bulletin
Issue No: 3
24 January 2020
You can view these vacancies, and more, online at: dasjobs.co.uk
Latest time for acceptance of advertisements is 11am Thursday for the Friday bulletin.
All adverts for posts in educational establishments, including governors and requests for volunteers require a criminal background check via the Disclosure Procedure. “Somerset County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.”
Unless otherwise stated, salaries for teaching posts are QUALIFIED TEACHERS’ PAY SPINE (starting point dependent on qualifications and experience)
This list of vacancies can be found on: Somerset iPost (https://www.somerset.org.uk/iPost/Pages/Welcome.aspx)
Equal Opportunities Employer
CONTENTS
HEADSHIPS (SCC)...... 3
HEADSHIPS (Academy)...... 4
PRIMARY (SCC)...... 6
PRIMARY (Academy)...... 8
MIDDLE (SCC)...... 11
SECONDARY (SCC)...... 12
SECONDARY (Academy)...... 12
SPECIAL SCHOOLS (SCC)...... 18
OTHER...... 19
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HEADSHIP (SCC)
St Andrews Church of England VC Primary School NOR: 320 Telephone: 01278 783558 Email: [email protected] www.standrewsjuniors.co.uk
HEADTEACHER Group 3. ISR L20 – L24 £65,561 - £72,306 Required for September 2020
After 19 years at St Andrews Junior Church School our highly respected Headteacher has decided to embark on a new challenge, the Governors at St Andrews School are seeking to appoint a caring and inspirational leader to build on the strategic development and ethos of this highly effective school. We are situated in the coastal town of Burnham on Sea with easy links to the M5 motorway. The successful candidate will: • Provide outstanding leadership of our valued team and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Understand, value and promote and develop the strong Christian ethos of our school. • Maintain and strengthen the distinct caring family character of the school. • Nurture each child’s individuality through the continued development of our broad and creative curriculum. • Develop closer ties and working relationships with our feeder infant school. We can offer you: • A dedicated and motivated whole school team who are passionate about children’s learning and well-being. • Enthusiastic, well behaved pupils who engage positively with their learning. • The support and commitment of our Governing Body, parents and local Church community. • The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the children and families in the local community. This post does not carry a class teaching responsibility. Visits to the school will be warmly welcomed, please contact the school to make an appointment. For further information and an application form please email [email protected] Closing date: 17th February 2020 Interviews: 10th and 11th March 2020 Application forms should be requested from and returned to [email protected] by email. There should be a full letter of application included. Please state clearly the position you are applying for. You can also visit our website at http://www.standrewsjuniors.co.uk/ to learn more about our school. The school is committed to equal opportunities and safer recruitment practice. Pre-employment checks including a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure will be undertaken before any post is confirmed.
Ash VC Primary School, Main Street, Ash, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6NS
HEADTEACHER – L9-L19 (recruitment package may be available for the right candidate) September 2020 start date
Ash VC Primary School is seeking an outstanding Head to lead this thriving school who will continue to build on the school’s strong reputation as one of Somerset’s top ten primary schools through possession of the motivation and drive to build on our strong reputation. This post offers an exciting career opportunity for the right candidate to make their own mark on the ongoing development of this highly regarded primary school, currently Ofsted rated as outstanding, when the current Head, Nicola Roberts, retires after more than twenty years of exceptional service.
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The Board of Governors seeks an individual who will provide strong leadership and demonstrate commitment to excellence throughout all aspects of the school. This will call for educational vision, energy and the capacity to articulate and communicate the special, and valued, character of the school. Ash Primary School is a Voluntary Controlled Church school with prides itself in fostering a happy and creative environment for learning. Located in an attractive Somerset village six miles north of Yeovil in South Somerset, it enjoys an enviable country setting and excellent grounds. The caring and supportive character of the school enables children to flourish in a community where strong values are nurtured. The ideal candidate will: • Be an influential, inspirational and effective school leader, committed to delivering successful outcomes. • Possess personal integrity and gravitas, a balanced approach when making decisions and the ability to lead and motivate a team of professional staff. • Have a keen and knowledgeable awareness of best UK educational practice, with the capacity to combine academic, pastoral and out of school activities cohesively to the children’s benefit. • Be a confident and impressive communicator who will command the interest and imagination of staff, pupils and parents and possess a natural flair for PR and networking. • Be able to develop and deliver a financially and environmentally sustainable long-term future for the school. • Be willing to commit fully to the overall success of Ash Primary School and its pupils within the context of the wider village and catchment community. The start date for this post is September 2020. Full information about this role is available in the candidate information pack. https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/headteacher-97/ For more information please contact the school on 01935 822674 to arrange to speak to either the Chair of Governors, Ed Lockington or the current Headteacher, Nicola Roberts. Applications are to be sent directly to [email protected] Closing date 3rd February 2020.
HEADSHIP (Academy)
Durleigh Road, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 7HW 01278 455531
HEAD OF SCHOOL at Spaxton Church of England Primary School Full-time Permanent Leadership Pay Spine 4-8 (negotiable according to experience) Start date: September 2020 (or as soon as possible).
Are you a Headteacher/Head of School looking for a new challenge, or an Assistant Headteacher/Senior Teacher looking to make a first move into headship? If you have the vision and ambition to lead one of our primary schools into the next chapter of their development, then this is an excellent opportunity for you to flourish in a small school setting to develop your vision and values for our school, develop new staff, and contribute to the development of the Trust. There is an element of teaching attached to this appointment. Spaxton C of E Primary School is situated in a beautiful village in rural Somerset close to the towns of Bridgwater and Taunton and at the foot of the Quantock Hills. The school has an Ofsted rating of
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Outstanding and is characterised by its strong Church ethos, child-centred culture and high standards of achievement. As a Multi-Academy Trust and Teaching School, our Trust is well-positioned to recruit and develop high quality teachers who aspire to be expert practitioners and leaders working across the Trust. The Quantock Education Trust can offer you: • Membership of a highly inclusive learning community which promotes collaboration and a sense of pride and identity; • Professional and personal development through bespoke career planning; • Inspirational and caring staff and governors providing mutual support within schools and across the Trust; • A culture and ethos focused on improving the life opportunities for all children and young people, through the development of character, a strong work ethic and a caring and inclusive approach to staff and child well-being; • Well motivated, happy and enthusiastic learners; • A wide range of extra-curricular activities which support the academic and personal development of every child; • A full programme of induction and support for new staff; • A culture of high expectation and professional standards; • Professional support from the CEO and executive leaders and well-established school to school collaboration; • A comprehensive school improvement programme tailored to the needs of each school; • Close links with the diocese, the Diocese of Bath and Wells and the Local Authority. For an application pack please go to: www.quantockedtrust.co.uk Closing date: noon on 12 February 2020 Interview date: 28 February 2020 We reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate. The Quantock Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all our staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, proof of Right to Work in the UK and other pre-employment checks.
HEADTEACHER - The Kings of Wessex Academy Leadership Scale L25 – L31 (£74102 - £85825) To Start September 2020
The Wessex Learning Trust is seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational Headteacher at The Kings of Wessex Academy. As one of the top-performing 13-18 year schools in the South West, The Kings of Wessex Academy strives to provide a first-class education for all. There are currently 1100 students on our roll, including a popular Sixth Form of 300 students. We are proud of our traditional values, our care for young people, commitment to academic success and the excellent reputation we enjoy within the community. The latest Ofsted inspection judged Kings to be ‘Good’. The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to appointing a Headteacher who has: • Excellent leadership, management, communication and personal skills • Drive and commitment to ensure the Academy continues its recent impressive upward trajectory • Track record as an outstanding teacher and leader and the ability to lead and inspire colleagues • Deep knowledge of teaching and learning 5
• Determination to ensure no student is left behind and all students reach their potential • Good understanding of all aspects of the curriculum • Experience and success within a leadership team • Ability and desire to lead in all academic, pastoral and business matters • Total commitment to ensure the safeguarding of all students • A good sense of humour If you are an existing Headteacher or a member of a successful leadership team with a proven track record of success, a strategic thinker with the skills, ability and passion to support young people to achieve and flourish within a superb Academy, we would be delighted to hear from you. For full details of this position, together with the application process, please visit our website: www.kowessex.co.uk. Completed applications should be returned by email to: [email protected] or by post for the attention of Mrs F Prewett, HR Administrator. Closing dates for applications Monday 10 February 2020 at 8.00 am Interviews will be held over two days on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 February 2020 This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure Procedure
PRIMARY (SCC)
Parkfield Primary School, Parkfield Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4RT Headteacher: Mr Gareth Jones Telephone: (01823) 282125 Email: [email protected] Website: www.parkfieldschool.co.uk Age Range 4-11 NoR- 413
KEY STAGE 1 TEACHER MPS 1-6
Required from February 24th or 20th April 2020, Parkfield Primary School is looking for an effective and enthusiastic full time Key Stage 1 classroom teacher who will be able to complement our already dedicated hardworking staff team. The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher with high expectations who is committed to providing a welcoming, stimulating learning experience for all the children at Parkfield. We encourage you to apply if you want to work somewhere: • that fosters a love of learning • where the focus is on the child • where dedication is strongly valued • that wants to help the next generation reach their full potential The successful candidate will: • be an excellent and enthusiastic teacher committed to fostering a love of learning • put children at the forefront of everything they do, ensuring that they are challenged and motivated in order to be excited about their learning • be fully committed to our school vision, values and aims • have a passion for inclusion and the belief that every child has the right to the best possible education • have high expectations of all children both in terms of their behaviour for learning and their achievement • be able to work in partnership with pupils, staff, governors, parents and the wider community in order to provide the best opportunities for our children • have high expectations of themselves and all stakeholders • be a reflective learner who is always open to new initiatives
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In return we can offer you: • children who are well behaved and enjoy learning • the chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and their families • a strong, dedicated, hardworking and friendly school team, who will support you and learn from your ideas • a supportive local community who are fully committed to the school • the opportunity for professional development and to develop your career Closing Date: 9am 4th February 2020 Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school business manager, Mrs Scott, to arrange a visit. Application forms and further details are available below, from the school or from the school website: http://www.parkfieldschool.co.uk The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
St Mary’s Church of England Primary School, Oakfield Road, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 7LX NOR: 466 Age Range 2-11 Tel: 01278 422691 Email: [email protected] www.stmarysbridgwater.co.ukWe
YEAR 5 CLASS TEACHER To Commence April 2020 Teachers Main Pay Scale (MPS 1–6)
About our school: ▪ St Mary’s CEVC Primary School is ‘an exciting place to learn’. Ofsted October 2019 ▪ We are a friendly, popular and successful school, set in extensive and attractive grounds on the west side of Bridgwater. ▪ Our children are hardworking and highly motivated and their behaviour is outstanding. ▪ We enjoy excellent relationships with parents and the wider community, including our local Church. ▪ Staff and Governors are supportive and friendly, and are committed to achieving the very best for the children in our care. We are looking for a teacher who is: • An excellent classroom practitioner, who has high expectations and can engage, motivate and challenge pupils • Enthusiastic and has strong interpersonal skills to join our hardworking and forward thinking team • Passionate about the development of the whole child, pastoral as well as academic • Organised, and can be an effective subject leader Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. An application form is available on the school’s website: www.stmarysbridgwater.co.uk or, alternatively, please request a form via email: [email protected] Closing date: 5.00pm Thursday 30th January 2020 Interviews: Wednesday 5th February 2020
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PRIMARY (Academy)
Durleigh Road, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 7HW 01278 455531
TEACHER OF RECEPTION/YEAR 1 at Spaxton Church of England Primary School Full-time (Part-time also considered) Permanent Teacher’s Main or Upper pay scale Start date: April 2020 (or September 2020)
We have an exciting opportunity for a creative and committed Reception/Year 1 practitioner, who has high aspirations and expectations of children and is enthusiastic about promoting a vibrant curriculum for a mixed year group. You will be expected to have strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and be confident in all forms of EYFS assessment. Our delightful children are polite, enthusiastic and hardworking and we have a welcoming family atmosphere and caring ethos based on Church School Values. As a multi-academy trust and a Teaching School, we are well positioned to recruit and develop high quality teachers who aspire to be expert practitioners working across a trust and potentially taking on leadership responsibilities. We work closely with several higher education establishments in the South West and local teaching alliances in order to ensure top quality training opportunities and accredited courses, in addition to our annual in-house programme of personalised training. The Quantock Education Trust can offer you: • Membership of a highly inclusive learning community which promotes collaboration and a sense of pride and identity; • Professional and personal development through bespoke career planning; • Inspirational and caring staff and governors providing mutual support within schools and across the Trust; • A culture and ethos focused on improving the life opportunities for all children and young people, through the development of character, a strong work ethic and a caring and inclusive approach to staff and child well-being • A wide range of extra-curricular activities which support the academic and personal development of every child; • A full programme of induction and support for new staff; • A culture of high expectation and professional standards; • A comprehensive school improvement programme tailored to the needs of each school; • Close links with the diocese, the Diocese of Bath and Wells and the Local Authority. The school is ideally looking for an experienced Early Years Teacher, however we will consider an outstanding and motivated Primary NQT. If you are an outstanding classroom practitioner who is passionate about the education of all children, and who understands how to make learning fun, then please visit our website and view our video to gain an insight into our school. For an application pack please go to: www.quantockedtrust.co.uk Closing date: noon on 3 February 2020 Interview date: 12 February 2020 We reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate. The Quantock Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all our staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, proof of Right to Work in the UK and other pre-employment checks.
TEACHER OF YEAR 4/5/6 at Spaxton Church of England Primary School Full-time Permanent Teacher’s Main or Upper pay scale Start date: September 2020
Are you an experienced, creative and passionate teacher seeking a new challenge with responsibility? We have an exciting opportunity for a committed practitioner to teach a mixed class of years 4/5/6 to join our supportive team. We welcome applications from candidates who have high aspirations and expectations of children and are enthusiastic about promoting a vibrant curriculum for a mixed year group. You will be expected to have strong knowledge of the KS2 framework and be confident in all forms of the relevant assessments (including Yr 6 SATS). Our delightful children are polite, enthusiastic and hardworking and we have a welcoming family atmosphere and caring ethos based on Church School Values. As a multi-academy trust and a Teaching School, we are well positioned to recruit and develop high quality teachers who aspire to be expert practitioners working across a trust and potentially taking on leadership responsibilities. We work closely with several higher education establishments in the South West and local teaching alliances in order to ensure top quality training opportunities and accredited courses, in addition to our annual in-house programme of personalised training. The Quantock Education Trust can offer you: • Membership of a highly inclusive learning community which promotes collaboration and a sense of pride and identity; • Professional and personal development through bespoke career planning; • Inspirational and caring staff and governors providing mutual support within schools and across the Trust; • A culture and ethos focused on improving the life opportunities for all children and young people, through the development of character, a strong work ethic and a caring and inclusive approach to staff and child well-being • A wide range of extra-curricular activities which support the academic and personal development of every child; • A full programme of induction and support for new staff; • A culture of high expectation and professional standards; • A comprehensive school improvement programme tailored to the needs of each school; • Close links with the diocese, the Diocese of Bath and Wells and the Local Authority. If you are an outstanding classroom practitioner who is passionate about the education of all children, and who understands how to make learning fun, then please visit our website and view our video to gain an insight into our school. For an application pack please go to: www.quantockedtrust.co.uk Closing date: noon on 12 February 2020 Interview date: 2 March 2020 We reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate. The Quantock Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all our staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, proof of Right to Work in the UK and other pre-employment checks.
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Hambridge Primary School, Hambridge, Langport, Somerset, TA10 0AZ
Required for April 2020 CLASS TEACHER – Fixed Term Full Time Post Salary M1-M6
We would like to invite applications for a full time class teacher post at Hambridge Primary School, part of the Levels Academy Trust. We are all looking forward to meeting our newest colleague who will ensure our children receive the best education possible in friendly and supportive surroundings. We know that our school can only be as good as our staff team. Our school of 145 pupils is situated in the middle of The Somerset Levels within a village. We have combined our beautiful setting with great facilities to allow for memorable learning experiences for our pupils and a well-resourced work place for the staff team. We are very keen that anyone applying should, wherever possible, visit our fabulous school by booking a visit with Judith Izzard on 01460 281370. We welcome applications from teachers at all stages of their career and with specialisms in any age range or subject. The Levels Academy Trust is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. The appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced clearance via the disclosure procedure. Application packs are available on the school website http://www.hambridgeprimaryschool.co.uk/ or from the school [email protected] Closing Date: Monday 10th February Interview Date: Thursday 27th February
St John and St Francis Church School Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5BP 01278 [email protected] www.stjohnstfrancisbwmat.org
2 x 0.4 KS2 CLASS TEACHERS Required or 1 x 0.8 KS2 Class Teacher Main Scale 1 – 6 (£24,373 - £35,971) Pro Rata Full Time Equivalent
St John and St Francis Church School is looking for two 0.4 or one 0.8 enthusiastic and talented teachers to join our Key Stage 2 team. The successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to plan exciting, creative and challenging learning experiences with high expectations of enjoyment, achievement and behaviour. NQTs are welcome to apply. We are looking for teachers who: • have high expectations in behaviour and learning • are able to challenge, inspire and support all children’s progress • able to create a high-quality stimulating, interactive and creative learning environment • able to work effectively within our hardworking, talented and friendly team • able to support the distinctive nature of a church school We can offer: • enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking children with good attitudes to learning
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• a caring and supportive Christian school • a commitment to professional development • the opportunity to work effectively with other schools within our Trust Visits from prospective candidates to the school prior to the application are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please book an appointment via phone (01278 456918) or email the School Business Manager, Naomi Chandler at [email protected] Benefits of working for the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust include; a generous pension scheme, enhanced sickness and parental benefits and a supportive working environment. The Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks. Please download an Application Pack from our website and return, accompanied by a full letter of application to the school office by post, or email the School Business Manager – [email protected]. Closing date: Tuesday 5th February 2020 at 12 noon Interview date: Wednesday 12th February 2020 This post will commence: 20th April 2020 (or as soon as notice period dictates)
MIDDLE (SCC)
Swanmead Community School, Ditton Street, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 OBL Tel: 01460 52431 Email: [email protected] Headteacher: Mr Mark Walker
TEACHER OF MATHS
Required from the Summer Term 2020, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of our vibrant, happy, successful Middle School (ages 9 to 13). The Governors, Headteacher and pupils wish to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Teacher of Maths to be part of our staff team as we embark on converting to an Academy in the next few months. You must: • Be an excellent classroom practitioner. • Be able to evidence teaching at a consistently good or outstanding level. • Have the ability to establish positive relationships with children, staff and parents. • Have a desire to contribute to the wider curriculum in our successful school. Applications are welcome from experienced maths teachers, primary practitioners and NQTs. Contract: Permanent, Full Time Post starting Monday 20th April 2020 Scale: Teachers’ Main Pay Scale + UPS for the right candidate Closing Date: Thursday 6th February 2020 Interview Date: Thursday 13th February 2020 Visits to the school are recommended and encouraged. An application form and further details are available from the school office, or visit our school website – www.swanmeadschool.co.uk All posts require a criminal background check as the school is fully committed to rigorous safeguarding procedures as well as equal opportunities.
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SECONDARY (SCC)
Robert Blake, Hamp Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6AW 11-16 mixed comprehensive NOR: 855
ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER (Inclusion) Salary: L12-16 Start: September 2020 or sooner if possible
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational senior leader to join our team. Robert Blake is a thriving and rapidly growing comprehensive school with a forecast of around 920 students for September 2020. You must be a practising SENCo holding the qualification. The school is an exciting place to work, with the development of SEND a key focus for us. This is a fabulous opportunity to help shape the future direction of the school in general, and SEND in particular. Our ethos of ‘Aspire, Achieve, Celebrate’ lies at the heart of all we do. We are very proud of all our students’ achievements and the quality of care and support given to them by staff. The school is located less than 2 miles from J24 of the M5 in Bridgwater and is in a stunning, state of the art facility. We are committed to the continuous professional development of staff and will provide opportunities for you to shine and flourish. Closing date: 3rd Feb 2020 (12 noon) Interviews: 12th and 13th Feb 2020 An application pack is available from the school website: www.robertblake.org.uk This post is subject to a criminal background check via the Vetting & Barring Scheme
Heathfield Community School, School Road, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8PD Telephone: (01823) 412396 Fax: (01823) 413119 email: [email protected] www.heathfieldcommunityschool.com Age range: 11-19, NOR: 1327
Full-time TEACHER OF MATHS
Permanent position required from September 2020 to join a highly committed, good-humoured and successful team who achieve excellent exam results. Heathfield is an oversubscribed, mixed 11-19 community comprehensive school which prides itself on providing an excellent education within a happy and supportive environment. “High expectations, a relentless drive to improve teaching and learning and a deep conviction that every student matters lie at the heart of the school” - Ofsted For further information please contact Anne Treeby or download an application form and further details from our school website. Closing date: Thursday 30 January 2020 Interviews: Wednesday 5 February 2020
SECONDARY (Academy)
HEAD OF ENGLISH Start date: April / September 2020 Full-time, permanent Salary: Qualified Teacher’s Pay Scale, plus TLR 2D, which currently equates to £6,515 per annum
Bridgwater and Taunton College Trust and the Governors of Stanchester Academy wish to appoint a dynamic and talented Head of English.
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This is an incredibly exciting time for Stanchester Academy having just received an Ofsted rating of Good (October 2019) and having joined a highly successful Multi Academy Trust (December 1st 2019). The Academy is also in a period of growth having increased its published admission number from 120 to 180 over the last three years to account for the preferences of families within the community. The Academy draws from nine rurally located feeder primary schools all of whom work closely with the Academy to provide exceptional transition experiences for young people. We are looking for an outstanding English teacher with the ability to lead on developments across the key stages to facilitate improved KS4 outcomes, as well as the acquisition and development of language and cultural capital across the Academy. You will have the opportunity to work with enthusiastic, innovative staff who are competitive and ambitious about improving outcomes for children You will need to be an effective classroom practitioner with a good track record of positive outcomes at GCSE but be looking for a new challenge. You might already have some experience of leading a whole school initiative or mentoring/coaching colleagues and be looking to gain some leadership experience. The successful candidate will possess the ability to inspire both staff and students and will demonstrate an intense curiosity about how we learn and develop language skills. We strongly believe that positive outcomes for our students come from the professionalism, commitment and passion displayed by our staff and invite you to join our successful team. Do please come to visit us and see what an exciting opportunity our Academy can offer to a teacher looking to develop their leadership skills. You can make a significant contribution to narrowing the gap in achievement and attainment for our students and enabling them to go beyond their best. What we offer: • A Trust wide leadership competencies framework • A Trust wide staff wellbeing policy • Personalised professional development supported by an exceptional team within the Academy and driven through The Continual Professional Growth Policy which replaces appraisal and pay progression • Stanchester Academy is set in a rural location in the South Somerset countryside within a mile of the A303, close to Yeovil and benefits from exceptionally good rail links to major cities in the UK including London, Bristol, Bath & Exeter Please note, although we are ideally looking for a full-time colleague, we are open to discussing flexible working options. For more information about the role, department and letter from our Headteacher Amy Joynes, please view the Recruitment Pack. Please click the ‘Quick Apply’ button below to complete the application form, Or see the details on our vacancies page at: www.stanchester-academy.co.uk For further information contact, Liz Joynes by telephone: 01935 827240, or by email: [email protected] Closing date for applications is 12 noon, Friday 7th February 2020 ‘The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position’.
Haygrove School Durleigh Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7HW
SENDCO Permanent, full-time from September 2020. Qualified Teachers’ pay scale
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The post is key in terms of enhancing and ensuring the positive life chances for students through opportunity, success and achievement. You will be responsible for reviewing and developing intervention strategies to support best practice in the classroom. The successful candidate will be someone who can inspire a team of LSAs and other professionals to make a positive difference to the lives of all students with SEN or a disability, providing them with the level of support and challenge that will see them achieve their full potential. We are an over-subscribed 11-16 mixed school in the beautiful county of Somerset with a reputation for excellent academic results, good standards of behaviour and a caring and inclusive environment. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2016, our outstanding GCSE results are amongst the best in the county with 76% achieving grade 9-4 in English and 73% achieving grade 9-4 in Maths. As a multi-academy trust we are well positioned to recruit and develop high quality teachers who aspire to be expert practitioners working across a trust and potentially taking on leadership responsibilities. We work closely with several higher education establishments in the South West and local teaching alliances in order to ensure top quality training opportunities and accredited courses, in addition to our annual in-house programme of personalised training. The successful candidate will: • Possess a National SENCO award or equivalent (or be working towards this) • Be a highly motivated individual who can integrate themselves into and drive forward a successful team • Have the ability to engage and inspire students and build excellent relationships • Be committed to continuous improvement and the development of the Quantock Education Trust • Be committed to the ethos, values and vision of the Quantock Education Trust • Be enthusiastic and ambitious in continually improving teaching and learning • Be enthusiastic and ambitious about own career development In return, Quantock Education Trust can offer you: • A personalised professional development programme • An inspirational staff team who willingly support each other • A caring ethos that inspires success for all • Well motivated and enthusiastic learners • A wide range of extra-curricular activities • A full programme of induction and support for new staff • A culture of high expectation and professional standards
TEACHER OF ENGLISH Permanent, Full-time from September 2020
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and forward thinking practitioner of English with a passion for their subject to join our outstanding team with effect from 1 September 2020. If you are a determined individual with a drive to ensuring students reach their potential, and who can make a significant contribution to our highly successful English department, then we’d love to hear from you. We especially welcome applications from NQT colleagues as well as experienced teachers. We are an over-subscribed 11-16 mixed school in the beautiful county of Somerset with a reputation for excellent academic results, good standards of behaviour and a caring and inclusive environment. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2016, our outstanding GCSE results are amongst the best in the county with 76% achieving grade 9-4 in English and 73% achieving grade 9-4 in Maths. We can offer you the opportunity to advance your career within a supportive academy environment. As a multi-academy trust we are well positioned to recruit and develop high quality teachers who aspire to be expert practitioners working across a trust and potentially taking on leadership responsibilities. We work closely with several higher education establishments in the South West and local teaching
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For an application pack, please go to: https://www.haygroveschool.co.uk/about- us/vacancies.htm Closing date: noon on 13 February 2020 Interviews: 28 February 2020 Early applications are strongly encouraged and we reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate before the above dates. The Quantock Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Quantock Education Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer This post is subject to relevant DBS checks, Right to Work in the UK and other pre-employment checks
TEACHER OF ENGLISH Required for January 2020 start (or as soon as after) Fixed Term (until 31 August 2020) Suitable for an Experienced Teacher or NQT
We want to hear from you if you are a committed, highly motivated Teacher of English, or an NQT aspiring to be such a teacher, who has a passion for seeing young people succeed. We can offer you: • The full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff • The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Academy • Professional development to support you in your career • The opportunity to work with motivated students and supportive parents • Potential opportunity to teach in Sixth Form • Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and cycle to work scheme • An attractive location in the Somerset village of Cheddar, close to Bristol
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Candidates will need to demonstrate they are: • An outstanding teacher (or an NQT aspiring to be outstanding) • Able to consistently teach inspirational lessons and have good subject knowledge • Organised and have excellent communication skills • A strategic thinker and creative problem-solver • Innovative, enthusiastic and passionate about their subject • An outstanding teacher who has vision, drive and a determination to succeed in maximising attainment potential • Has relevant experience of GCSE grades 1-9 For an informal discussion, please contact Mrs N Ashurst, Subject Leader for English on 01934 742608. We are committed to offering excellent opportunities for CPD. Closing date: Monday 27 January 2020 – 8.00 am Provisional Interview date: To be confirmed To apply for this position, please complete a teaching staff application form, (which is available on our website), together with a letter of application for the attention of Mr G Ball (Executive Head Teacher). Your letter should be no more than two pages of A4, detailing your experience to date and why you are the best candidate for the position. Completed applications should be returned by post or by email to [email protected] This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure Procedure
Stiby Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3EP 11-16 Academy, NOR 900
TEACHER OF ENGLISH Suitable for NQTs. Salary: Mainscale, Contract term: Permanent, Full Time Start date: September 2020
If you are a teacher who is enthusiastic, committed to delivering the highest standards of teaching and learning then we are keen for you to apply for the post of Teacher of English at Westfield Academy. We are an 11-16 co-educational school, in Somerset, serving the town of Yeovil and the surrounding villages. Westfield is an oversubscribed and successful school with a good reputation. Student numbers are increasing and are set to continue to grow significantly over the next few years. ‘This school continues to be good’. (Ofsted, May 2018) We can offer you: ● A committed and supportive leadership team, teaching and support staff ● A range of career development opportunities including induction and mentoring ● A stable and caring school community with well behaved, motivated and delightful students ● A school that is financially stable and well-managed ● A pleasant, green site with outstanding facilities ● An opportunity to live and work in fantastic part of the country. We are looking for people with: • A passion for learning and teaching and an ambition to develop their own practice • The ability to inspire students to attain the highest possible outcomes Westfield Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, including the barred list, as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2019).
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For further details please follow the links below and visit our website www.westfieldacademy.co.uk or contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Lisa Jeffreys, tel: 01935 446851, email: [email protected]. The deadline for applications is Monday 3 February 2020 at 12:00pm Interviews will take place on Friday 7 February 2020 Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 5:00pm on Monday 3 February 2020
The Castle School, Wellington Road, Taunton, Somerset TA1 5AU Tel: 01823 274073 www.castleschool.co.uk
The Castle School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated full-time SECOND IN DEPARTMENT FOR MATHS (TLR2b) to start in September 2020. Situated in Taunton, the historic county town of Somerset, The Castle School is an outstanding and over-subscribed academy with an enviable record of academic success over many years. At The Castle School we are fortunate to have students who are motivated and enthusiastic about learning and taking part in the huge range of enrichment on offer. We have very high expectations of ourselves and of our students. We invest heavily in our staff and have a superb reputation for outstanding support and development for teachers, particularly for NQTs. The successful candidate will join our outstanding Trust comprising two secondary schools, a growing number of primary schools and a successful and thriving Teaching School which offers a range of excellent opportunities to both experienced and newly qualified teachers. You should be a committed and high-quality teacher wishing to join extremely effective and supportive department. NQTs and experienced teachers are equally welcome to apply. Application packs for the above post are available via the school website www.castleschool.co.uk. The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 3rd February 2020, however early applications are encouraged with shortlisting taking place as applications are received.
The Castle School is looking to appoint a high-quality full-time TEACHERS OF MATHS for September 2020. Situated in Taunton, the historic county town of Somerset, The Castle School is an outstanding and over-subscribed academy with an enviable record of academic success over many years. At The Castle School we are fortunate to have students who are motivated and enthusiastic about learning and taking part in the huge range of enrichment on offer. We have very high expectations of ourselves and of our students. We invest heavily in our staff and have a superb reputation for outstanding support and development for teachers, particularly for NQTs. There are great career opportunities in working across the Trust, comprising two secondary schools, a growing number of primary schools and a successful and thriving Teaching School which offers a range of excellent opportunities to both experienced and newly qualified teachers. You should be a committed and high-quality teacher wishing to join extremely effective and supportive departments. NQTs and experienced teachers are equally welcome to apply. Application packs for the above post are available via the school website www.castleschool.co.uk. The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 3rd February 2020, however early applications are encouraged with shortlisting taking place as applications are received.
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The Castle School is looking to appoint a Part Time TEACHER OF SPANISH from September 2020. We are currently seeking a Teacher of Spanish to join our warm and supportive team. The successful candidate will join our outstanding Trust comprising two secondary schools, a growing number of primary schools and a successful and thriving Teaching School which offers a range of excellent opportunities to both experienced and newly qualified teachers. Situated in Taunton and Wellington, the historic county towns of Somerset, The Castle Partnership Trust has been established since 2014 and is well regarded in both towns. The surrounding area boasts a range of stunning landscapes whilst still offering excellent transport links via the M5. Somerset is a lovely place for families and as a member of the staff, you will be assured a place for your children at our schools. At The Castle Partnership Trust we are fortunate to have students who are motivated and enthusiastic about learning and taking part in the huge range of enrichment on offer. The Castle Partnership Trust is committed to providing strong professional development support for all colleagues who work with us. As a Teaching School and Trust sponsor, there are opportunities to build a fantastic CV working with working across The Castle Partnership Trust and within our Partnership of four secondary schools. For application packs and more information about The Castle Partnership Trust, please visit www.castleschool.co.uk Closing date for application is 9am on Monday 27th January 2020 with interviews to take place soon after.
TEACHER OF RE – full time From September 2020
Are you looking to join a thriving Trust with an outstanding record of achievement and staff development? Applications are welcome from candidates for a full time Teacher of RE, who must be able to teach GCSE Philosophy, Ethics and Religion to KS4, from September 2020. The successful candidate will join our outstanding Trust comprising two secondary schools, a growing number of primary schools and a successful and thriving Teaching School which offers a range of excellent opportunities to both experienced and newly qualified teachers. Situated in Taunton and Wellington, the historic county towns of Somerset, The Castle Partnership Trust has been established since 2014 and is well regarded in both towns. The surrounding area boasts a range of stunning landscapes whilst still offering excellent transport links via the M5. Somerset is a lovely place for families and as a member of the staff, you will be assured a place for your children at our schools. At The Castle Partnership Trust we are fortunate to have students who are motivated and enthusiastic about learning and taking part in the huge range of enrichment on offer. The Castle Partnership Trust is committed to providing strong professional development support for all colleagues who work with us. As a Teaching School and Trust sponsor, there are opportunities to build a fantastic CV working with working across The Castle Partnership Trust and within our Partnership of four schools. For application packs and more information about The Castle School, please visit www.castleschool.co.uk. The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 27th January 2020.
The Castle Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work here to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosures.
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Fiveways School, Victoria Road, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 5AZ Specialist in Communication & Interaction Tel: 01935 476227
TEACHER 4/5 days per week. Permanent Contract To start April/September 2020 MPS/UPS Plus a minimum of 1 SEN point
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We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic teacher to complement our very committed teaching team. The quality of all our staff lies at the heart of our very high standards. Outstanding OFSTED 2005, 2008, 2014 & 2017. We are also a Teaching School. Experience and a real commitment to special needs and SEMH would be a significant advantage. For further information please contact the Headteacher, Mr Mark Collis. Visits are welcome. Job Description/Person Specification and Application Forms are available from the school website: www.fivewaysschool.co.uk Closing date: Monday 9th March – Strictly at 9.00am Interviews: Friday 27th March 2020 The school employs a rigorous “safeguarding” approach to recruitment Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
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Chard School, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1QA
KS2 TEACHER & HEAD OF SCIENCE Required from April 2020 Full time post Salary based on experience
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and self-motivated KS2 Teacher and Head of Science who would relish the opportunity to join the Prep School teaching team within our unique Independent Day School. The role will involve the successful candidate in working alongside colleagues to facilitate an exciting curriculum for our Prep classes. The appointed candidate will teach curriculum subjects across our Prep classes and be responsible for leading science across our school. Successful candidates must: – • Be fully qualified excellent KS2 practitioners with a deep knowledge of the curriculum and assessment methods. • Have a passion for teaching science and proven experience of leading a curriculum subject. • Be creative in their teaching approach and have experience of developing individualised learning for children. • Be flexible in their approach and a skilled team player. • Be a good communicator with strong interpersonal skills. To view the full job description, please visit: http://chardschool.co.uk/media/Prep-School-KS2-Teacher-Head-of-Science-person-specification.pdf Chard School is an expanding Prep School which offers delightful, well-motivated children, a friendly environment with excellent facilities and supportive staff, parents and governors. Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged via the school office. Tel: 01460 63234 Email: [email protected] http://chardschool.co.uk/job-vacancies/ Applications should be made in the form of a CV and covering letter from teachers with KS2 experience and with a desire to further their teaching experience within our Prep School. Please send applications to: [email protected] Closing date for applications: 12pm on Thursday 6 February 2020 Interviews: Wednesday 12 February 2020
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3 Dimensions
SEN TUTOR – with Progression Opportunities.
3 Dimensions is an approved independent special school catering for 7-25 year old pupils. It is accredited by the National Autistic Society for the quality of its provision. We aim to provide a personalised curriculum and a quality education designed to meet each individual young person’s needs in an environment that is warm, secure and nurturing. We are now looking for a specialist Tutor to join our team of highly dedicated staff and who has the drive to make a positive change through education. The successful candidate must be able to work with children and young adults with SEN including social/emotional difficulties and very challenging behaviours. The role includes teaching core subjects up to at least foundation GCSE level. This opportunity is for a part-time position, term time only. It requires experience and a relevant qualification level 4 or above in teaching and learning. Pay would be £18,000 – £20,500. Qualified teachers would also be considered and potentially be able to receive a pro rata salary on the main pay scale. Progression – we are excited to be able to offer this role with a progression opportunity to train up for a promotion to Class Teacher. This would require a personalised training plan dependent on the candidates current experience and knowledge. A promotion would see a salary increase onto the Teachers Payscale. Completed application forms should be returned as soon as possible. Please note that to ensure safeguarding you will have to have an enhanced DBS check. Driving Licence PLEASE NOTE: We only accept applications from candidates who have completed the company's application form. If you would like an application form and job description sent to you please call 01460 68055 or email: [email protected] Alternatively you can visit our website (https://www.3dimensions.org.uk/recruitment/) and download an application form and the job description.
Willows Devon
QUALIFIED TEACHER VACANCIES (Part-Time & Full Time) (New Posts Due to Pending Expansion)
You will need to be compassionate, emotionally strong, organised, committed, determined, resilient and flexible...and an inspirational teacher with cross-curricular interests. We run a 4 Term Year. Our last Ofsted achieved a 'Secure Good'…just 6 months after opening. Salary by negotiation. Start date flexible. Willows21 is an all-girls residential provision for children who have experienced severe family crisis Join us and help make a difference. Deadline: February 28th 2020 Applications to: Head of Education Email address: [email protected] to request an application form
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