St Clere's School
Location
Thurrock, Essex | United Kingdom
Job description
It is an exciting time to join the team at St Clere’s Secondary School! As a result of the expansion of St Clere’s sixth form we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Head of Year 12 to join us in September 2024. We would also consider early start dates to help prepare for increasing student numbers. As Head of Year 12, the successful candidate will provide pastoral care combined with academic support to enable students to achieve their potential. The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge and will join a highly motivated team of superbly collaborative teachers committed to a creative and stimulating approach to teaching and learning, and to instilling a passion in our students. The successful candidate will hold QTS and have the flexibility to travel as you may be occasionally required to work at Brentwood County High School.
The opening of our brand new sixth form at St Clere’s School in 2023 was a very exciting opportunity for new staff, and young people in the local area. We are incredibly lucky to have highly skilled and collaborative teachers who have experience in teaching post 16 at St Clere’s and we welcome the opportunity for new members of staff to join our pre-existing team. As the sixth form expands and we welcome a second cohort of students in 2024, we are looking for people to join us who are equally excited about the journey we are on.
The successful candidate should be able to deliver one of the following subjects:
· Science
· Law/Criminology
· Computing
· Business Studies
St Clere’s School is a high achieving, oversubscribed school with a “Good” Ofsted rating and consistently high student outcomes, demand for places is increasing year on year. We are a popular choice for families because our students succeed in many ways and are taught by staff who teach with great energy and expertise in an environment that has great facilities.
We are very proud of how we value and look after our staff. The school is a part of Osborne Co-operative Academy, where staff wellbeing is a priority. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust promotes staff wellbeing
and progression throughout the trust. One of our former ECT’s at St Clere’s is now Headteacher after progressing his career throughout the trust.
‘Persequi Optima’ (the pursuit of excellence) is our school motto and our mission is to provide a high-quality, comprehensive and meaningful education for all learners. We do this by providing an engaging curriculum in a safe and inspirational environment where high standards and expectations encourage success. We aim to empower our learners so they can apply their acquired skills or knowledge and confidently express themselves throughout their lives and future careers. Our high standards are achieved through effective leadership, outstanding teaching and committed stakeholder engagement from the Trust, Governance and community.
St Clere’s School is a member of Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools’ Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.
In return for your hard work you will receive:
· Relocation package of up to £8,000for new employees renting or buying a property
· Support from highly experienced SLT members, and the wider trust network and collaboration with our other schools
· Support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance
· Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools
· Recognition of continuous service
· Excellent CPD opportunities through the school and the trust
· Fully Subsided Employee Assistance Programme
· Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff
· National Conditions of Service
· Automatic enrolment into the National Teachers Pension Scheme
If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit of the school or for more information speak to Abbie Stonehouse, [email protected] or 01375 648901.
St Clere’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As a Trust, we recognise the value of, and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement () for more information.
If you would like to be considered for this post, application forms are available via our website, Vacancies in our Trust (osborne.coop)
Closing date: Monday 15th April 2024, Midday
Interview date: w/c 29th April 2024
Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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