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Teacher of Science - Click for more details
Teacher of Science (suitable for ECTs)
Required September 2024
The role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and talented practitioner to join our science department and enthuse the next generation of scientists. We welcome applications from science teachers of any discipline. From September all GCSE students will embark on Triple Science and all three sciences are taught at A level. The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner or if new to the profession, will have the potential to be so, with the ability to inspire young people in the study of science and enable them to become scientifically literate citizens.
We are ambitious for the continued development of science provision here at Shenfield High School and want to recruit colleagues with creativity, talent and passion that they can use to communicate the magic of science to students across all phases.
Our School
Shenfield High School is a standalone 11-18 Academy with a comprehensive ethos and a commitment to high academic standards supported by a significant investment in pastoral care and wellbeing.
The school is conveniently located close to Shenfield mainline station on the line into London Liverpool Street and home to the eastern terminus of the new cross rail Elizabeth Line.
We can offer you:
• Outer Fringe allowance
• A ‘Golden Handshake’ if you are a direct applicant to the school
• Competitive teaching allocation (all teaching allocations were reduced across the board in 2023-24)
• Employee Assistance programme
• Continuous CPD programme including NPQs and National College qualifications
• A ‘Year 3’ ECT programme providing continued support if recently qualified
If you would like an informal discussion about this position and/or a pre-application visit please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Watson: c.watson@shenfield.essex.sch.uk
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced disclosure check and positive references.
Application details from the school’s website: www.shenfield.essex.sch.uk. Please apply using the application form and a covering letter that outlines how your experience and skills fulfils the job description and person specification; CVs are also welcome.
Closing Date is Friday 13th May at 9a.m.
Applications close Monday 13th May 2024
Teacher of Engineering - Click for more details
Teacher of Engineering
Required September 2024
Full time or Part Time considered
The role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and talented practitioner to join our science and engineering department. Engineering is a popular choice at KS4 with eight groups currently running across years 10 and 11. The KS4 curriculum has the space available to accommodate creative input and a focus on interests. The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner or if new to the profession, will have the potential to be so, with the ability to inspire the next generation of engineers.
We are ambitious for the continued development of engineering provision here at Shenfield High School potentially beyond KS4 and want to recruit colleagues with the knowledge and skills to support this. As well as applicants who are able to solely teach engineering, we are also interested to hear from applicants who can combine engineering with science and/ or maths.
Our School
Shenfield High School is a standalone 11-18 Academy with a comprehensive ethos and a commitment to high academic standards supported by a significant investment in pastoral care and wellbeing.
The school is conveniently located close to Shenfield mainline station on the line into London Liverpool Street and home to the eastern terminus of the new cross rail Elizabeth Line.
We can offer you:
• Outer Fringe allowance
• A ‘Golden Handshake’ if you are a direct applicant to the school
• Competitive teaching allocation (all teaching allocations were reduced across the board in 2023-24)
• Employee Assistance programme
• Continuous CPD programme including NPQs and National College qualifications
• A ‘Year 3’ ECT programme providing continued support if recently qualified
If you would like an informal discussion about this position and/or a pre-application visit please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Watson: c.watson@shenfield.essex.sch.uk
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced disclosure check and positive references.
Application details from the school’s website: www.shenfield.essex.sch.uk. Please apply using the application form and a covering letter that outlines how your experience and skills fulfils the job description and person specification; CVs are also welcome.
Closing Date is Friday 13th May at 9 a.m.
Applications close Monday 13th May 2024
Team Leader for Computer Science - Click for more details
Team Leader for Computer Science
TLR2C £7,841
Required for September 2024 a charismatic and dynamic individual to lead our Computer Science department. The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner with the ability to inspire others to excel and the knowledge and ideas to continue the development of the Computer Science curricula for the benefit of all students across all phases.
Our department has two designated IT suites that have both recently benefited from infrastructure upgrades, including new computers, new 75” screens and air-con. The Computer Science department consists of four subject specialists. At KS3, students receive an hour per week of Computing, starting from year 7. At GCSE, we deliver the OCR specification, with healthy participation numbers. Our most recent GCSE results far exceeded national average. We have recently developed our offer as a department by introducing A Level Computer Science, of which participation numbers are also healthy.
Shenfield High School is a standalone 11-18 Academy with a comprehensive ethos and a commitment to high academic standards supported by a significant investment in pastoral care and wellbeing.
The school is conveniently located close to Shenfield mainline station on the line into London Liverpool Street and home to the eastern terminus of the new cross rail Elizabeth Line. The school’s location attracts outer fringe London allowance.
If you would like an informal discussion about this position and/or a pre-application visit please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Watson: c.watson@shenfield.essex.sch.uk
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced disclosure check and positive references.
Application details from the School’s website: www.shenfield.essex.sch.uk. Please apply using the application form and a covering letter that outlines how your experience and skills fulfils the job description and person specification.
Closing Date is 15th May 2024 (midday)
Applications close Wednesday 15th May 2024
Cleaner - Click for more details
CLEANERS
Required ASAP
Hours : Negotiable
£11.95 per hour
Due to the cleaning contract coming in-house we are now looking for several cleaning staff to join our long serving and experienced team. You will assist the cleaning team to carry out and complete cleaning tasks as set by the school's standards and policies. The role will include all types of cleaning and you will be required to undertake a variety of duties to ensure the essential cleanliness and hygiene of the school. Applicants will need to comply with health and safety rules for safe working and chemical handling. Experience in this field would be beneficial but is not essential as full training will be provided.
Shenfield High School is a standalone 11-18 Academy with a comprehensive ethos and a commitment to high academic standards supported by a significant investment in pastoral care and wellbeing.
The school is conveniently located close to Shenfield mainline station on the line into London Liverpool Street and home to the eastern terminus of the new cross rail Elizabeth Line. The school’s location attracts outer fringe London allowance.
If you would like an informal discussion about this position and/or a pre-application visit please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Watson: c.watson@shenfield.essex.sch.uk
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced disclosure check and positive references.
Closing date for applications: 19th July 2024
For an application form please visit our website or contact our HR Manager Mrs Whordley k.whordley@shenfield.essex.sch.uk
Applications close Friday 19th July 2024
To apply for any position please read our New Applicant Guidance pages linked at the bottom of this page.
CV's are accepted in the first instance. Please complete the details required and attach cv via this link.
Download the Application Form (at the end of this page), complete and accompanied by a Letter of Application return by post for the attention of K. Whordley, HR Manager or email k.whordley@shenfield.essex.sch.uk.
Shenfield High School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We have implemented robust recruitment procedures and checks for appointing staff and volunteers to ensure that every effort is made to recruit candidates who are suitable to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We have developed a positive and proactive approach to safeguarding in order to best protect all children, young people and vulnerable adults who attend or visit the School or engage in associated activities, enabling them to participate and achieve in an enjoyable and safe environment. We facilitate a range of child protection and awareness training for all staff and volunteers and demonstrate best practice in the area of safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people.
We maintain that the welfare of young people is, and must always be, the paramount consideration. All children, young people and vulnerable adults have a right to be protected from abuse regardless of their age, gender, disability, culture, language, racial origin, religious belief or sexual identity. All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately. Working in partnership with children, young people and their parents/carers is an essential element of our work.
Shenfield High School is a co-educational 11-18 academy school with a commitment to high standards, a holistic approach, student wellbeing and learning for life. We expect all staff to share this philosophy. The school is on the London Fringe (easy commuting from Liverpool Street). We are popular and expanding and fully committed to the professional development of all our staff.
Candidates will be expected to complete the Application Form, whether or not they submit a separate CV. On interview day, candidates will be asked to bring photographic proof of identity, a utility bill (to prove their address) and their qualification Certificates. These must be originals (which will be photocopied for our files and returned to you) and are a necessary pre-requisite for the enhanced DBS check required of the successful applicant. In the interview itself, candidates should expect questions probing their commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children.
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