Vacancies

 

Faculty Leader for Science, Full-time, Permanent
L8-12

Whickham School is seeking to recruit an engaging and inspirational Faculty Leader for Science. Our Faculty Leaders are regarded as senior leaders within the school, accountable for the performance of a significant number of staff, as well as contributing to wider school priorities outside of their faculty. As a result this is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual who has a real passion for making a difference to the lives of young people.

We place a strong emphasis on pastoral work and the role of a tutor, and use a restorative approach in supporting pupils. The school is heavily oversubscribed and results are considerably above local and national averages (progress 8 in 23/24 was +0.25). 

Our vision for all our pupils is that they are valued and inspired to be the best that they can be. We seek to develop the following 4 qualities in our pupils:

  • Aspiration – Whickham students set aspirational goals that are ambitious and without limitation.
  • Respect – Without compromise, Whickham students demonstrate respect for themselves, others and their environment.
  • Resilience – Whickham students persevere with challenges especially when faced with setbacks.
  • Empathy – Whickham students strive to be kind, caring and and understanding of each other’s feelings and needs.

One of our unique strengths and selling points is our commitment to staff which includes:

  • Reduced teaching allocation to allow for each faculty to meet collaboratively for an hour each fortnight in specialist subject teams to support subject specific pedagogy and development
  • Access to a range of salary sacrifice schemes (e.g. childcare, bicycle, electric vehicles)
  • Leadership and Teaching & Learning development opportunities
  • A supportive environment where work/life balance issues are considered carefully
  • An ECT programme which receives very positive feedback
  • Access to school fitness facilities out of school hours
  • Higher priority for admission of children of staff into the school

Specific details regarding the role and skills and qualities that the successful candidate will need to demonstrate, are available on TES.

We welcome visits by prospective applicants to the school. Please contact Philip Wheatley (Deputy Headteacher) via email: pwheatley (@whickhamschool.org) if you wish to arrange a time to see the school. Applications should be submitted by 9am on Sunday 26 January 2025. Interviews will be held on Thursday 06 February 2025.

 

Design and Technology Technician

We seek to appoint a design and technology technician with a particular focus on Food.

Grade: D £24,790 to £ 25,183 per annum (actual salary £21,238 – £21,575 for a  time contract)

37 hours per week, 8.15 – 4.15 Monday  – Thursday and 8.15 – 3.45 on Fridays, term time only, 190 days plus 5 INSET days

Details regarding the role and skills and qualities that the successful candidate will need to demonstrate are in the attached job description and person specification. In addition to this we are looking for someone who:

  • Has a keen interest in food and a passion for developing cooking skills with our pupils (experience of working with Food is not essential)
  • Understands the importance of education and the positive impact this has on young people
  • Models school values and beliefs and challenges pupils positively and consistently when they are not upheld
  • Is willing to go the extra mile in supporting our pupils to be the best they can be

Our aim is to ensure every young person is the best they can be and, whilst we have already achieved much in achieving our goal, we recognise that there is so much more we can do. We are proud of our good reputation within the region and positive feedback we receive from students, parents, staff and external organisations such as Ofsted.

To apply for this post please email  your completed application form by 9.00am, Friday 24th January 2025, to recruitment@whickhamschool.org

Safeguarding Statement

Whickham School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.

 

Casual Posts

  • From time to time Whickham School needs people to fulfil casual posts such as mini bus driver, invigilator and caretaker duties.
  • If you are interested in any of these types of roles and are able to work on an ‘as and when’ basis please complete a Support Staff Application Form
  • Please forward your completed application form to  recruitment@whickhamschool.org stating the area of work you are interested in on your email.
  • An enhanced disclosure and reference checks will be taken up prior to you being able to carry out any casual work.

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