Head of Year and Subject Teacher (English, Maths, Science or PSHCE)

Court Fields School, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8SW

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of year or phase
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS to UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2b

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an exceptional, motivated and student-focused teacher to join our team as a Head of Year, with a teaching specialism of English, Maths, Science or PSHCE. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is ready to take on a significant pastoral leadership role while continuing to deliver high-quality teaching in their subject area.

The successful candidate will:

• Lead the academic progress, behaviour, attendance and wellbeing of a designated year group.
• Build strong relationships with students, families and staff to create a positive, inclusive and aspirational culture.
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership team, safeguarding leads and pastoral colleagues to ensure every student is supported to achieve, belong and participate.
• Teach their specialist subject to a high standard, contributing to curriculum development and raising achievement across the department.
• Support whole school initiatives and contribute to the wider life of the school.

What the school offers its staff

Our aim is for every child to achieve, belong and participate and this is at the heart of everything we do at Court Fields.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Blackdown Education Partnership 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 candidate will be subject to employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Court Fields School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 826 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Court Fields School website
• Email address: schooloffice@courtfields.bep.ac
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/court-fields-school

Court Fields School has nearly 800 students on roll and is an 11-16 fully comprehensive secondary school. Our 3 values of ‘Achieve, Belong and Participate’ drive all that we do.

At Court Fields School our priority is our students: their academic and pastoral outcomes. We focus on high quality teaching and learning and promote a climate of success and achievement for every student. We have a passion for and a commitment to the core purpose of education and focus relentlessly on each student’s right to the very best provision. We are committed to fostering self-confidence, enthusiasm, perseverance and integrity.

We continue to work relentlessly to support students to achieve academic success, develop their creativity and excel. We provide a positive learning environment where students encounter a wide range of experiences safely, encouraged by a team of dedicated and highly experienced professionals. Our vibrant learning community, coupled with a culture of high standards and high expectations brings out the best in every student, supports ambition and establishes secure foundations for the future.

Court Fields is an inspiring place to work. Having already made significant improvements over the last 2 years, it is an exciting time to join our team. Our staff, students, parents/carers and community are proud of the school, support its journey, and are committed to ensuring that Court Fields provides the very best for every child.

Staff at all levels have a strong visible presence within the school and both students and staff are responsive to one another. If there is a problem, we will take any action quickly and fairly. There must be no child invisible at The Castle Partnership Trust and incidents are dealt with quickly and effectively, so that children know and trust that we will take care of things and will go the extra mile with them. We are also committed to widening participation so that every child participates in learning and enrichment. All members of the school community are expected to pursue these aims.

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