Head of Year & Subject Teacher
Court Fields School, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8SW26 days remaining to apply
Start date details
TBC
Closing date
3 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
4 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Food technology, Health and social care, Languages
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time, 195 days per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers’ MPS to UPS
Additional allowances
plus TLR2b
What skills and experience we're looking for
Court Fields School is seeking to appoint an exceptional and Inspiring Head of Year. Teaching subjects of Food Technology, Modern Foreign Languages or Health & Social Care could be advantageous, but all subjects will be considered.
We are looking for a Head of Year who:
- Has a commitment to improving the life chances of young people.
- Has a clear understanding of the pastoral and academic support and development that enables young people to succeed.
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Has a passion for their subject.
- Has excellent subject knowledge.
- Will build positive relationships with all learners.
- Will work effectively within a team context.
- Is well organised and looks to plan and deliver their subject in an exciting and engaging manner.
What the school offers its staff
We are ambitious for our students and our school. We have high standards and our students reflect our expectations. Our improvement, particularly over the last eighteen months, has been noted by our students, staff, parents and community. Visitors to our school recognise a significant shift in culture, with a clarity of purpose and focus on high quality teaching, excellent behaviour and wellbeing . We will be relentless in ensuring that this progress continues.
Court Fields School is an academy and part of the Blackdown Education Partnership. We work closely in collaboration with schools in this partnership to share excellent practice and ensure the best outcomes for the children in our care. We develop young people with outstanding attitudes and integrity, and prepare them well for life in an ever-changing world
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 are not accepted.
About Court Fields School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 798 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Court Fields School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- schooloffice@courtfields.bep.ac
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.
Arranging a visit to Court Fields School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email schooloffice@courtfields.bep.ac.
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