Job Description

In what we believe is a UK first, Woodlands School is offering the unique role of improving our young people's cultural capital. The successful applicant will work across both the pastoral and teaching & learning teams. We believe in affording every pupil opportunities both in and beyond the classroom, so that we can produce young people who will go on to make a positive difference to society.

The focus will be on improving even further, the positive attitudes and aspirations of our young people ensuring they are equipped with the skills and attributes necessary for not only academic study, but also success in the working world. You will affect change in the classroom by being at the forefront of our exciting new 'Thinking School' approach which will see cognitive development, engagement, resilience and independence taken to the next level fostering our belief in the importance of creating cohorts of 'lifelong learners'. This will involve working with a range of stakeholders, staff and families alike, to break down possible barriers to learning ensuring all pupils are able to take advantage of the excellent academic provisions on offer at Woodlands.

You will be joining a forward thinking and creative team always striving to improve the life chances of our young people. The successful applicant will be driven by our ethos of Aspiration, Resilience, Opportunity and Excellence.

Details on this post and an application form are available from Jan Fennelly HR Manager by phone or email jfe@woodlandsschool.essex.sch.uk

We welcome visits to the school from potential applicants.

Information about the School

Aspiration, Resilience, Opportunity, Excellence, is our ethos. These four pillars underpin all we do and drive us forward as one inclusive learning community.

We have the privilege to be able to teach and learn, as an 11-16 Academy, in a £26 million building. Woodlands School is proud to serve the people of Basildon and we are constantly striving to be better. We are focused on ensuring academic excellence for all our youngsters, allowing them the opportunity to thrive at further and higher education.

We encourage all of our youngsters to have the highest of aspirations and look to equip them with all the tools they need to become even more resilient. We offer the widest opportunities to ensure excellence becomes a habit.

Our expectation is that all at Woodlands School work hard and are self-motivated. All are to lead their own learning, be polite and respectful. Our boundaries are clear and they support all in ensuring they can maintain the highest standards.

We will provide a wealth of opportunities to learn in and beyond the classroom. Adding cultural capital and ensuring experiences develop the whole child.