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A career at Hylands School will without doubt provide you with the progression, challenge and job satisfaction we all seek when we become teachers.
Joining Hylands Science department provides a wonderful opportunity to learn from a talented team and contribute to the development of curriculum and the school.
Being a member of the Hylands family is so much more than curriculum delivery. The strong supportive relationships you build with our young people is the core of what will enable them to thrive. With the support of our extensive pastoral team, all of our staff are instrumental in driving forwards Hylands rapid school improvement journey supporting our young people to succeed personally and academically.
We are relentless in our mission to ensure that our school is the outstanding school our students deserve.
In return for your commitment we offer:
- A strong wellbeing package
- Access to outstanding CPD within the school and across the Trust
- Clear career progression routes
Hylands School is looking to appoint an exceptional professional who will join a successful enthusiastic and talented Science faculty and be a key driver in our teaching and learning team. The role will involve teaching Science at key stages 3, 4 and A level. Longer term, there are opportunities within the trust for exceptional teachers to become lead practitioners, and have the chance to challenge and support other schools.
Working for TKAT:
In return, as an employee of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), you will benefit from:
- A wide variety of opportunities for professional development, including the potential to develop your career at more than one TKAT academy;
- Opportunities to work flexibly, where possible;
- Our support for your wellbeing at work; and
- The rewards of working to improve the life chances of our pupils.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse
TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
If you would like to arrange a visit to the school or an informal discussion with Mr Chris White, Head of School, please contact 01245 266766. Closing date for applications: 24 April 2025 at 12:00 Interviews held: TBA
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
If you have not had any communication within 10 days of the closing date please take this as confirmation that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Information about the School
Thank you for your interest in Hylands School. We are an ambitious and inclusive secondary academy located in Writtle, Chelmsford. As a proud member of The Kemnal Academies Trust, we belong to a wider family of 45 schools, a partnership that enables us to retain our unique local identity while drawing upon a vast network of expertise and support. This collaboration ensures that our staff are never isolated, benefiting from the guidance of trust lead practitioners and a shared commitment to excellence across the trust.
We are committed to the belief that a child’s background or starting point should never define their destination. This vision is underpinned by our Hylands Habits, which see our students strive to be responsible, respectful, and resilient in every aspect of their life. These habits are the guiding principles that shape our daily interactions and our high expectations for every member of our community, ensuring that Hylands is a place where every individual is valued and supported to reach their full potential.
The school is currently on a significant journey of transformation and sustained improvement. Recent monitoring inspections conducted by Ofsted in October 2024 and July 2025 have recognised this positive momentum, noting that leaders’ actions continue to improve the school and that there have been discernible further improvements in how pupils engage with their learning and how well they behave. We have consciously avoided short term solutions in favour of building robust, evidence based systems that ensure our staff have the knowledge and support required to be exceptional practitioners. This trajectory of improvement makes Hylands an exciting and rewarding place to work if you are looking to make a genuine impact.
At the heart of our school is a research led approach to teaching and learning. Our instructional framework is based on a direct instruction model, valuing our teachers as subject experts who can explain complex concepts with clarity and precision. We invest heavily in the professional growth of our staff, providing bespoke training every Tuesday afternoon and hosting regular pedagogy breakfasts where colleagues collaborate to discuss educational research and refine their craft. We believe that all teachers can improve, and we provide the time and safety net required for staff to take risks and develop their practice.
Our curriculum is designed to be broad and inclusive, providing students with a legacy of knowledge that prepares them for the challenges of the modern world. We place a particular emphasis on reading, oracy, and the creative arts, recognising their power to build confidence and emotional intelligence. By fostering a calm and purposeful environment where teachers can teach and pupils can learn, we ensure Hylands' place as a cornerstone of the local community. We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming an exceptional candidate to join our forward facing team.
Christopher White, Headteacher