Contract Type: Temporary Maternity Cover (1 year)
Full-Time or Part-Time considered
Required for: September 2025
Closing Date for applications: Monday 31st March, 9am
Interview date: Thursday 3rd April
Wallingford School is an oversubscribed, successful 11-18 school with enthusiastic students, supportive staff and excellent facilities. We are among the most successful schools in the country for progress in English and Maths. In 2024, 71% of our students achieved at least a Grade 4 in English and Maths at GCSE; 54% achieved at least a Grade 5 in English and Maths and 30% of all grades achieved were at Grade 7 or above. Vocational grades were similarly impressive, 78% of entries gained at least a Level 2 Pass and 22% at a Distinction or Distinction*.
These results are great, but our school is about much more than just exams. We are an inclusive school which – as the only secondary school in the town – is determined to serve its local community well. Comprehensive school values are important to us. Students of all abilities thrive at Wallingford and we pride ourselves on giving students a chance who may not have had one at other schools.
This is a very happy and supportive environment, with great relationships throughout the school. We place an especially high value on the development of colleagues and have an extensive professional development programme. There are many opportunities for teachers to work collaboratively across the school. Within departments, and the school as a whole, there are often opportunities to take on roles of responsibility. The successful applicant will be very well supported in their professional development.
The Languages team is a group of 8 highly committed and supportive teachers and 2 foreign language assistants who have developed a thriving department. They have a proven track record of success. In 2024, 87% of students achieved Grade 4+ in GCSE French, 72% achieved Grade 5+, and 41% of students achieved Grade 7+. In German, 87% achieved Grade 4+, 77% achieved Grade 5+, and 49% achieved Grade 7+. At KS5 in 2024, of the 3 students studying French one achieved an A* and the other an A. 3 of the 5 students studying German achieved an A grade.
Visits are warmly welcome. Please do contact Theresa McGarrick (Curriculum Team Leader) mcgarrickt@wallingfordschool.com if you would like to visit in advance of submitting an application.
Wallingford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to the usual child protection vetting processes along with other relevant employment checks.
Further information and an application form can be found on our school website at or telephone us on 01491 829722 or e-mail us at recruit@wallingfordschool.com