What skills and experience we're looking for
An opportunity has arisen within the English and Media faculty for a committed and enthusiastic full or part time teacher of both the subjects, with a possible allowance or TLR for leadership within Media. The English and Media faculty at Helena Romanes School consists of passionate subject specialists who have a wealth of expertise in different aspects of teaching and learning. This post would be suitable for either an ECT, someone looking to return to teaching or an experienced colleague. We welcome Early Careers Teachers and have a number of experienced mentors on our staff. Helena Romanes School is committed to developing all its staff and has a rigorous, evidence-informed CPD programme as well as leadership opportunities for ambitious individuals.
The successful candidate will be highly motivated and committed to delivering high quality lessons to promote the best outcomes for students. There are career progression opportunities within the departments and the possibility of leadership responsibilities within Media in the future.
Media Studies is currently taught from Year 9, at KS4 and 5 using the EDUQAS specification for exam years. The department delivers a challenging and stimulating curriculum at KS3 to stretch our able students but teachers pride themselves on being adept at ensuring appropriate adaptations are made for students of all abilities and needs. We set lessons which progress students rapidly to aspirational learning outcomes and are looking for a candidate who can contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum.
What the school offers its staff
Helena Romanes School is committed to developing not only its students but also its staff. We welcome Early Careers Teachers and have a number of experienced mentors on our staff. ECTs and their mentors work with our Appropriate Body - Saffron Teaching School Hub - and receive in-house training as well as the statutory entitlements during their induction period. The senior leaders of Helena Romanes prioritise staff wellbeing; staff training and social events are organised with this in mind.
Benefits from working at Helena Romanes School include:
• The school is a popular and successful all through comprehensive situated in the beautiful North Essex countryside with good communication links to London and the South East and is approximately 7 miles from Stansted Airport.
• The school is currently located adjacent to the town’s leisure centre and we have ample on-site parking.
• We are proud to offer our staff a 50% discount on wraparound care for their children in the primary school, helping to support work-life balance. This benefit provides significant savings on before and after school care for children, ensuring that our team can feel confident and supported both at work and at home.
This is an exciting time to join the school:
• It is confirmed that Bowmer & Kirkland will commence our new school building shortly, funded by the Department for Education. This building will be to the highest specification with brand new equipment and a fully resourced technology area. The school is set to open to the primary phase in the 2025/26 academic year and the secondary and sixth form phase shortly after.
• Helena Romanes has made excellent progress with the support of Saffron Academy Trust towards being judged by Ofsted as a Good school (Oct 2023). Working with the talented senior leadership team that is in place across all phases of the school, and drawing on the commitment from staff to provide the best possible outcomes for the pupils.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.