JOB OVERVIEW
This is a wonderful opportunity for a colleague to join our thriving and successful school to assist us in achieving even greater success.
- To provide robust and effective education to a designated set of students in accordance with the requirements of the school, keeping in line with the school`s visions, values and schemes of work and any policies of the Trust and Governing Body.
- To share the responsibility for the well-being and discipline of all students.
- To provide 1:1 or small group tutoring (maximum group of 6) to KS3 or KS4 students in receipt of the pupil premium, pupils premium+ or top-up funding at the end of the school day or online during the evenings (there may be some opportunities during the school day)
WHY CHOOSE US
Chew Valley School is an 11-18 Comprehensive School for over 1170 students, including 200+ in the Sixth Form. Our school is fully comprehensive and consistently oversubscribed each year. In February 2018 the school became an academy and joined the Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) which comprises of three hubs around the secondary schools of ourselves, Backwell and Gordano Schools. The school is situated 8 miles south of Bristol between the villages of Chew Magna and Chew Stoke. It stands on a 30-acre site in open countryside overlooking Chew Valley Lake. The school buildings are surrounded by very pleasant grounds and landscaped gardens with on-site parking for staff. There are extensive playing fields, and good sports facilities. As a member of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership we offer a comprehensive package of staff rewards.
Because of the rural catchment area of the School, covering about 120 square miles in the Chew Valley, the majority of students travel to and from School in coaches provided by the Local Authority. A large proportion of our Year 11 students choose to proceed to sixth form courses each year. In addition to a wide range of sports teams, clubs and societies there is an extensive programme of visits and field study work. There are also strong traditions in Music, Dance and Drama within the School.
Closing Date: Friday 9 December 2022 at 9am
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Chew Valley School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.