Teacher of Social Sciences

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Firmly established over many years, Sheldon's excellent reputation is well-deserved. It is a purposeful learning community where every individual counts.

Expectations and aspirations are high here and we are committed to developing the young people in our care, whatever their talents. Children of all abilities succeed at this school and are encouraged to develop academically, physically and spiritually, fulfilling their potential in a happy, caring environment.

When Ofsted last visited, it commented: “The all-pervading caring ethos ensures that pupils are happy and able to thrive from the moment they arrive at school. Pupils are very keen to share their pleasure of being at school and went out of their way to let inspectors know.” That is every bit as true today as it was then.

Examination performance is very strong. At A level, students reach exceptional levels in a thriving Sixth Form of 350 students. Students routinely progress to Russell Group universities, including year-on-year to Oxford and Cambridge. In 2022, two students progressed to Oxford and Cambridge to read medicine, with a further moving to Oxford to study mathematics; in addition, one student is embarking on a degree in veterinary science. We are proud of the numbers of students who move on to university education, typically around 75% each year, and even more delighted in the variety of subjects that are chosen, following a rich A level experience here. Increasing numbers are also progressing to some prestigious higher-level apprenticeships, including one this year in software engineering with Lockheed Martin.

At GCSE, students also perform well, both in value-added terms and in raw attainment. As a consequence, we have large numbers moving in to our Sixth Form, complemented every year with a number of students from other schools who choose to join us for their A level programme.

Ofsted confirmed the strength in pastoral care alongside provision for purposeful learning by adding that we “have established a school that holds the academic success and emotional well-being of each pupil at its heart.”

VISION

At Sheldon, we will be unapologetic in our approach to ensuring that every student can thrive regardless of social background, academic ability or special educational need. We give students a better chance of success than if they attended any other school.

We will pride ourselves on having the highest expectations of all students and staff. We will be passionate about working together with parents to ensure success for all our pupils.

We will be committed to providing a high-quality education that improves the life chances of all students. We will be kind, brave and will try our best at all times.

BE KIND 

We are thoughtful and considerate about how we treat ourselves and others. We always have good manners and we show gratitude towards others.

BE BRAVE

We are confident and resilient learners who contribute in lessons. We don’t make excuses and we accept that we make mistakes, but we learn from them. 

BE THE BEST YOU

We give 100% each and every day to be the best we can be. We believe that success comes through hard work.

Sheldon has excellent facilities in all areas of the school, both inside and out, with students enjoying the benefit of covered seating areas and stunning, well-maintained grounds at break and lunchtime.

Lessons take place in specialist and stimulating learning environments in faculties such as design technology, performing and expressive arts, physical education and science. Learning is supported through extensive suites of computers, wireless laptops and banks of iPads; in addition, the Apple Mac suite is available for students studying art, fashion and media.

Such facilities exemplify the importance we place on providing our students with high specification learning spaces and we are committed to continual enhancement and improvement. This extends to our six catering outlets, including our excellent Refectory at the centre of the school.