The posting
At Sir William Romney’s School we strive for excellence in everything we do, therefore we are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and energetic Teacher of English. This is a part-time, permanent position starting in January 2027. We'd like to welcome applicants who are capable of demonstrating outstanding practice, have a passion for English and work well as part of a team.
The successful candidate will be able to deliver high quality and engaging lessons to students of all abilities in key stages 3 & 4 that will challenge students and inspire progression, as well as being a positive role model to students.
Sir William Romney's School is a fantastic community 11-16 school in Tetbury, in the heart of the Cotswolds. We are proudly comprehensive and committed to ensuring that our students are successful in every way by striving for excellence together. On role we have approximately 550 students, giving you the opportunity to really get to know our amazing students and shape their lives now and in the future. As a school we focus on the holistic development of every child - from encouraging every child to reach their full potential with the best possible outcomes, to ensuring that every child has numerous opportunities in enrichment, extra-curricular and leadership. As a school we are renowned for our excellent pastoral care, and that extends beyond our students to our staff.
We are a welcoming, caring and supportive working environment where staff enjoy their work, develop their pedagogical practice and feel pride in being a member of our school. We take the well-being of our staff seriously including having:
Fantastic students who are courteous, polite and proud of their school
A behaviour policy that supports staff to run their classrooms.
A highly visible and supportive SLT and Middle Leaders
Centralised detentions
Whole class feedback
Continual collaboration and sharing of resources to reduce workload and improve provision for students
An SWR lesson model that promotes autonomy for the teacher of their approach whilst promoting the consistent pedagogical best practice including Rosenshine and Teach like a Champion
The option of a Personal Day during the school year
Flexible working requests will be considered
A wellbeing inset day in which you will get a chance to get to know your colleagues and re-charge your batteries
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme which can support with mental health, financial wellbeing and a range of other areas.
As part of the Athelstan Trust, we reap the benefits of being part of a Multi-Academy Trust , whilst retaining our identity as a school. Schools within the Athelstan Trust share a deep commitment to delivering an excellent comprehensive education to all the students in the Trust. The Trust offers further career development opportunities for colleagues to work across more than one school in a supportive environment.
Striving for excellence not only applies to our students - it also applies to our staff, to facilitate this there is a dedication to continued professional development, as you can see below:
An excellent induction programme including support for those returning to teaching/new to schools
A comprehensive CPD programme including specialist training provided by internal and external providers
Access to the nationally recognised OLEVI Outstanding and Creative Teacher Programmes and NPQ programmes
Coaching and mentoring support from senior leaders for those new to leadership roles
A research informed Athelstan Trust CPD programme led by experienced staff across the Trust schools
Excellent career progression opportunities.
'SWR has a very strong sense of community. Staff are very supportive of one another and always willing to help solve a problem. Working in a small school means that you very quickly feel a part of the community as it is easy to get to know the lovely students who are the most personable students I've ever taught in a ten year career'.
Katie Tall, Leader of Learning, Science (New Starter 2023)
Our beautiful rural location is easily accessible from a number of towns and cities nearby. Offering less than half hour commute from Nailsworth, Stroud, Stonehouse and Cirencester, 45 minute commute from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Bristol, Swindon, Chippenham and under an hour from Bath, Devizes and parts of the Forest of Dean (all of which our staff commute from).
Please note that the school reserves the right to interview on receipt of applications, and to appoint prior to the deadline, so early application is recommended.
Our commitment to safeguarding children and young people
The Athelstan Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check along with standard pre-employment safeguarding checks. As the role includes working with children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must, therefore, disclose all spent and unspent convictions.
References
References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interview. Please also be aware that you will be subject to an online check (see information below) and that you may be questioned about the findings of such a check at your interview.
Flexible working and equality
We are a flexible working employer and are open to requests for working arrangements which make this post manageable to suitable candidates. We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments you require during your interview also, so please ask us.
Further information
Please visit the school website to find out more about our school or you are welcome to come for a tour to experience for yourself this fantastic community. Candidates who would like to talk about this opportunity are invited to contact Daisy Alban-Jones by email [email protected].
