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Bradon Forest School is a well-respected and popular 11 – 16 comprehensive and our catchment area accepts students from rural and urban communities. The school is well situated just north of the M4 (J16), within easy travelling distance of Bristol, Bath, and Swindon and on the edge of the Cotswolds. The Athelstan Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust formed in 2015 currently consisting of six secondary schools and four primary schools in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. All our schools share a deep commitment to delivering an excellent comprehensive education to all the students in the Trust.
As a member of our Athelstan Trust, you will benefit from:
- Being part of a trust that is absolutely committed to raising educational standards for all the children in our schools.
- Our commitment to developing the talents and skills of all our staff throughout their career.
- Being part of a caring, collaborative and excellent community.
About this Role:
The PE faculty is a team of talented, supportive and innovative teachers whose passion and enthusiasm for their subjects has helped secure a history of successful examination outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for professional development in a very supportive and caring school.
We are looking for a candidate who is:
- committed to enhancing student learning and experience and an inspiring passion for education and making a difference to children’s lives
- has a strong subject knowledge, proactive nature and commitment to demonstrating our school’s values
- keen to develop within a culture that embraces professional learning and creates opportunities for talented individuals to make rapid progress in their careers.
We are a flexible working employer, and we are willing to make any reasonable adjustments you require during your interview so please ask us.
The Athelstan Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. If successful in being called for interview, all candidates are expected to apply for an enhanced DBS before appointment is confirmed. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interview. Please also be aware that you will be subject to an online check and that you may be questioned about the findings of such a check at your interview.
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
Our Philosophy as an Employer
The Athelstan Trust is absolutely committed to raising educational standards for all the children in our schools. In order to do this, we need to recruit the best staff who are committed to our vision and values.
We aim to be the employer of choice in our area and genuinely believe that all roles in our organisation can be carried out within a flexible working model. Working in schools should be seen as part of a rich fulfilling life and not a barrier to it. We will always consider a flexible working option for every post.
We understand that we need to support staff to achieve our goals and have in place a professional development programme that offers internal and external opportunities to develop the talents and skills of all our staff.
We seek applicants for our roles who share our vision and values.
Why work for us?
Internal career opportunities
Good opportunities for personal and career development
Employee assistance programme
Flexible working opportunities and a genuine commitment to family and work/life balance
The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well-run and respected school
Nationally negotiated cost of living pay
Automatic enrolment to the teacher or local government pension schemes
Generous holiday allowance for support staff
Recognition of local government continuous service
Cycle to Work scheme
Safeguarding Statement
Bradon Forest School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.