Testbourne Community School
Hampshire
£32,916 - £51,048 per year
Expiring soon
Salary:
MPR/UPR
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
8 October 2025
Job overview
Testbourne Community School: where culture and ethos matter
Are you a passionate educator who believes in the power of relationships, high expectations, and a calm, purposeful atmosphere? At Testbourne Community School, we don't just teach – we shape futures. Our culture is built on a legacy of over 100 years of education, rooted in kindness, respect, honesty, integrity, ambition, and leadership.
We are proud to be a school where:
* Learning is our top priority – when we make any decision we always ask "How does this help our students to learn more effectively?"
* Students are supported to become independent, resilient and responsible young people prepared for their future.
* Recognition is meaningful: we celebrate effort, character and contribution, not with material rewards but with genuine appreciation to build intrinsic motivation.
* Staff are valued and supported with intelligent accountability, professional trust and a culture of openness, transparency and compassion.
Why work with us at Testbourne Community School?
* Comprehensive induction and CPD: from day one, you'll receive a thorough induction and access to a rich programme of professional development with time provided for you to process, discuss and learn new ideas.
* Workload consideration: we actively manage workload and seek staff feedback to make meaningful adjustments. Your time is respected. We use published research to determine the most effective use of staff time.
* Family-friendly and flexible: we understand that life happens. Our leaders are compassionate and empathic, supporting staff through personal and professional challenges.
* Career development: opportunities to grow, lead, and innovate are built into our culture. Staff are encouraged to take on new roles and responsibilities.
* A supportive team: you'll join a collaborative, friendly, and dedicated team. Staff describe Testbourne as a place where "everyone is in it together."
* Strong Leadership: our senior leaders are visible, approachable, and lead by example – sharing duties and supporting staff every step of the way.
* A school that lives its values: we don't just talk about culture – we live it. From trauma-informed practice to recognition, our ethos is embedded in everything we do.
* Beautiful Location: located in the charming town of Whitchurch, Hampshire, surrounded by countryside and landmarks like Watership Down, the River Test and the Whitchurch Silk Mill.
This post is a regulated activity. The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are outlined in the person specification.
Testbourne Community School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure Barring Service checks, along with other relevant employment checks.
Testbourne Community School is an equal opportunities employer, and no candidate will be disadvantaged because of race, gender, sexuality, disability or any other protected characteristic. All shortlisting exercises are completed by evaluating a candidate's suitability in terms of the person specification and job description for the role in question.
About Testbourne Community School
Testbourne Community School
Micheldever Road, Whitchurch
Hampshire
RG28 7JF
United Kingdom
Testbourne Community School, an 11-16 comprehensive school with an extremely able cohort, is an Outstanding School (Ofsted 2010) which provides a forward thinking, outward looking and vibrant learning environment. We pride ourselves on the strength of staff and student relationships and we have a strong community at the heart of our ethos. We know that the life chances of our pupils are determined by inspirational teachers. We are working together to continually raise expectations, improve our practice and raise standards of students' achievements.
In 2021, our TAG Attainment 8 score was 56.43 and 67% achieved a grade 5+ in English and Maths. 84% of students achieved 4+ in English and Maths which is a fantastic achievement.
The school serves the town of Whitchurch and the surrounding area and is within easy reach of Winchester, Newbury, Basingstoke and Southampton with good transport links to the M3 and A34.
Situated on the River Test and surrounded by picturesque rolling countryside, Whitchurch is Hampshire's smallest town. Much of this charming town is a conservation area and contains many listed and notable buildings. It is also host to Whitchurch Silk Mill, a 19th century water mill which is one of Hampshire's hidden gems.
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Testbourne Community School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Applicants will be required to declare any convictions. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure Barring Service checks, along with other relevant employment checks. Testbourne Community School is an equal opportunities employer and no candidate will be disadvantaged because of race, gender, sexuality, disability or any other protected characteristic. All shortlisting exercises are completed by evaluating a candidate's suitability in terms of the person specification and job description for the role in question.
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