Leighton Park exists to form young people of real character and confidence, with a determined desire to change the world, reflecting the school’s Quaker values.
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Leighton Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our recruitment process.
Leighton Park School is proud to be in partnership with the Astra School Centred Initial Teacher Training provider (SCITT), an innovative, Ofsted Outstanding and non-profit organisation which provides outstanding training opportunities for new entrants into the teaching profession.The Astra SCITT is part of the Astra Teaching School Hub, accredited by the DfE as one of only 87 Hubs in the country to offer the ‘golden thread’ of training and support for teachers at all stages of their career.
Astra is currently recruiting Primary and Secondary trainees in the following subjects/phases across over 50 local selective, non-selective, primary and special schools: Art; Biology; Business; Economics with Business; Chemistry; Computer Science; Drama; English; Geography; History; Maths; Modern Foreign Languages; Music; PE; Physics; RE; Primary; Primary with Maths. Some part time routes are also available.
More information can be found on the DfE train to teach portal, as well as the Astra website, and applications can be made via DfE Apply. Leighton Park cannot accept applications directly as all applications are managed through Astra.
To find out more, follow Astra on Twitter https://twitter.com/@astra_hub, visit www.astra-alliance.com, email at hello@astra-alliance.com
Head of Learning Support – SENDCo from September 2024
This is an exciting opportunity for an effective and ambitious SENDCo who is committed to raising standards of student performance through positively impacting on teaching and learning.
As well as being an excellent classroom practitioner who can teach across all age ranges, you should be passionate about supporting all students by developing and supporting classroom practice so that all students make rapid rates of progress. Working with wider stakeholders, you will also strategically review and plan support for individual students to ensure their needs are met to enable them to make progress and to achieve their best outcome.
This is a demanding but incredibly rewarding role. You will be unwavering in your belief that with the right support and quality teaching, all students can succeed. We are looking for an excellent practitioner, who is committed to making a real difference to the lives of young people. You will ideally already be in post as a SENDCo and have the extensive knowledge and training associated with this role. A willingness to participate in co-curricular activities is also required.
The school offers a supportive and professional workplace with excellent terms, conditions and benefits.
To apply, please complete the attached application form and email it to apply@leightonpark.com. If you require further information, please call HR on 0118 987 9600.
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Closing Date: Midday, Monday 29th April 2024 Interviews will be held w/c 7th May 2024 Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Developing kind and compassionate leaders for the future is an important part of how we give our Quaker values currency and purpose. Leighton Park seeks to be a leading school which delights in being diverse, open-minded and with a culture of equitable inclusion. For this reason, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Physics Teacher Available From September 2024
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher of Physics, to join a dynamic and popular department from September 2024. This post would suit an experienced practitioner or a newly qualified teacher who is keen to develop. Using your passion for teaching, you will inspire students in KS3, KS4, A level and International Baccalaureate. The successful candidate should be a dynamic team-worker and bring enthusiasm to this post. A willingness to participate in Co-Curricular activities is also required.
Leighton Park won the prestigious Senior School of the Year award at the Independent Schools Association ISA Awards 2023. Among the factors considered by the judges were the School’s academic success, with our Sixth Formers achieving the best academic progress in Berkshire, our award-winning pupil personal development programme and sector-leading pastoral care. We inspire our students to imagine a better world and we hold ourselves to the same high standard.
The school offers a supportive and professional workplace with excellent terms, conditions and benefits. Accommodation may also be available.
Closing Date: Midday, Tuesday 7th May 2024 Interviews will be held w/c 13th May 2024
Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Peripatetic Drum Kit & Orchestral Percussion Teacher From September 2024
Leighton Park School is looking to appoint an experienced teacher who will be responsible for teaching drum kit and orchestral percussion to a range of students. The successful candidate will monitor and report on the progress of pupils and students to the Director of Music & Media. They will also collaborate with the Director of Music & Media to provide enrichment opportunities and to contribute to the school’s activities programme. The ideal candidate will promote and uphold the Quaker ethos and educational aims of Leighton Park School.
Closing date: Midday, 7th May 2024
Leighton Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; therefore, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our recruitment process.
Peripatetic French Horn Teacher From September 2024
Leighton Park School is looking to appoint an experienced French horn teacher who will be responsible for teaching French horn to a range of students.
The successful candidate will monitor and report on the progress of pupils and students to the Assistant Director of Music. They will also collaborate with the Assistant Director of Music to provide enrichment opportunities and to contribute to the school’s activities programme. The ideal candidate will promote and uphold the Quaker ethos and educational aims of Leighton Park School.
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Closing date: Midday, 20th May 2023
Domestic Assistant 4am – 8am, Monday to Friday, Term Time + 10 days
We have an exciting part-time opportunity for a Domestic Assistants to join our hardworking and popular Domestic Department as soon as possible. Experience of working in a school cleaning environment is desirable but not essential. This is a busy ‘hands on’ role working in central school areas such as offices and classrooms.
Closing date: Midday, 29th April 2024
Minibus Drivers Variable hours including evenings and weekends
We are looking for enthusiastic and committed Minibus Drivers, able to work individually or as part of a team, reliable and trustworthy.
You will be required to drive a School minibus as required for fixtures and trips, therefore flexibility with working hours is a must. Experience of driving a minibus or large vehicle is essential, and previous experience of working with children would be advantageous. The role will require regular maintenance checks on the vehicles, as well as working within health and safety and other guidelines. You must be security conscious at all times and have a professional manner.
The school offers a supportive and professional workplace with excellent terms, conditions and benefits, including free parking, enrolment into pension scheme, cycle to work scheme and more.
To apply, please complete the attached application form and email it to apply@leightonpark.com. If you require further information, please email us at apply@leightonpark.com.
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Job Description
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Closing date: Midday, 8th April 2024