Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Mathematics leadership team. As such, we are looking for an experienced teacher or leader, or someone who is ready to take on the next steps of leadership. You will be working with an experienced Head of Maths to support the leadership of the faculty. There will also be opportunities to work with other Maths leaders across Saffron Academy Trust. We welcome applications from enthusiastic and motivated individuals who will become an integral part of our successful, friendly and hardworking Maths department. The specific nature of the TLR responsibility can be discussed at interview.

In addition to Key Stage 3 and 4, we currently offer Maths A Level, Further Maths A Level and Core Maths at Key Stage 5.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching and have the knowledge and experience to teach across a range of ages and abilities.

We seek inspirational teachers with talent and drive to join our strong and successful team. We believe our success as a faculty is directly linked to the quality of our staff and the professional development of our teachers.

Helena Romanes is a thriving, all-through school for children aged 4-18, situated in the beautiful North Essex countryside. It has good communications to London and the South East, and it is approximately 7 miles from Stansted Airport. We are an inclusive school where every student is valued and has the opportunity to shine. We currently have 1293 pupils at the school.

This is an exciting time to join the school:

• In September 2021, the school opened a Primary phase, with children in Reception and Key Stage 1. Together with the expansion of the Sixth Form, the school will grow to become an all-through school of 2000 pupils from ages 4 to 18.

• The school will relocate to a world-class, purpose built site, close to our current location in Dunmow. The school is set to open to the primary phase in 2025 and the secondary and sixth form phase in 2026.

• Helena Romanes has made excellent progress with the support of Saffron Academy Trust towards being judged by Ofsted as a Good school (Oct 2023). Working with the talented senior leadership team that is in place across all phases of the school, and drawing on the commitment from staff to provide the best possible outcomes for the pupils.

In order to apply for the position please complete an application form which can be found on our website https://www.helena-romanes.essex.sch.uk/vacancies/teaching-staff-vacancies and return to Elle Ball, HR Officer, eball@hrs.education

Visits to the school to meet with our staff and pupils are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact eball@hrs.education, to arrange an appointment.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

The school reserves the right to interview candidates before the published closing date.

Information about the School

Helena Romanes School is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We are committed to raising student achievement by providing a rich and challenging curriculum delivered by high quality staff. Excellent opportunities exist for professional development.

All applications must be made using our application form. Please visit www.helena-romanes.essex.sch.uk for more information

Visits to the school to meet with our students and staff are welcomed, Please contact Eleanor Ball, HR Officer to arrange a convenient appointment or to answer any questions that you may have. eball@hrs.education

Helena Romanes is a popular all through school situated in the beautiful North Essex countryside with good communications to London and the South East and is approximately 7 miles from Stansted Airport.