Key Information for job applicants

At Barnwell School:

Students and staff benefit from a split site campus, allowing greater curriculum flexibility and enhanced opportunities.

Staff and students have access to a state of the art IT network and training on the use of Microsoft Teams for teaching and learning.

Behaviour is excellent, and visitors always comment on the warmth and friendliness they feel as they tour the school.

Staff can benefit from working in a supportive and developmental learning community, outstanding career progression opportunities and access to a wide variety of school trips. The average retention rate for staff is over 10 years.

Our ECT package provides an enhanced induction programme for all of Early Career Teachers (ECTs). The induction programme is delivered at home schools as well as jointly, enabling all ECTs to meet their peers within the local area. Individual support is provided by subject and senior leader mentors and we offer subject specific as well as general training through the Hert Teaching School Hub and Herts for Learning events.

Barnwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are strongly committed to promoting equality of opportunity and the elimination of unlawful discrimination.

A successful candidate will:

• Be a highly competent member of staff
• Be a team player
• Be able to inspire and motivate students
• Have a passion for their job, which is evident in their day-to-day working
• Have the commitment to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking school
• Have a clear vision of how to raise attainment and progress
• Have the ability to turn ideas and opportunities into successful practice

Information about Stevenage:

Stevenage is a large town and borough in Hertfordshire, England, 29 miles north of London. Stevenage is east of junctions 7 and 8 of the A1(M), between Letchworth Garden City to the north and Welwyn Garden City to the south.

Stevenage is approximately 45 minutes from Luton and Stansted airports and an hour from Cambridge and Oxford.

Many staff live in and around the Stevenage area as it has many retail and leisure facilities for both individuals and families.

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