JOB VACANCIES

Chauncy is an amazing place to work and build a career. We have an experienced mentoring team to support Early Career Teachers and new colleagues typically thrive with us, 90% gaining a position of responsibility within 2 years. Suitably qualified and experienced applicants may be considered for a Teaching and Learning Responsibility award with details to be negotiated at the interview. If you are interested in teaching at Chauncy School, please get in touch and you’ll be invited to visit and take a tour with The Head Teacher.

There is a passionate commitment by staff to inspire through excellent teaching. The strength of relationships between staff, students and parents has been vital in providing support and challenge, promoting achievement.

About us

Chauncy is a popular, oversubscribed, successful school at the heart of Ware. Chauncy has received consecutive Ofsted Outstanding grades in both 2017 and 2023 in all five categories. We are purposeful, forward-looking and determined to continue to be great. Students tell us that they feel safe and valued, and Ofsted noted that student conduct is outstanding, encouraging exceptional opportunities for teaching and learning. Students at Chauncy are excited about their own learning.

We have a tradition of academic success founded on students’ ambition, belief in themselves and a school ethos that seeks to praise and reward all achievement. Promoting student achievement is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome students of all abilities and teach them in different groups from the start of Year Seven according to their academic needs. There is no limit to what our students can achieve with parental support, excellent facilities and superb teaching.

Latest Vacancies

Scroll down to view our latest list of both teaching and non-teaching vacancies. Should you have a general enquiries regarding any of the roles listed below, please get in touch with us at:

jobs@chauncy.org.uk

If you have any questions concerning our appointment process and /or our Safeguarding practices you should contact :

Karen Baker (Admin Manager) admin@chauncy.org.uk.
Maria Ingrao ( Designated Officer for Child Protection) safeguarding @chauncy.org.uk .

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LEADERSHIP VACANCIES – Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral)

We are looking to recruit an Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Pastoral Care, Attendance and Wellbeing to begin with us in September 2024.  Chauncy has recently retained its Ofsted Outstanding classification in all five categories and has a welcoming, cohesive and dynamic staff committed to educating young people in the local area. It is an amazing place to work and build a career.

Chauncy School is a fully inclusive, comprehensive school that is consistently oversubscribed and has an excellent and well-deserved reputation as a dynamic, forward-looking school. All our work is focused on promoting student achievement.  We are the Ware School and the majority of our students live within 3 km of the school.  Chauncy is a great place to work and study. We are committed to the safety, happiness and success of all the students and staff. Most of the teachers appointed during the last 10 years of significant growth have trained with us. There is a consistency of approach, particularly in teaching and learning.

What we are looking for

• An outstanding leader with high aspirations who is committed to raising standards across the school
• An individual with a passion for promoting student achievement who has the energy and drive to lead an established and successful pastoral team to even greater achievements
• An individual who can play an essential senior role within the school and contribute to a hard-working, dynamic and transformational senior leadership team
• A leader who can motivate and inspire both staff and students
• An individual who can be a strong positive role model for others in the quality of their own teaching
• A leader with the ability to inspire confidence in making management and organisational decisions and lead projects through to successful outcomes

Visits are very much encouraged.  We will be running school tours for prospective candidates between 10.30am – 12.30pm on Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th March 2024. Please contact Karen Baker (Admin Manager) via jobs@chauncy.org.uk or telephone 01920 411200 to book a tour.

Please click on the links below to download our application pack:

• Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral) Application Pack – March 2024
• Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral) Application Form – March 2024
• Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral) Supporting Statement – March 2024
• Equalities Monitoring Form
• Essential Information For Candidates
• Safer Recruitment Policy
• Child Protection Policy

Additional Information:

Location: Ware, Hertfordshire
Salary: Leadership Pay Spine: L12-L16 (£63,189 – £69,705). Salary will depend on experience.
Employment type: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Monday 15th April 2024
Interview date: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Start date: Monday 2nd September 2024

Chauncy School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Please read our Safer Recruitment Policy and Child Protection Policy on our Policies Page

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TEACHING VACANCIES

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and motivated teachers to teach KS3, KS4 and KS5 in the following subjects.  The successful candidate will want to develop a career in a school where promotion is based solely on ability.  These posts are suitable for ECTs (Early Career Teachers) for whom we have an excellent induction process or experienced teachers.

• Computing & IT
• Mathematics
• Media Studies
  

Full details available on the Teach in Herts Website at : – https://www.teachinherts.com/

Visits are very much encouraged.  If you would like to visit or would like to have an informal conversation about the position with the Head Teacher, please contact Karen Baker (Admin Manager) via jobs@chauncy.org.uk or telephone 01920 411200.

Chauncy School is committed to safeguarding children and young people.  All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please click on links below for:

• Teaching Application Form
• Supporting Statement Form
• Essential Information for Candidates
• Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
• Safer Recruitment Policy
• Child Protection Policy

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NON TEACHING VACANCIES

Finance Assistant

We have a vacancy for a Finance Assistant. We are looking for someone with finance and administration experience. Someone who is friendly, enthusiastic, self-motivated and who can work both individually and as part of a team.

Hours: Monday to Friday 9-3pm. Term time only
Closing Date : 2nd April 2024
Start date: 1st May 2024

If you wish to discuss the role further, please contact Jackie Grosch on 01920 411200

• Support Staff Application Form
• Job Description – Finance

Please return application forms to Karen Baker (Office Manager) at jobs@chauncy.org.uk