Current Vacancies

Teacher of History - TMS/UPS - Closing Date: Tuesday 21st March Midday

Maternity Cover to start September 2023

 

 

Please be aware the closing date may be reviewed, dependent on the number of applications received.

Applicants are welcome from both NQTs and experienced staff.

This is an exciting time to be working at Coundon Court School.

Our aim is to ensure our students leave Coundon Court academically successful and with the knowledge and experiences that will enable them to direct their own lives and have a great life. This is our core purpose and it’s what drives us every single day.

Our core values of Hard Work, Kindness and Respect underpin everything that we do. It is these values, alongside our unrelenting belief in our students and our driven commitment to work as a team, that makes Coundon Court a wonderful and supportive place to work.

We place a great emphasis on routines and doing the right things every day to ensure we are doing the very best for our students and the community we serve. We embrace candour and consider all feedback as a gift.

We call this The Coundon Way. It’s the way we do things around here.

Your growth as a teacher is fundamentally important to our journey as a school. From whatever starting point, we will challenge and nurture your professional growth. 

It is an exciting time for a dynamic and innovative practitioner to make their mark. We can promise a demanding but ultimately rewarding experience as we move forward towards an “outstanding” future.

  • The school is massively oversubscribed and comfortably fills its admission number of 345 places in Year Seven. Parents and students therefore have a massive investment in the school.
  • The Coundon Sixth Form numbers 220 plus students and delivers A Level and Vocational provision. A Level teaching is widely distributed amongst the staff.  All our students go onto positive destinations.
  • We have a significant, core CPD programme based around cross subject learning teams that is challenging and extending the staff skills base. Our ECT and School Direct programme is also highly successful in securing qualification and progression into jobs at Coundon Court.

If you have any queries or questions or need to obtain further details, please contact Mrs Linda Phillips on 02476335121.

To apply for this position please complete and email the application form to vacancies@coundoncourt.org. You will also need to respond to the following question, on no more than two sides of A4, font size 11:

“How will you use your subject knowledge, pedagogical expertise and wider experiences to become a successful teacher of History at Coundon Court”

Coundon Court is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful application will be required to apply for an enhance DBS disclosure.

Closing Date:  Tuesday 21st March 2023 (Midday)

Start Date: September 2023

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Cleaner (PM) Grade 1. Closing Date: Thursday 23rd March Midday

Grade 1 – £20,258-£20,441 (£6,913 to £6,975 pro-rata)

Term time only, 15 hours per week (2:50 p.m. to 5:50 p.m.)

Please be aware the closing date may be reviewed, dependent on the number of applications received.

Coundon Court is a forward looking and innovative Academy at the heart of its community. We are looking to appoint a member of staff as soon as possible to complement a hard working cleaning team. The successful candidate will ideally have cleaning experience in an education environment together with a high level of customer service skills and an understanding of current health & safety issues.

To obtain further details please contact Mrs Linda Phillips on 024 7633 5121 or email vacancies@coundoncourt.org

To apply for this position please complete and email the application form to vacancies@coundoncourt.org 

Coundon Court is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful application will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Closing Date: Thursday 23rd March 2023 (midday)

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Job Description

Person Specification

Application Form

Head of Food and Nutrition - TMS/UPS + TLR 2 . Closing Date: Wednesday, March 29th - Midday

(Dependent on skill set and experience)

Due to the strength and number of applications, we may choose to interview before the closing date. We would ask that all applications are received as soon as possible.

This is an exciting time to be working at Coundon Court School.

Our aim is to ensure our students leave Coundon Court academically successful and with the knowledge and experiences that will enable them to direct their own lives and have a great life. This is our core purpose and it’s what drives us every single day.

Our core values of Hard Work, Kindness and Respect underpin everything that we do. It is these values, alongside our unrelenting belief in our students and our driven commitment to work as a team, that makes Coundon Court a wonderful and supportive place to work.

We place a great emphasis on routines and doing the right things every day to ensure we are doing the very best for our students and the community we serve. We embrace candour and consider all feedback as a gift.

We call this The Coundon Way. It’s the way we do things around here.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Food and Nutrition to join our committed team of staff at Coundon Court. We are looking to appoint a skilled and ambitious leader of Food.

You will be an outstanding teacher, looking to demonstrate considerable impact in raising standards of student progress in Food and nutrition, as well as enhancing the teaching practices of others.  You will be able to demonstrate excellence in the leadership, management and development of an interesting and challenging curriculum, as we work to expand the opportunities on offer for all pupils at Coundon Court. From whatever starting point, we will challenge and nurture your professional growth. 

The Design and Technology department is a dynamic, well-equipped and progressive department that was highlighted as an area of strength in Coundon Court’s recent ‘Good’ OFSTED inspection. The curriculum is sequenced and resourced to a high standard to support consistency of approach that is underpinned by a sound rationale and attracts healthy numbers at KS4. This is an opportunity to become part of a well-established, friendly and creative team who are well supported by the senior leadership team and benefit from three technicians to support the vast range of subject areas we cover including one dedicated food technician. We have two specialty food rooms soon to be three brand new kitchens and a dedicated computer suite to accompany these. As such, there will be opportunity to develop food and nutrition to KS5.

It is an exciting time for a dynamic and innovative practitioner to make their mark. We can promise a demanding but ultimately rewarding experience as we move forward towards an “outstanding” future.

  • The school is massively oversubscribed and comfortably fills its admission number of 345 places in Year Seven. Parents and students therefore have a massive investment in the school.
  • The Coundon Sixth Form numbers 220 plus students and delivers A Level and Vocational provision. A Level teaching is widely distributed amongst the staff.  All our students go onto positive destinations.
  • We have a significant, core CPD programme based around cross subject learning teams that is challenging and extending the staff skills base. Our ECT and School Direct programme is also highly successful in securing qualification and progression into jobs at Coundon Court.

If you have any queries or questions or need to obtain further details, please contact Mrs Linda Phillips on 02476335121.To apply for this position please complete and email the application form to vacancies@coundoncourt.org. You will also need to respond to the following question, on no more than two sides of A4, font size 11:

“How will you use your subject knowledge, pedagogical expertise and wider experiences to become a successful Head of Food and Nutrition at Coundon Court”

Coundon Court is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful application will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Closing Date:  Wednesday 29th March 2023

Start Date: September 2023

Job Description

Person Specification

Application Form

Teacher of Design – TMS/UPS - Closing Date: Friday 31st March Midday

Early submissions are welcome, as interviews may be brought forward, due to the strength and numbers of applications.

Applicants are welcome from both ECTs and experienced staff.

This is an exciting time to be working at Coundon Court School.

Our aim is to ensure our students leave Coundon Court academically successful and with the knowledge and experiences that will enable them to direct their own lives and have a great life. This is our core purpose and it’s what drives us every single day.

Our core values of Hard Work, Kindness and Respect underpin everything that we do. It is these values, alongside our unrelenting belief in our students and our driven commitment to work as a team, that makes Coundon Court a wonderful and supportive place to work.

We place a great emphasis on routines and doing the right things every day to ensure we are doing the very best for our students and the community we serve. We embrace candour and consider all feedback as a gift.

We call this The Coundon Way. It’s the way we do things around here.

Your growth as a teacher is fundamentally important to our journey as a school. From whatever starting point, we will challenge and nurture your professional growth. 

Design and Technology is a dynamic, well-equipped and progressive department that was highlighted as an area of strength in Coundon Court’s recent ‘Good’ OFSTED inspection. The curriculum is sequenced and resourced to a high standard to support consistency of approach from Year 7 through to Year 13, which is underpinned by a sound rationale and attracts healthy numbers at both KS4 and 5.  

Design and Engineering is valued within the community and we receive strong support and feedback from parents. The faculty houses four workshops and two specialty food rooms and has recently benefited from a £200k refurbishment. It boasts three large, multifunctional workshops that accommodate full computer suites with CAD/CAM facilities in each including laser cutters, CNC routers and 3D Printers to enable students to work with a wide range of materials. There is also a dedicated and well-equipped materials preparation area enabling larger scale machining and production.  

We work closely with the Design and Technology Association and offer numerous enrichment activities, teaming up with a variety of creative institutions to support students learning journeys. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a well-established, friendly and creative team who are well supported by the senior leadership team and benefit from three technicians to support the vast range of subject areas we cover.

It is an exciting time for a dynamic and innovative practitioner to make their mark. We can promise a demanding but ultimately rewarding experience as we move forward towards an “outstanding” future.

  • The school is massively oversubscribed and comfortably fills its admission number of 345 places in Year Seven. Parents and students therefore have a massive investment in the school.
  • The Coundon Sixth Form numbers 220 plus students and delivers A Level and Vocational provision. A Level teaching is widely distributed amongst the staff.  All our students go onto positive destinations.
  • We have a significant, core CPD programme based around cross subject learning teams that is challenging and extending the staff skills base. Our ECT and School Direct programme is also highly successful in securing qualification and progression into jobs at Coundon Court.

If you have any queries or questions or need to obtain further details, please contact Mrs Linda Phillips on 02476 335121.

To apply for this position please complete and email the application form to vacancies@coundoncourt.org. You will also need to respond to the following question, on no more than two sides of A4, font size 11:

“How will you use your subject knowledge, pedagogical expertise and wider experiences to become a successful teacher of Design at Coundon Court”

Coundon Court is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful application will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Closing Date: Friday 31st March 2023 (Midday)

Start Date: September 2023

Job Description

Person Specification

Application Form

Exam Invigilator. Closing Date: Wednesday 5th April 2023 - Midday

Casual - £10.50 per hour

Please be aware the closing date may be reviewed, dependent on the number of applications received.

Coundon Court is a high performing, forward-looking and innovative Academy at the heart of its community. We are looking to expand our pool of examination invigilators and have opportunities for responsible and reliable people with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our team. You will be responsible for ensuring the examinations held at this centre are run in accordance to strict regulations.

Employment will be on a casual basis with the majority of work being offered in May and June each year.  Full ongoing training will be given. Applicants should be flexible in workings hours and committed to supporting students at a stressful time.

For an informal discussion please contact Mrs Denise Cousins on 024 7633 5121 or email vacancies@coundoncourt.org

To apply for this position please complete and email the application form to vacancies@coundoncourt.org 

Coundon Court is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful application will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the DBS.

Closing date: Wednesday 5th April 2023 (Midday)

Job DescriptionApplication Form

Teacher of History - TMS/UPS + TLR2. Closing Date: Friday 14th April 2023 Midday

(Dependent on skill set and experience)

TLR2 for additional responsibility of KS5 History and Politics

Please be aware the closing date may be reviewed, dependent on the number of applications received.

Applicants are welcome from both NQT’s and experienced staff.

This is an exciting time to be working at Coundon Court School.

Our aim is to ensure our students leave Coundon Court academically successful and with the knowledge and experiences that will enable them to direct their own lives and have a great life. This is our core purpose and it’s what drives us every single day.

Our core values of Hard Work, Kindness and Respect underpin everything that we do. It is these values, alongside our unrelenting belief in our students and our driven commitment to work as a team, that makes Coundon Court a wonderful and supportive place to work.

We place a great emphasis on routines and doing the right things every day to ensure we are doing the very best for our students and the community we serve. We embrace candour and consider all feedback as a gift.

We call this The Coundon Way. It’s the way we do things around here.

Your growth as a teacher is fundamentally important to our journey as a school. From whatever starting point, we will challenge and nurture your professional growth. 

It is an exciting time for a dynamic and innovative practitioner to make their mark. We can promise a demanding but ultimately rewarding experience as we move forward towards an “outstanding” future.

  • The school is massively oversubscribed and comfortably fills its admission number of 345 places in Year Seven. Parents and students therefore have a massive investment in the school.
  • The Coundon Sixth Form numbers 220 plus students and delivers A Level and Vocational provision. A Level teaching is widely distributed amongst the staff.  All our students go onto positive destinations.
  • We have a significant, core CPD programme based around cross subject learning teams that is challenging and extending the staff skills base. Our ECT and School Direct programme is also highly successful in securing qualification and progression into jobs at Coundon Court.

If you have any queries or questions or need to obtain further details, please contact Mrs Linda Phillips on 02476335121.

To apply for this position please complete and email the application form to vacancies@coundoncourt.org. You will also need to respond to the following question, on no more than two sides of A4, font size 11:

“How will you use your subject knowledge, pedagogical expertise and wider experiences to become a successful teacher of History at Coundon Court”

Coundon Court is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful application will be required to apply for an enhance DBS disclosure.

Closing Date:  Friday 14th April 2023 (Midday)

Start Date: September 2023

Job DescriptionPerson SpecificationApplication Form

Designated Safeguarding Lead. Closing Date: Friday 14th April 2023 Midday

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Maternity Cover to start as soon as possible

A job share would be considered.

Grade 7/8 Point 28-41, £34,723 - £47,573 (dependent on skill set and experience)

37 hours per week, 52 weeks

Please be aware the closing date may be reviewed, dependent on the number of applications received.

Here at Coundon Court School, we strive to change young, vulnerable lives every day and as a Designated Safeguarding Lead and Looked After Child Link you’ll have the chance to help us. With your help, our professionals can support children and young people with special educational needs.

You will take lead responsibility for safeguarding and LAC within the school which means that on a daily basis you will be liaising with both Social care, parent’s carers and staff on matters of safety and safeguarding and will be a great source of support, advice and expertise in the team.

You will work as part of the school’s safeguarding team and report directly to the Principal for this crucial role.

To join us, you will need to have experience of being in a Designated Safeguarding Lead position previously as well as working with the Local authority and with Looked After Children.

Please visit our website www.coundoncourt.org for more information about the school. If you have any queries or questions or need to obtain further details please email vacancies@coundoncourt.org.

To apply for this position please complete and email the application form to vacancies@coundoncourt.org

Coundon Court is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful application will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Closing Date: Friday 14th April 2023 (Midday)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job DescriptionPerson SpecificationApplication Form

Art Technician - Grade 3. Closing Date: Friday 14th April: Midday

37 hours per week, Term time only plus 2 weeks

Grade 3, Point 4 - 7 £21,189 - £22,369 (£18,774 to £19,820 pro-rata)

Dependant on Skill Set/Experience

Please be aware the closing date may be reviewed, dependent on the number of applications received.

This is an exciting time to be working at Coundon Court School.

Our aim is to ensure our students leave Coundon Court academically successful and with the knowledge and experiences that will enable them to direct their own lives and have a great life. This is our core purpose and it’s what drives us every single day.

Our core values of Hard Work, Kindness and Respect underpin everything that we do. It is these values, alongside our unrelenting belief in our students and our driven commitment to work as a team, that makes Coundon Court a wonderful and supportive place to work.

We place a great emphasis on routines and doing the right things every day to ensure we are doing the very best for our students and the community we serve. We embrace candour and consider all feedback as a gift.

We call this The Coundon Way. It’s the way we do things around here.

An Art technician is required to support the Art department. This contract requires an experienced and capable pair of hands to aid the smooth running of the Art department.

Day to day responsibilities will involve:

  • Supporting art teachers in lessons by aiding pupils in using art equipment
  • Setting up and taking down lesson equipment
  • Ordering any additional stock
  • Detailing stock and equipment in the department
  • Taking messages and liaising with the art department
  • Ensure all health and safety procedures are being followed

To obtain further details please contact Mrs Linda Phillips on 024 7633 5121 or email vacancies@coundoncourt.org

To apply for this position please complete and email the application form with a covering letter to vacancies@coundoncourt.org

Coundon Court is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful application will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Closing date: Friday 14th April 2023 (midday)

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Job Description

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