VACANCIES
HEAD OF DRAMA
Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR 2a (£3,391)
Contract type: Full time and permanent
Closing date for applicants: Friday 6th December 2024
Required for Easter/September (or ASAP)
We are seeking an experienced Drama Teacher to lead our Drama department to support with the increase in the rise of numbers on roll, and to work as part of our suite of performing arts subjects to allow students the opportunity to develop their talents, and embrace their creative talents.
At KS3 all students enjoy the Drama curriculum, and at GCSE the school offers Drama as an option for year 9 students with pupils studying the AQA GCSE syllabus. The subject is popular with students and the take up at GCSE is good.
You will join a team of creative, supportive and reflective middle leaders who play a key role in driving school improvement. We are seeking an excellent practitioner who is innovative and committed to raising the achievement and enjoyment of learners in Drama to lead a popular department into the next stage of their development.
We are looking for colleagues with:
- a commitment to raising achievement
- the ability to engage and support students
- an enthusiasm and deep knowledge of the subject
A commitment to help all young people and staff to achieve their best is expected of all staff.
The Stonehenge School is a mixed 11 – 16 comprehensive school in south Wiltshire, close to the cathedral city of Salisbury. The school has been judged ‘good’ in each of its last six Ofsted inspections, most recently in April 2022, and pupil numbers are set to increase further.
Informal visits to the school are welcome; please contact the Head’s PA, Debra Harker on 01980 676660 or e-mail harkerd@stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk
Please apply via a two sided letter detailing your educational philosophy, experience to date, and how you would aim to make an excellent department even more successful. Application form and further details are available from the school website and should be returned to Mrs D Harker, The Headteacher’s PA, The Stonehenge School, Holders Road, Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7PW.
Telephone: (01980) 623407
Email: harkerd@stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk
| TEACHER OF ENGLISH (Potential for TLR related to whole school literacy)
Start Date: Easter 2025 Salary: MPS/UPS (Potential for a TLR related to whole school literacy) Closing Date: Wednesday 11th December 2024, 3 pm Interview: TBC |
We require a qualified teacher of English to join an expanding department, for the delivery of English at KS3 and GCSE. As part of the English department and a member of The Stonehenge School, you will be part of a supportive and reflective team of dedicated professionals who continually improve and develop their practice in order to achieve the best for the young people at our school.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ECT seeking a first appointment, or a more experienced teacher.
We are looking for colleagues with:
- a commitment to raising achievement
- the ability to engage and support students
- an enthusiasm and deep knowledge of the subject area
- A commitment to help all young people and staff to achieve their best is expected of all staff.
Informal visits to the school are welcome; please contact the Head’s PA, Debra Harker on 01980 676660 or e-mail harkerd@stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk
Please apply via a two sided letter detailing your educational philosophy, experience to date, and how you would contribute to the work of the department and the wider school community. Application form and further details are available from the school website and should be returned to Mrs D Harker, The Headteacher’s PA, The Stonehenge School, Holders Road, Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7PW.
Email: harkerd@stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk
| TEACHER OF ENGLISH, WITH LITERACY AND ORACY CHAMPION
Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR 2a (£3391) Contract type: Full time and permanent Closing date for applicants: Friday 6th December 2024 Required for Easter/September 2025 |
As part of our ongoing commitment to enhance literacy, The Stonehenge School is focusing on oracy—promoting spoken language as a vital part of learning. We aim to deepen students’ understanding across subjects by encouraging effective communication and meaningful discussions in the classroom. To support this initiative, we are seeking Oracy Champions to lead the way in raising the profile of spoken language throughout the school. Working closely with our Literacy Coordinator and in partnership with Voice 21, Oracy Champions will introduce a range of oracy-focused initiatives across all subjects.
This is a unique opportunity for passionate educators to make a tangible impact on students’ learning experiences through the power of spoken language, as well as promoting other areas of our literacy work across the school.
The successful candidate will also be a qualified teacher of English joining an experienced department, for the delivery of English at KS3 and GCSE. As part of the English department and a member of The Stonehenge School, you will be part of a supportive and reflective team of dedicated professionals who continually improve and develop their practice in order to achieve the best for the young people at our school.
We are looking for colleagues with:
- a commitment to raising achievement
- the ability to engage and support students
- an enthusiasm and deep knowledge of the subject area
- A commitment to help all young people and staff to achieve their best is expected of all staff.
Informal visits to the school are welcome; please contact the Head’s PA, Debra Harker on 01980 676660 or e-mail harkerd@stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk
Please apply via a two sided letter detailing your educational philosophy, experience to date, and how you would contribute to the work of the department and the wider school community. Application form and further details are available from the school website and should be returned to Mrs D Harker, The Headteacher’s PA, The Stonehenge School, Holders Road, Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7PW.
Website: www.stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk
| PASTORAL MANAGER (Disadvantaged & Alternative Provision)
Start Date: 1st January 2025 Salary: Grade G, point 12-14 (actual salary £21,865 – £23, 408 per annum). Term time only, 39 weeks p.a., including 5 TD days across the year. 35 hours per/week: Monday – Friday 8.30am –4.00pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Friday 6th December |
To support the attendance and engagement of our Disadvantaged pupils, we are seeking to appoint a new Pastoral Manager in order to meet the needs of our families and students. The Pastoral Manager would also support pupils who are attending Alternative Provision, supporting them with finding places, and also completing safeguarding checks and progress reviews during their placements.
The Pastoral Manager will work across year groups and will provide effective and efficient pastoral and administrative support to the Deputy Headteacher with oversight for behavior and attendance, and the Assistant Headteacher with oversight of Disadvantaged pupils. Employing a range of interventions, the Pastoral Manager will promote positive attitudes to learning and behaviour that maximises the achievement and wellbeing of Disadvantaged students, and those who are attending Alternative Provision.
You will also spend an hour a day in our alternative curriculum centre; The Redworth centre.
You should also be willing to cover absent colleagues should the need arise.
A comprehensive training programme will be provided to support and develop the successful candidate. Informal visits to the school are welcome.
Application form and further details are available on the school website and should be returned to:
Mrs D Harker, The Headteacher’s PA, The Stonehenge School, Holders Road, Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7PW.
Email: harkerd@stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk
ART & DESIGN TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN
Required to start from 6th January 2025
20 Hours per week, term time only (this includes TD Days)
Working days Monday – Friday 10.00am – 2.00pm
Wiltshire Council pay Grade E Point 6 – 8, (£13.05 – £13.47 per hour) actual salary £11,708- £12,084 per annum.
Art & Design Technician Booklet
We are looking for a dedicated individual to provide support to the Art, Food Technology, Textiles and Engineering departments and students at The Stonehenge School. The successful candidate will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning.
This position requires you to be a good team player and give appropriate support for students’ learning. You will be required to help maintain orderly workshop areas, keeping them in a safe and tidy condition ready for use, in accordance with the required standards
The role of a technician includes but is not limited to the following:
- Preparation of materials (paper, card, clay, metal, wood, cooking ingredients and other relevant materials) for classes of students.
- Support with setting up equipment and machinery for lessons as required, and be able to determine any technical difficulties with activities and give advice to the teachers.
- Read project details as supplied by the teachers and prepare materials and ingredients to allow students to undertake construction.
- To work alongside teachers in supporting the designing and making of products for demonstrations / exemplar in lessons, as well as provide technical support to the department.
- To assist in obtaining quotations and ordering materials as required by the department.
- To ensure a high standard of safety and cleanliness is maintained in all teaching areas within the department.
- To help safely control and store all chemicals and flammables used in workshop areas and to ensure that current Health & Safety and COSHH regulations are adhered to.
To actively engage in our current creative network and support visits and exhibitions. To assist in the organisation and preparation of displays for open evenings and other school events within the Technology areas
Benefits include:
- Access to a generous Local Government Pension Scheme available
- Holiday pay included in salary
- Free onsite parking
We reserve the right to interview as suitable applications are received.
EXAM INVIGILATORS
PART TIME VACANCIES
Scale B point 1, £11.59 per hour (pending pay award)
To work varied hours during the school day, mainly during GCSE exam periods but also covering internal and modular exams throughout the year. Must be available to work from 8.30 am to cover morning exams.
You will be working as part of a supportive team. Previous experience is not essential, but the work has to be carried out within clearly defined procedures and rules which will be explained fully.
This is an open vacancy we are always looking to increase our team of invigilators, therefore, please submit your application form as soon as possible.
Applications to be returned to Mrs D Harker, Headteacher’s P.A. at The Stonehenge School, Holders Road, Amesbury, Wilts SP4 7PW. Tel: 01980 623407 or e-mail: admin@stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk
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Additional information
The Stonehenge School is a mixed 11 – 16 comprehensive school in south Wiltshire, close to the cathedral city of Salisbury. The school has been judged ‘good’ in each of its last six Ofsted inspections, most recently in September 2022, and pupil numbers are set to increase significantly over the next five years. A new £6.5 million school building has recently opened and the new Phase 2 ws opened in September 2023.
Informal visits to the school are welcome; please contact the Head’s PA, Debra Harker on 01980 676660 or e-mail harkerd@stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk
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How to apply
Applications will not be accepted unless on an official application form.
To download a pdf version of the application form and the Equality & Diversity form please see below
Application for Employment Form – Teachers and Support Staff
Equality and diversity monitoring form (to support application forms)
All applicants are subject to an enhanced disclosure check. The Stonehenge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the emotional well being of staff.
We shall communicate by ‘phone or e-mail whenever necessary, particularly when inviting short-listed candidates for interview. It will therefore be helpful if you would make clear how and where you and your referees can be contacted in this way. If you have heard nothing within two weeks of the closing date please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and accept our thanks and good wishes for future applications.
Please complete the application form, together with a letter of no more than two sides of A4, addressing the following issues:
Your reason for applying.
The particular skills, qualities and experience you would bring to this post.
Your interest and qualifications.
Applications will be judged in relation to the requirements set out in these details. Letters in which these are not reflected will not be considered.
The Stonehenge School is a mixed 11 – 16 comprehensive school in south Wiltshire, close to the cathedral city of Salisbury. The school has been judged ‘good’ in each of its last five Ofsted inspections, most recently in September 2022, and pupil numbers are set to increase significantly over the next five years. Our new £6.5 million school building has just recently opened.
The school 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 applicant will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Unfortunately as a school we do not sponsor overseas applicants.
The Stonehenge School Job Applicants Privacy Notice 2023 Oct 2023.doc
Informal visits to the school are welcome; please contact the Head’s PA, Debra Harker on 01980 676660 or e-mail harkerd@stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk