Norbury High School for Girls

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Head of Product Design

  • Contract: permanent
  • Salary: MPS/UPS Outer London plus TLR 2
  • Closing date: interviews to be arranged on receipt of suitable applications 
  • Start date: January 2024

We are proud to be able to offer a broad range of technology subjects including resistant materials, product design, graphic products, food tech and textiles, all of which are popular with our students. We believe this opens pathways to exciting further education and career paths often less frequently available to girls.

We are looking for a dynamic teacher of design and technology who is willing to teach across all the disciplines and lead on product design.

Candidates should have excellent classroom management and leadership skills enabling them to model outstanding teaching, nurture students' talents and develop their team within the Technology Faculty. They should be passionate about teaching and strongly motivated to become an active part of our diverse community.

The ability to teach at key stages 3 and 4 and to teach AS/A2 Product Design (AQA) is essential. The ability to teach an additional subject at Key Stage 3, either food technology or textile technology, would be preferable.

Suitable candidates will have the ability or aptitude to use a CAD/CAM laser cutter and 3D printer.

English Teacher

  • Contract: full-time, permanent
  • Salary: MPS/UPS Outer London
  • Closing date: interviews to be arranged on receipt of suitable applications 
  • Start date: immediately/January 2024

We are seeking to appoint a teacher of English with excellent subject knowledge to join our highly successful English and Media Faculty. This is a terrific opportunity to work as part of dynamic, committed and hard-working team.

In 2022, 87% of our GCSE students gained a grade 4 or above in English language or English literature which is reflective of the results we have achieved over time. We also offer English literature and media studies at A level; both are popular choices for our sixth formers and similarly excellent results are achieved in these subjects. Our results reflect the high expectations of the department which is built on a foundation of teamwork. The successful applicant will work with the team to maintain a focus on progress; teaching and learning; and raising achievement.

Head of Drama

  • Contract: full-time, permanent
  • Salary: MPS/UPS Outer London plus TLR 2
  • Closing date: interviews to be arranged on receipt of suitable applications 
  • Start date: January 2024

We have an exciting opportunity for you if you are a drama teacher who's looking to take the next step in your career. 

As our new Head of Drama your enthusiastic teaching style will inspire students to explore different elements of drama, building their confidence and encouraging them to take part in school productions.
 
Your excellent classroom management and leadership skills will enable you to model outstanding teaching and develop your team within the Performance Faculty while nurturing students' talents. You will be a passionate individual, strongly motivated to become an active part of our diverse community.

If you are a qualified teacher with experience of teaching years 7 to 11 (up to year 13 would be advantageous) and have some experience of managing people we would love to hear from you.

Science Teacher

  • Contract: full-time, permanent
  • Salary: MPS/UPS Outer London
  • Closing date: interviews to be arranged on receipt of suitable applications 
  • Start date: immediate start or January 2024

We are seeking an outstanding science teacher to work with the team to raise standards of student attainment and achievement. Our ideal candidate will be passionate about science with excellent subject knowledge; they will be able to inspire students to embrace STEM subjects and explore opportunities in related careers. The ability to teach chemistry to Key Stage 5 plus another science subject to Key Stage 4 is essential along with demonstrably excellent classroom management.

We are also looking to enhance the extracurricular activities on offer.

Head of Health and Social Care

  • Contract: permanent, full-time
  • Salary: MPS/UPS Outer London plus TLR 2
  • Closing date: interviews to be arranged on receipt of suitable applications 
  • Start date: Jan 2024

We have an exciting opportunity for a health and social care teacher looking to take the next step in their career. Candidates for our Head of Health and Social Care position should have experience of delivering the BTEC (or equivalent qualification) to key stages 4 and 5 and of managing the associated coursework and deadlines. 

We are looking for a passionate individual who has excellent classroom management and leadership skills; can model outstanding teaching; is strongly motivated to become an active part of our diverse community; and who will drive further success in this popular subject. 

If you are a qualified teacher and have some experience of managing people we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to arrange a visit please contact Debbi McCardie, HR Manager, on 020 8679 0062.

Maths Teacher

  • Contract: permanent, full-time
  • Salary: MPS/UPS Outer London
  • Closing date: interviews to be arranged on receipt of suitable applications 
  • Start date: Jan 2024

We are seeking a Maths Teacher with excellent subject knowledge and a dynamic teaching style to engage students and maximise their learning. The successful candidate will work with other members of the department to maintain a focus on progress, raising achievement across all key stages and enhancing the extracurricular activities offered.

The role is suited to both ECTs and more experienced teachers. The ability to teach maths to Key Stage 5 would be advantageous.

Learning Support Assistant

  • Contract: permanent
  • Salary: £21,333 actual salary (SCP 3, £24,012 FTE)
  • Hours: 08.15-16.15, Mon-Fri, term-time only
  • Closing date: interviews to be arranged on receipt of suitable applications

We require a reliable, enthusiastic and organised Learning Support Assistant.

The successful applicant will support students with special educational needs (SEN) within the classroom and work independently with small groups and individuals in the Learning Support Department.

Applicants should be patient, with the ability to listen and build constructive relationships with students. Experience of working with young people with special needs particularly within a formal educational setting would be advantageous.
 
Candidates must be computer-literate; have GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in English and maths; and understand the barriers to learning faced by those with SEN. A qualification in British Sign Language would be desirable as we have a number of hearing-impaired students joining the school.

Lunchtime Supervisor

  • Contract: permanent
  • Salary: £3,644.54 actual salary (SCP 2, £23,628 FTE)
  • Hours: 13.05-14.20, Mon-Fri, term-time only
  • Closing date: Friday 20th October

We are seeking a lunchtime supervisor to monitor and supervise our students over the lunchtime period to ensure their safety, well-being and good conduct. Additional responsibilities include wiping the dining tables, sanitising and clearing refuse.

Applicants should have experience of working with children, preferably within a school, be assertive and willing to assist other staff when requested.

Behavioural Support Worker

  • Contract: permanent
  • Salary: grade 4, SCP 10 - actual salary £23,911 (£26,913 pro rata)
  • Hours: 36 hours per week, Mon-Fri, 08.30-16.30, term-time only
  • Closing date: Friday 20th October, 09.00

We are seeking a skilled practitioner to organise, administer and supervise our Behaviour Support Room. The room is integral to behaviour management and provides an educational space for students who have been removed from lessons because they are causing disruption to learning.

The successful applicant will work collaboratively with the pastoral team, SEND and teaching staff to enable students to access the curriculum and complete meaningful work while not in lessons.

The successful candidate must be computer-literate, have GCSE grade 5 or above (/equivalent) in English and maths and be able to work on their own initiative. Prior experience of working in a similar capacity directly with young people, offering an empathetic and restorative outlook for the benefit of the students, is essential.

Cleaner

  • Contract: permanent, term-time plus 4 weeks
  • Salary: grade 1, SCP 2 - £23,208 pro rata, actual salary £15,777.24
  • Hours: 25 hours per week, shift pattern: 10.15-15.00 and 13.30–18.45
  • Closing date: interviews to be arranged on receipt of suitable applications

We are looking for an experienced cleaner to join our busy team in undertaking various duties throughout the school.

Candidates should have experience of working as a cleaner at an education establishment or large office space and have an understanding of the importance of maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Understanding the principles of health and safety in a school environment including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) is essential as is the ability to identify hazards.

Duties will include mopping; hoovering; wiping desks and emptying bins in classrooms and shared areas; cleaning toilets; and general tidying. The cleaning team are required to work on specified dates during each school closure period.

PE Teacher

  • Contract: permanent
  • Salary: MPS/UPS Outer London
  • Start date: 1st January 2024
  • Closing date: interviews to be arranged on receipt of suitable applications

We are looking for an enthusiastic PE teacher to join us in raising achievement and ensuring that all students regardless of ability are given the opportunity to experience a wide range of physical activities. 

We have successful cricket, dance, athletics and netball teams. Students also study badminton, table tennis, rounders, football, Muay Thai boxing, handball and trampolining with off-site activities offered to those at Key Stage 4.

We run a range of extracurricular activities and are looking for a teacher who can help to further develop these. Experience of teaching OCR Physical Education to GCSE level and the ability to drive the school minibus would be advantageous.

Maths Teacher

  • Contract: 0.4 FTE, 2 days per week, permanent
  • Salary: MPS/UPS Outer London
  • Closing date: interviews to be arranged on receipt of suitable applications 
  • Start date: Jan 2024

We are seeking a Maths Teacher with excellent subject knowledge and a dynamic teaching style to engage students and maximise their learning. The successful candidate will work with other members of the department to maintain a focus on progress, raising achievement across all key stages and enhancing the extracurricular activities offered.

The role is suited to both ECTs and more experienced teachers. The ability to teach maths to Key Stage 5 would be advantageous.

For more information on any of the vacancies above please see the relevant attachment(s) at the bottom of this page.

For vacancies at our partner school, Kensington Avenue Primary School, please see The Manor Trust's site. Alternatively, visit the Kensington Avenue Primary School vacancies page directly.

What We Offer

"Staff enjoy working with the pupils. One member of staff typically commented, ‘I couldn’t be happier here.’ Relationships between adults and pupils are very positive and enable the young people to prosper. The school promotes good values well. Pupils like the school, show pride in it, and behave thoughtfully to others."  - Ofsted, 2017

Norbury High School for Girls is an over-subscribed 11-19 girls’ school. Provisional data (Oct 2019) ranks us "well above average" nationally for student progress and very positively within the London Borough of Croydon. We were voted Best Secondary School in Croydon in 2019. 

The school has a supportive induction programme for all new staff and is committed to continuing professional development. Experienced staff are able to join our middle leadership and senior leadership training programmes and many of our teaching staff choose to enrol on our subsidised school-based MA programme that is run in conjunction with  St Mary's University.

The school is a member of PiXL. We share expertise and resources with Kensington Avenue Primary School, a fellow academy overseen by The Manor Trust.

The school operates an optional health care plan in partnership with Simply Health and a salary sacrifice cycle purchase scheme. Our teaching staff are employed in line with the Department for Education's School teachers' pay and conditions document and our support staff are eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Norbury High is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people. As part of our safeguarding commitment, appointment to any post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references, medical clearance and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as well as evidence of the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. The school uses preferred agencies and, in line with our safeguarding commitment, is unable to work with any agencies without prior agreement.

Norbury High is fully committed to equality and accessibility. We value diversity as an employer and as an education provider; click here to view Equality Information and Objectives and our Equality, Race Equality and Cultural Diversity Policy. We strive to maintain a working environment where differences between staff are valued and an atmosphere of fairness, dignity and respect is the norm.

The school is committed to keeping your personal data secure. For further details, please see our Data Protection Policy and Privacy Notice (Recruitment).

How to Apply

Please apply using the online application forms for teaching/leadership positions or support staff as appropriate along with the Equality Monitoring Form (links to all three forms can be found above right) and Self-disclosure Form (link below). Alternatively, you can download and scan/print the forms below before returning to us by email recruitment@nhsg.org.uk or by post (marked 'Recruitment') to the address on our Contact Us page.

Please ensure you have read and understood our privacy notice (below) before applying.

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