Job Description

Salary:

MPS/UPS

Job type:

Full Time, Part Time, Permanent

Start date:

September 2025

Apply by:

31 May 2025

Job overview

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This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our successful Science department, as part of a friendly and hardworking team.


The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching and have the knowledge and experience to teach across a range of ages and abilities. Applications from experienced teachers and ECTs are welcomed.


We seek inspirational teachers with talent and drive to join our strong and successful team. We believe our success as a faculty is directly linked to the quality of our staff and the professional development of our teachers.


We are an inclusive school where every student is valued and has the opportunity to shine. We currently have 1293 pupils at the school.


Helena Romanes is a thriving, all-through school for children aged 4-18, situated in the beautiful North Essex countryside. It has good communications to London and the South East, and it is approximately 7 miles from Stansted Airport.


This is an exciting time to join the school:

In October 2023, Helena Romanes School was judged to be 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted. In September 2021, the school opened a Primary phase, which now has children in Reception, Year 1, Year 2 and a mixed Year 3-5 class. Together with the expansion of the Sixth Form, the school will grow to become an all-through school of 2000 pupils from ages 4 to 18. The Department for Education is building a state-of-the-art, brand new school which will open to the Primary phase in 2026/27 and the Secondary and Sixth Form Phase shortly after. We are a member of the successful Saffron Academy Trust, a highly effective local trust led by Caroline Derbyshire, CEO. As members of the trust, we receive a comprehensive package of school improvement and there is regular networking and support between the trust's primary and secondary schools. The successful candidate will work alongside a talented team of teaching and support staff who all want the best possible outcomes for pupils.

We also offer the following benefits to our Staff:

A 24 hour GP helpline. This includes video appointments 8am - 10pm and electronic prescriptions. An Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 telephone and online support, 6 sessions of free counselling (CBT, coaching, mindfulness), and legal/financial advice. Discounts for Teachers and Blue Light card. Discounted wrap around care for parents with children in our Primary School.

How to Apply:


To apply for the position please submit an application form, inclusive of a supporting statement as to why you would be suitable for this role, which can be found on our website, to our HR Officer Eleanor Ball via email eball@hrs.education
The Governing Body is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.


This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.


The school reserves the right to interview candidates before the published closing date.

About

Helena Romanes School

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Helena Romanes School

Parsonage Downs, Great Dunmow
Essex
CM6 2AU
United Kingdom

+44 1371 872560

We are a mixed 4 - 18 Academy with over 1200 pupils on roll. The school is situated in beautiful countryside, occupying approximately 35 acres just to the north of Great Dunmow.



The school was established in 1958 and is named in honour of the first Chair of Governors.



At Helena Romanes, we are ambitious for our pupils and we offer them a rich and varied curriculum. Our pupils develop the skills, knowledge and understanding that enables them to move successfully into higher education, apprenticeships, training or employment.



While academic achievement is of crucial importance, we also ensure that we focus effectively on developing our pupils' personal, social and creative skills. Our aim is that pupils leave Helena Romanes as successful, confident and considerate young adults.



We are very proud of our pupils. They are superb ambassadors for our school when they represent us locally, nationally and internationally, participating in our many and varied extra-curricular activities.



At Helena Romanes, we have a large team of well-qualified, dedicated staff who focus on supporting pupils' progress and well-being. We work closely with parents, carers and the wider community to ensure we provide a well-coordinated approach to our pupils' learning and development.

Ms Catherine Davis BA (Hons)

Executive Headteacher

Ofsted

"Pupils are happy at The Helena Romanes School. They enjoy learning and coming to school."


"Pupils are well mannered, friendly and respectful to their teachers and to each other."


"Pupils want to do well and are focused in lessons."