Woodlands School
Company size
200+
Industry
Education
About Us
Aspiration, Resilience, Opportunity, Excellence, is our ethos. These four pillars underpin all we do and drive us forward as one inclusive learning community.
We have the privilege to be able to teach and learn, as an 11-16 Academy, in a £26 million building. Woodlands School is proud to serve the people of Basildon and we are constantly striving to be better. We are focused on ensuring academic excellence for all our young people, allowing them the opportunity to thrive at further and higher education.
We encourage all of our young people to have the highest of aspirations and look to equip them with all the tools they need to become even more resilient. We offer the widest opportunities to ensure excellence becomes a habit.
Our expectation is that all at Woodlands School work hard and are self-motivated. All are to lead their own learning, be polite and respectful. Our boundaries are clear and they support all in ensuring they can maintain the highest standards.
We will provide a wealth of opportunities to learn in and beyond the classroom. Adding cultural capital and ensuring experiences develop the whole child.
What it’s like to work for us?
An aspirational culture of learning
Promotion of ‘lifelong learning’, amongst pupils and staff alike, to ensure all stakeholders fulfil their potential.
An embedded ‘Woodlands Way’ ensuring pupils have the right attitude to learning allowing teachers to teach and pupils to learn.
A common-sense feedback policy which encourages a growth mindset amongst all stakeholders and facilitates high quality learning.
A supportive non-teaching Pastoral team to support pupils ensuring classrooms are a place of learning.
A comprehensive route of career progression for all teaching and associate roles.
An employee focussed Appraisal programme allowing staff to have ownership of their own development.
A culture of professional trust that offers staff autonomy to take professional risks as part of their journey for continuous pedagogical development.
A culture of ‘evolution not revolution’, driven by the Senior Leadership Team, who work with staff to secure continuous improvement across the school through research and innovation.
Support in ensuring staff enjoy good health and are resilient to the challenges faced into the profession
Additional protected time for planning, preparation, and assessment, exceeding the statutory requirement by at least 1 ½ hours per week, for all teaching staff.
Generous personal day allowance.
Access to a 24/7 GP service.
Access to mental health support for staff, including external supervision for the Pastoral Team.
Access to Occupational Health professionals.
Access to Lifeworks Employee Assistance Programme.
Annual free on-site flu vaccinations.
Eyesight testing (subject to VDU testing).
Access to onsite gym facilities.
Cycle To Work Scheme.
Designated Central Teams to deal with HR, finance, IT, premise and reprographics requests/issues.
An open-door policy and supportive Senior Leadership Team who welcome staff feedback in improving the provision offered by the school.
Staff led wellbeing incentives and social events that foster a sense of community.
Opportunities for continuous Professional Development
Evidence informed professional development programme, which is personalised to the individual, gives opportunities to work collaboratively and protects time to embed training into practice.
Extensive CPD menu, comprising of a wealth of internal and external opportunities, that staff are free to choose from according to their area of need.
Bespoke NTP (New to the Profession) programme for ATP (Aspiring Teaching Practitioners), ITTs (Initial Trainee Teachers) and ECTs (Early Career Teachers).
Coaching Programme delivered by experts in specific pedagogical and pastoral areas.
Access to all Subject Specific Associations.
Action Research projects, accessible to all staff within the school.
Trust wide CPD opportunities to support with both pedagogical and leadership development.
Additional support for staff who work for the exam boards as markers.
Support to complete National Professional Qualifications.
Wealth of opportunities to lead CPD activities.
Be excellent
Support to become Outstanding Practitioners who possess expert subject and pedagogical knowledge, to facilitate excellent pupil progress.
Detailed curriculum guidance and access to a wealth of T & L resources, both internally and externally produced, to support with effective lesson planning and delivery.
A centralised sanction system to ensure teachers can focus on being excellent teaching practitioners.
Collaborative culture where staff are encouraged to share effective practice and lead others in their learning.
Track record of accelerated career progression, with staff regularly being promoted to leadership positions both internally and externally.
The type of jobs we recruit for?
Teaching roles (various subjects)
Co-Educators (Teaching Assistants)
Cover Supervisors
Pastoral Support
Department Technicians
Administrative roles
Benefits
On-site parking
Company events
Gym membership
Company pension
Employee discount
Sick pay
Store discounts
Referral programme
Bike to work scheme
