Vacancies

Head of German (with French and/or Spanish as a second language if possible)

Full time/Permanent

Required for January 2025

We are seeking a well-qualified and passionate individual to join our team as Head of German. The successful candidate will teach German across all key stages, from KS3 to A-Level, with the potential to teach French and/or Spanish if possible. This role is ideal for an experienced teacher eager to take the next step and progress in their teaching career.

The successful candidate should have a relevant degree and teaching qualification, excellent subject knowledge and the capacity to inspire both pupils and colleagues. He/she will have a leadership role and should be able to ensure the high quality of teaching and learning and the promotion of their subject.

The MFL department at Chigwell is well resourced and make use of their departmental virtual learning environment. Candidates should be competent users of ICT and have a keen interest in using these skills in the classroom. In addition, applicants should be able to work well with colleagues and parents and be prepared to contribute to departmental extra-curricular activities, especially foreign residential visits and play a full part in the life for the School. Such involvement is at the heart of what Chigwell offers to its pupils.

We are located in the picturesque village of Chigwell just 10 miles from central London and on the Central Line. Close to the edge of Epping Forest, we enjoy over 100 acres of beautiful grounds and excellent facilities.

Chigwell School provides a supportive working environment. There is a well-developed programme of professional development, pupils are enthusiastic, co-operative and able, and colleagues get on well together. There is a strong sense of community.

For further details on this position please see the Job Description below. Applicants should complete the application form that can be accessed below and email it to the Human Resources Manager at hr@chigwell-school.org.

The Head of Modern Foreign Languages, Mr Jack Twinn, will be happy to answer any questions; he can be contacted at the School by telephone 020 8501 5700 or email jtwinn@chigwell-school.org

Closing date: 11th October 2024 – early applications welcome

Applications will be considered upon receipt therefore early applications are encouraged. Candidates will be contacted by telephone or email to attend an interview if required. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

The School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes a diverse pool of candidates.

Supporting documents

Head of German job description

Application Form

Chigwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS.

Head of French - Required for January 2025

An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic teacher of French to lead the department and be part of a school that is not only highly successful academically but also in sport, music, and drama. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Modern Foreign Languages, lead the teaching of French from Year 7 to 13 and be fully involved in the life of the School. This is a full time maternity position required from January 2025.

We are located in the picturesque village of Chigwell just 10 miles from central London and on the Central Line. Close to the edge of Epping Forest, we enjoy over 100 acres of beautiful grounds.

Chigwell School offers a competitive salary and benefits package. In addition, the School provides a supportive working environment. There is a well-developed programme of professional development, pupils are enthusiastic, co-operative and able, and colleagues get on well together. There is a strong sense of community.

For further details on this position please see the Job Description below. Applicants should complete the application form which can be accessed directly below and send it to the HR Manager at: hr@chigwell-school.org

The Head of Modern Foreign Languages, Mr Jack Twinn, will be happy to answer any questions; he can be contacted at the School by telephone 020 8501 5700 or email jtwinn@chigwell-school.org

Closing date: 11th October 2024. Early applications are welcome.

Applications will be considered upon receipt. The School reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

The School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes a diverse pool of candidates.

Supporting documents

Head of French job description (mat cover)

Application Form

Chigwell School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes a diverse pool of candidates. committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS.

Required from the Lent Term 2025

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Teacher of French to join our dynamic team for a maternity cover position. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator to inspire and engage students from Year 7 to Year 13, fostering both language proficiency and cultural appreciation. The successful candidate will be a qualified graduate, either with experience or new to the profession, and will join a school that excels not only academically but also in sports, music, and drama. This is a full-time maternity cover position, and the appointed candidate will be fully involved in the life of the school.

We are located in the picturesque village of Chigwell just 10 miles from central London and on the Central Line. Close to the edge of Epping Forest, we enjoy over 100 acres of beautiful grounds.

Chigwell School offers a competitive salary and benefits package. In addition, the School provides a supportive working environment. There is a well-developed programme of professional development, pupils are enthusiastic, co-operative and able, and colleagues get on well together. There is a strong sense of community.

For further details on this position please see the Job Description below. Applicants should complete the application form which can be accessed directly below and send it to the HR Manager at: hr@chigwell-school.org

The Head of Modern Foreign Languages, Mr Jack Twinn, will be happy to answer any questions; he can be contacted at the School by telephone 020 8501 5700 or email jtwinn@chigwell-school.org

Closing date: 11th October 2024. Early applications are welcome.

Applications will be considered upon receipt. The School reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

The School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes a diverse pool of candidates.

Supporting documents

Teacher of French job description (mat cover)

Application Form

Chigwell School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes a diverse pool of candidates. committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS.

Required for January 2025

Chigwell School is seeking a well-qualified, enthusiastic, and committed Teacher of Computer Science to join our highly successful school from the Lent Term 2025.. The successful candidate will be able to teach students from KS3 to KS5 including GCSE and A-Level Computer Science and contribute to all aspects of the Computer Science department’s work, both inside and outside the classroom. The ability to offer a second subject (Mathematics) would be desirable but is not a pre- requisite for the role.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Computer Scientist to join a leading department and work with highly engaged and an motivated pupils and colleagues. The post would suit a new entrant to the profession, a talented ECT or a more experienced teacher looking for progression.

Chigwell School offers a competitive salary and benefits package in a very supportive environment. We are located in the picturesque village of Chigwell just 10 miles from central London and the Central Line. Close to the edge of Epping Forest, we enjoy over 100 acres of beautiful grounds and excellent facilities.

For further details on this position, a job description and an application form please visit our website https://www.chigwell-school.org/vacancies/. Applicants should complete the application form and email to the Human Resources Manager at hr@chigwell-school.org.

Mrs Rebecca Arnold, Head of Computing, will be happy to answer any questions; she can be contacted at the School by telephone 020 8501 5700 or by e-mail to rarnold@chigwell-school.org

Closing date: 13th October 2024

Applications will be considered upon receipt. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

The School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes a diverse pool of candidates.

Supporting documents

Teacher of Computer Science (mat cover) job description

Application Form

Chigwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS.

About this role:

Chigwell School is committed to supporting our pupil’s mental health and are looking for a volunteer counsellor to deliver therapeutic one-to-one interventions led by a clinical supervisor in school. The volunteer counsellor will offer three sessions on their working day and engage in supervision at the end.

Your focus will be delivering appropriate one-to-one interventions. You will have the ability to tailor sessions for young people considering creativity as a flexible way of working. You will be supported and supervised by our School Counsellor to discuss your caseload.

Key Responsibilities:

Service Delivery and Practice

• Identify and report safeguarding concerns. Understand safeguarding procedures and to report any concerns immediately after session to clinical supervisor.

• Abide by BACP ethical framework. Understanding and commitment to work in line with the BACP competency framework.To undertake supervision at the end of each working day.

• Undertake one-to-one clinical work with young people utilising creativity .

Relationships

• Establish positive and effective relationships with the young person and offering core values of therapeutic work with children and young people.

• Ability to build therapeutic relationships with young people.

Data

• Accountable for note keeping and confidentiality (keeping case notes safe and secure). Part of the initial session will include contracting with the young person outlining limitations of confidentiality.

What you will need:

• To be in the second or third year of training Level 4 qualification diploma or above in counselling or psychotherapy.

• Registration with BACP or another appropriate agency.

• Understanding of child protection/safeguarding issues and the assessment of risk or willingness to complete training in this subject.

• An understanding of the complexities and challenges children, young people and families face, and a commitment to work with compassion, perseverance, integrity, and creativity.

• Understanding of delivering therapy in a way that is underpinned with compassion, perseverance, and creativity.

• Ability to capture and report on information which will enhance your Clinical Supervision sessions.

• Experience of working with young people.

• Ability to work flexibility and adapt to the changing needs of individual schools.

• Ability to evidence self-awareness and engage with services as needed (i.e. personal therapy) to ensure your mental health and wellbeing is supported.

• A willingness to undergo an enhanced with barred list DBS check if appointed.

• A willingness to work term-time only.

How to apply:

Please send a cover letter and an up-to-date CV detailing your educational background, relevant experience, and any counselling certifications or training you have completed.

You can submit these via email to the HR Manager at hr@chigwell-school.org

Closing date: 11^th October 2024

We are committed to providing a supportive environment where you can make a meaningful impact. If you have any questions about the role or the application process, feel free to contact us at hr@chigwell-school.org.

Chigwell is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers, prohibition orders and enhanced DBS.

Chigwell School are seeking to appoint a new laboratory technician to join a team of dedicated and motivated support staff in the Science department. The successful applicant will mainly be responsible for delivering the practical requirements of Science lessons and assist in the preparation of Key Stage 2 up to GCSE and A-level experiments under the guidance of the Senior Laboratory Technician.

Scientific and technical knowledge and knowledge of related Health & Safety precautions in a laboratory environment are essential requirements. A Biology background will be an advantage. Candidates must enjoy working as part of a team, be able to work under pressure and use their own initiative, be attentive to detail and have good communication and ICT skills.

Chigwell School offers a competitive salary and benefits package and a supportive working environment. There is a well-developed programme of professional development. There is a strong sense of community and colleagues are dedicated and get on well together.

Further details and an application form can be found below . Applicants should complete the support staff application form which can be accessed below and send it to the HR Manager at hr@chigwell-school.org

Closing date: 30th September 2024

Applications will be considered as they are received so early applications are encouraged. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

Supporting documents

Application Form

Lab Technician Job description and person specification

Chigwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS.

Chigwell School is a leading co-educational school just ten miles from central London. The School enjoys a very high reputation for their academic, cultural and sporting achievements and for its pastoral care. We are located in the picturesque village of Chigwell and we enjoy over 100 acres of beautiful grounds.

We are looking to recruit an excellent cleaner to join our friendly housekeeping team to undertake the cleaning of designated areas within the School premises under the direction of the Facilities Manager.

We offer a competitive rate of pay and a positive and supportive working environment. You will be provided with guidance and training as required.

For further information and to apply please contact the Facilities Manager, Victoria O’Mahoney, by telephone: 07725671404 or E-mail: housekeeper@chigwell-school.org

Alternatively, applicants should complete the application form below and send it to the HR Manager by email at hr@chigwell-school.org or by post to Chigwell School, High Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6QF

Closing date: 16th September-Early applications welcome

Required to start as soon as possible.

Applications will be considered as they are received so early applications are encouraged.

Please see below supporting documents:

Application Form