Vacancies
Vacancies
The Willink is a successful and oversubscribed school with a strong international ethos, listed in the top ten non-selective schools in Berkshire in 2019. The school has 1250 students on roll including 220 in the Sixth Form, and is situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting south west of Reading.
We have experience and expertise in Initial Teacher Training and professional development and are a strategic partner to the Teaching School Hub Berkshire. The Willink is the lead school for the Mobius Maths Hub – a national centre for excellence in the teaching and leadership of mathematics education.
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 applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk.
Support Staff Application Form
We currently have the following positions available at our school:
Second in Science (Physics)
- Full-time and Permanent
- Management Allowance
- MPR/UPR Required September 2024
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, motivated and inspirational teacher to the role of Second in Science with a specialism in teaching A Level Physics. The successful candidate will support the Head of Department in leading the Science team to secure outstanding progress and outcomes for students. We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious, and dynamic applicant to work with an experienced and supportive department. The successful applicant will have the skills to motivate and engage students, and to enrich the lives and learning experiences of our young people.
For further information please visit the school website or contact Mrs Kim Paonessa, HR, HR@willink.w-berks.sch.uk, Tel 0118 983 2030. For an informal conversation contact Head of Science, Dr. Ruth Kellaway: rkellaway@willink.w-berks.sch.uk.
The closing date for final applications is Monday 13th May 2024 and applications will be reviewed on receipt. Early application is advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed.
Job Description
Teacher in Charge of Economics
- Full-time and Permanent
- MPR/UPR + TLR2 - Recruitment incentive available to the right candidate
- Required September 2024
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, motivated and inspirational teacher with a real passion for teaching Economics at A Level to join our supportive and high achieving Digital & Commerce Faculty. The Faculty comprises Business, Computing, Economics, Film and Media. We are looking for a specialist Economics teacher who can teach other discipline(s).
The successful candidate will:
- be able to form positive and trusting relationships with students based on consistency, firm boundaries and making learning exciting and challenging
- have a professional attitude that is open to innovative ways of working
- be committed to working in partnership with the Economics team and a range of other staff
- be flexible and adaptable when faced with challenges
- support the Head of Department in leading the team to secure outstanding progress and outcomes for students.
As the lead school for the Möbius Maths Hub and regional centre for Teaching School Hub Berkshire, Willink can offer the successful candidate unrivalled professional development and subject leadership opportunities.
For further information please visit the school website or contact Mrs Kim Paonessa, HR, HR@willink.w-berks.sch.uk, Tel 0118 983 2030. For an informal conversation contact Head of Digital & Commerce Faculty, Laura Close lclose@willink.w-berks.sch.uk
The closing date for final applications is 9am Monday 13th May 2024 and applications will be reviewed on receipt. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
Teacher of Humanities (with specialism in RE or PSHE)
- Full-time and Fixed Term (with potential to be made permanent)
- MPR/UPR, Required September 2024 or earlier
We are seeking an inspirational classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge in Religious Education or PSHE, the successful candidate will teach to GCSE level. The ability to teach another subject (potentially to KS5) would be desirable.
We warmly welcome applications from ECTs looking for their first appointment as well as more experienced practitioners. As the lead school for the Möbius Maths Hub and regional centre for Teaching School Hub Berkshire, Willink can offer the successful candidate unrivalled professional development and subject leadership opportunities.
For further information please visit the school website or contact Mrs Kim Paonessa, HR Administrator, hr@willink.w-berks.sch.uk, Tel 0118 983 2030. For an informal conversation contact Head of Humanities, Eve Mace emace@willink.w-berks.sch.uk
The closing date for final applications is Monday 13th May 2024 and applications will be reviewed on receipt. Early application is advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed.
Teacher of English
- Full-time and Permanent
- MPR/UPR, Required September
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, motivated and inspirational teacher to join our enthusiastic, ambitious, dynamic and very supportive English Faculty. The successful applicant will have the skills to motivate and engage staff and students, and to enrich the lives and learning experiences of our young people. The faculty teaches English Language and English Literature to A Level and opportunities to teach media are available. The role may include some English intervention teaching.
We warmly welcome applications from ECTs looking for their first appointment as well as more experienced practitioners. As the lead school for the Möbius Maths Hub and regional centre for Teaching School Hub Berkshire, Willink can offer the successful candidate unrivalled professional development and subject leadership opportunities.
For further information please visit the school website or contact Mrs Kim Paonessa, HR Administrator, hr@willink.w-berks.sch.uk, Tel 0118 983 2030. For an informal conversation contact Head of English, Hayley Sayers hsayers@willink.w-berks.sch.uk
The closing date for final applications is Friday 17th May 2024 and applications will be reviewed on receipt. Early application is advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed.
Sixth Form Pastoral Support
- 37 hours per week, Permanent
- Starting September 2024
- Band F11-F19 £25,979 - £29,777 Full time equivalent (pro rata £22,022 - £25,241)
- (Term time only but you may be required to work training days by prior approval)
The Willink School is looking to appoint a capable, well-organised and pro-active individual to support the Head of Sixth and Sixth Form Leadership Team in promoting high standards of personal, social and academic outcomes required for a successful future in global society.
For further information and an application pack please visit the school website or contact Mrs Kim Paonessa, HR Administrator, hr@willink.w-berks.sch.uk, Tel 0118 983 2030.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 23rd May 2024, however we are likely to conduct interviews as early applications are received and previous candidates should not apply.
