What skills and experience we're looking forEach teacher has a responsibility for, at all times, safeguarding the students in.....
What skills and experience we're looking for
Each teacher has a responsibility for, at all times, safeguarding the students in their care. They must also ensure that the students receive an outstanding teaching and learning experience. We expect all teachers working at Balcarras School to take great pride in, and play their role in, creating a positive ethos based upon the school is values shared by all. These values are reinforced by all staff, and staff are expected to support a happy, positive and successful environment where students of all abilities can grow, develop and succeed. All teachers can expect to work within a number of teams, including their Subject area, their Tutor and House team. Teachers working at Balcarras School are expected to carry out their professional duties in accordance with the Trust’s Code of Conduct, The Trust’s Pay Policy and National Teachers’ Standards. The specific responsibilities outlined in the applicant pack reflect this guidance.
What the school offers its staff
What is it like working at Balcarras? It is a very exciting and rewarding time to be working at Balcarras. Our latest GCSE grades were extraordinary and put us in the Top 30 comprehensive schools in the country based on the percentage of pupils gaining 5+ in English and Maths. At A level the picture was similar. We were listed by the Sunday Times as the second highest performing comprehensive school in the Southwest in Parent Power published in November 2023. It is this commitment to the highest academic standards, whilst at the same time being a caring and stimulating environment, that makes Balcarras feel different from anywhere else. As part of the Balcarras Trust, our teaching staff have access to outstanding professional development networks including NPQs and ECTs if appropriate. Balcarras is a great place to work, from staff football and wreath making sessions to Chinese cookery — Balcarras creates opportunities for staff cohesion. We recently ran a whole Trust staff inset on staff wellbeing that covered topics such as physical well being, mental well being, financial wellbeing and reducing workload . Both staff and pupils benefit from Buddy the school dog who is the one of best appointments ever made!
Commitment to safeguarding
Balcarras School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role will involve regulated activity with children. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Please also read the Recruitment Selection and Disclosure Policy within “How to apply” which includes our policy on recruiting ex-offenders. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and receipt of two satisfactory references.
