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REDDEN COURT SCHOOL

Committed to Success for All

Cotswold Road, Harold Wood, Romford, Essex RM3 0TS

Tel: 01708 342293

Fax: 01708 383550

Headteacher: Mr A Henry

Redden Court School is a member of the Success for All Educational Trust

 

Teacher of Humanities (Secondary)

Grade: Teacher Main/Upper Scale (Outer London)

Hours: Full Time 

Contract: Permanent 

Start Date: September 2026

 

“Pupils are proud to attend this school. They say it is friendly, warm and safe. Pupils have respectful relationships with teachers.” 

“Teachers are enthusiastic subject experts. They check pupils’ understanding often. Pupils’ work and attitudes to learning reflect teachers’ high expectations.”

“Pupils flourish here. They work hard in class and take their education seriously”

“The provision for pupils’ wider development is exceptionally well thought through”

“Leaders have high expectations of all pupils’ achievement”

“The behaviour of pupils is exemplary. Pupils are motivated by rewards for showing their positive attitudes, such as trying hard in class or being helpful around the school. They are polite and respectful and readily celebrate their peers’ successes”

Ofsted

 

An opportunity has arisen to join this high achieving, successful, well-ordered and caring mixed comprehensive school for students aged eleven to sixteen in which students have very positive attitudes towards their learning and are supported fully in all aspects of wellbeing.

Why Work With Us? 

As an employer, we are committed to promoting career development and recognise hard work and effort.  As an equal opportunities employer we offer from day one of your employment parental leave, compassionate leave and carers leave at or above the statutory levels.  We are committed to wellbeing and flexible working requests which can be submitted from day one.

As an employee, you will be covered by our excellent well-being support and medical cover programmes provided through the Spark and Medicash organisations. This includes access 24 hours a day to a GP helpline, physiotherapy, optical support, dental treatment, and access to a counselling service.

 

At Redden Court School we prioritise the development of outstanding teaching and learning alongside wellbeing.  All members of the school community are cared for, valued and listened to, we support and challenge our students to aspire to be the very best that they can be; enabling them to be responsible, capable and ambitious citizens. We have the highest expectations of our students and staff.

We invest in our staff to help them to become the best possible teachers they can be. There are excellent opportunities for people who work hard. Effort is often recognised in career development. Many who came to us as NQTs now have substantial leadership roles. Our CPD programme and collegiate approach are highly effective.

We are looking for a passionate and inspirational teacher who wants an opportunity to make a difference to our dynamic and successful Humanities Faculty.  Students at Redden Court School are positive, polite and have huge potential. Humanity subjects are very popular options at Key Stage 4.  The successful candidate will demonstrate passion as well as a commitment to improving student outcomes across both Key Stage 3 and 4.

If you are an inspiring, enthusiastic Teacher of Humanities who recognises that the best practitioners always want to improve and would like to work alongside a forward thinking and supportive team then we would like to talk to you.  Our Humanities Faculty comprises of Geography, History, Sociology, Citizenship and PSHE. The ideal candidate would be willing to run extra curricular clubs, trips and enhancements.

 

We will gladly accept applications from ECTs, recently qualified and experienced teachers. The ability to demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and to consistently teach inspirational lessons within this highly committed faculty is essential.

Child places at Redden Court School are available for staff who are employed at the school (please ask for more details).

 

If you are looking to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic setting and are committed to providing the very best experience for our staff and students, we would love to meet you.

Further details can be downloaded from our website www.sfaet.co.uk or from our Head of Humanities Faculty on 01708 342293 -  email: hwebster@reddencourtcloud.co.uk

Applications should be made via ‘Mynewterm’ which can be accessed here by the deadline of Wednesday, 3rd June 2026.

Interviews will take place week beginning 8th June 2026.

References from 2 previous employers will be sought prior to interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. If you are interested in the role, please submit your application as early as possible.  

The use of AI is strictly forbidden to assist in any way with the interview/application process.

Previous applicants need not apply.

 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.  We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Redden Court School we are dedicated to building and embracing a diverse, inclusive and equitable school environment.  This ensures that everyone is welcome, included and given the opportunity to take part.  We recognise and celebrate the range of diverse qualities that we all bring. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Redden Court is an equal opportunities employer including blind recruitment.

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