Current Vacancies
Teaching Staff
Science Teacher 2iC - Start September 2024
It is an exciting time in the science department at Becket Keys Church of England School. Due to the promotion of our current 2iC to Assistant Head Teacher, we are looking for a new colleague to take this important position. This role would suit an experienced teacher of either Chemistry, Physics or Biology who already has some responsibilities in a Science Department but is looking for a next step which more fully recognises what they have to offer.
If you get along well with other people, want to learn from a very experienced and successful Head of Department, and if you enjoy working with highly motivated students, then we want to hear from you!
Science is one of the strongest departments in the school and consistently delivers exceptionally high standards in both progress and attainment terms. Students thoroughly enjoy Science lessons at this school with very good numbers continuing to A Level. Students are taught a highly practical hands-on curriculum to ensure students develop lab skills alongside superb curriculum knowledge. We are supported by the Russell Education Trust and the successful candidate will have regular support, assistance, and guidance from our excellent senior science adviser on a weekly basis.
Closing Date Noon, Wednesday 24th April 2024.
Science Teacher - Start September 2024
We have decided that now is the time to further increase the size of our staff group to reflect the increasing demand for triple Science and A Level Sciences. This role provides the opportunity for an experienced teacher or a newly qualified one to join our team with a view to rapidly moving into the A Level teaching team preferably for Chemistry or Physics.
If you get along well with other people and if you enjoy working with highly motivated students, we want to hear from you!
Closing Date Noon, Wednesday 24th April 2024.
Science Department Background Information
Science Technician - Start September 2024
This is a fantastic opportunity for a suitably skilled and knowledgeable Science Technician to join a well-motivated and successful team within our highly successful Science Department. Applicants should have a minimum qualification of a Science Degree or relevant experience. We would prefer candidates to have excellent Science GCSEs and A-Levels and show aptitude across all three science disciplines.
This role is ideal for those seeking to join a highly successful school and work closely with our superb and highly experienced Lead Science Technician who will line manage you in this role.
Closing Date Noon, Wednesday 24th April 2024.
To apply for any of these Science roles please complete the Application Form and the Equality Monitoring Form and return both to the school along with your personal statement vacancies@becketketkeys.org.
Food Teacher - Start September 2024 (or earlier for the right candidate)
MPS or TLR 3 or 2 (for the right candidate)
Do you enjoy teaching Food & Nutrition to teenagers? Do you get along well with other people? Then this is the role for you!
As part of our on-going commitment to high quality teaching of Food & Nutrition, we are now seeking an additional teacher to join our highly successful and hard-working team. ECTs and talented unqualified teachers (eg qualified chefs) would be welcome to apply – we have an excellent track record of supporting professional chefs into the first years of their teaching career. ECTs could start this role in June or July if that works with the completion of their course. Conversely, this role could suit more experienced colleagues as there is the potential of a TLR for leadership within the department for the right candidates.
We are also willing to explore part time options with colleagues who may be looking for that sort of opportunity. We are flexible to secure the services of the right people.
Our Food department is one of the strongest in the school and consistently delivers exceptionally high standards in both progress and attainment terms. Students thoroughly enjoy Food Lessons at this school with good numbers continuing at GCSE and into Sixth Form. They are taught a highly practical hands-on curriculum with challenging recipes and restaurant standard skills being learned. Our hospitality and catering course is very popular and has recently innovated to include an element of restaurant French, providing an important extra dimension to the students’ experience.
We would love to show you around our department, introduce you to our team and students and answer any questions that you may have.
To apply for this role please complete the Application Form and the Equality Monitoring Form and return both to the school along with your personal statement vacancies@becketketkeys.org.
Closing date: Noon, Tuesday 16th April 2024
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If you are interested in teaching at Becket Keys, we are always willing to accept speculative applications from teachers of any subject.
What is it like to work at Becket Keys?
Becket Keys Church of England School is situated in Brentwood, Essex. This town is in a semi-rural setting and is just under half an hour to London by train. The area has excellent transports links via the M25, A12 and A127 road network. Brentwood is a great place to base yourself in order to enjoy Essex and the surrounding countryside and the excitement of London.
Becket Keys offers a high quality education in a caring, Christian environment in which each student is known, valued and encouraged to achieve his/her individual potential. We are committed to outstanding academic performance and to fostering a love of learning in our students.
At Becket Keys:
Our students
- Act responsibly and respectfully
- Aim high in life and learning
- Engage with and contribute to the local community
Our staff
- Support all students to achieve their greatest academic potential
- Provide a nurturing environment where students and their individual learning needs are known by all
- Encourage parental engagement
We place emphasis on all members of our community co-operating with others considerately and honestly, promoting the understanding that with rights come responsibilities.
We recognise the hard work and commitment shown by our staff and as well as competitive salaries, all our teachers have professional development opportunities individually tailored to where they are in their careers. Newly Qualified Teachers are supported with a programme run by members of the Senior Leadership Team. Each year we hope to bring in at least three NQTs/ECTs alongside a high number of student teachers to create a learning hub. This hub provides training on a weekly basis for these new to teaching colleagues and is used by other local schools who wish to benefit.
Staff are provided with laptops and all the software and equipment they need to teach effectively. Whether it is a new interactive whiteboard, a visualiser or simply a clicker to advance to the next slide on a PowerPoint!
We look after our staff's every need, from simple things like free tea and coffee throughout the day, and delicious meals at lunchtime to the use of our quiet and spacious staff room for collaborative work and support.
Potential applicants who have children may be interested to hear that our admissions policy offers the opportunity for staff to gain a place for their child at the school. Around 20 colleagues are currently benefitting from places for the children in the school. Most of these would not have secured a place without the staff criteria being in place.
If you are looking for a positive atmosphere and a great place to work then look no further than Becket Keys! Would you like more information about teaching at Becket Keys? Click here.
Speculative applications are always welcome. Please complete the Application Form and Equality Monitoring Form and return it to the school along with your Personal Statement to vacancies@becketkeys.org. Please contact us on this email if you require any further information.
We generally do not use agencies for recruitment preferring to spend our money on resources for students, so please contact us directly if you want to work here.
