Salary: MPS/UPS (to reflect current level and experience)

Required for: September 2023

Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 29th March

Interviews: Friday 31st March

To Apply: Please complete the Teaching application form (you are advised to use a PC, not a Mac)

There is no school like JCoSS.  Our unique atmosphere is felt as soon as you walk through the doors of our magnificent new state of the art building.  Our students are passionate, our staff are happy and our parents are proud to be JCoSS parents.  Our latest Ofsted report summarised the school perfectly

• Pupils treat others as equals, showing kindness and respect.

• Very little learning time is lost to poor behaviour.

• Pupils enjoy attending this ambitious, supportive and inspiring school.

• Leaders have embedded an ethos that promotes tolerance and inclusion.

• Pupils are encouraged to develop their own identity while learning to understand and celebrate that of others.

We are excited to be able to offer the opportunity for a Music Teacher to join our dynamic Expressive Arts Faculty and we look forward to hearing from you.

This Role: We need a dynamic and well qualified musician to join our team of staff in the Expressive Arts Faculty, which incorporates both Music and Drama. The Faculty is built on a foundation of positive collaboration to create an offer, which is exciting, diverse and challenging.  We are committed to enabling students to thrive and grow both as performers and in academic study. Music has a high profile and excellent outcomes at JCoSS: it is offered to both GCSE and A Level, and in the 6th Form we also offer Music Technology.  The Department and the Faculty also make a big commitment to the Ethos and life of the school, through a wide range of extra-curricular activities and performances, both staff and student-led, which take place throughout the year. 

The School places a high value on the opportunities that Music and Drama present, in and out of the classroom, to build personal qualities, encourage self-expression and build teamwork. If you are an enthusiastic teacher of Music who can share this vision, we would love you to join us.  The post is suitable for newly qualified or experienced teachers, and the potential to teach GCSE and A Level exists for the right candidate. Experience in teaching Music and/or Music Technology A Level would be an advantage.

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SEN Teacher (Autism Provision), with a potential for Head of Key Stage role for a suitably experienced candidate, Job Description available upon request.

Salary: MPS (to reflect current level and experience) + SEN allowance

Required for:  September 2023, or sooner by negotiation

Closing Date: 9am Monday 27^th March, however we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date

Interviews: Wednesday 29^th March

To Apply: Please complete the Teaching application form on the school website (you are advised to use a PC, not a Mac)

This Role: We are looking for a skillful SEN teacher (QTS would be preferable) with experience in meeting the needs of autistic students, to join our teaching team in the Pears Special Resource Provision (PSRP).  This 49-place provision, housed in exceptional specialist accommodation, is one of the largest in the country, and its reputation for excellent outcomes makes it hugely oversubscribed.  JCoSS is proud of its culture of flexibility, inclusion and humanity, and PSRP students move fluidly between the provision and the main school according to their needs and presentation.  The expertise of PSRP staff permeates the whole school, where there are as many ASC students outside the PSRP as within it.

An experienced team of teaching and support staff work collaboratively to ensure both academic and personal progress for all PSRP students, with a key focus on developing social thinking and preparing students for transitions and for their future lives.  Some achieve the school’s highest academic results and progress to university, others are prepared for employment and grow skills for independent living; this variety of successful pathways relies on careful induction, bespoke provision and deep knowledge of autism.

Knowledge and understanding of the repertoire of strategies that enable ASC students to flourish is essential and you will need a track record of excellent teaching in a neurodiverse context. Any subject specialism can be considered, and the willingness to teach a range of subjects is a great advantage.

The post is suitable for newly qualified or experienced teachers, and we offer ECT employment for the last few weeks of the summer term. 

Job Description and Person Specification: Click here

There is no school like JCoSS.  Our unique atmosphere is felt as soon as you walk through the doors of our magnificent state of the art building.  Our students are passionate, our staff are happy and our parents are proud to be JCoSS parents.  Our latest Ofsted report summarised the school perfectly

• Pupils treat others as equals, showing kindness and respect.

• Very little learning time is lost to poor behaviour.

• Pupils enjoy attending this ambitious, supportive and inspiring school.

• Leaders have embedded an ethos that promotes tolerance and inclusion.

• Pupils are encouraged to develop their own identity while learning to understand and celebrate that of others.

Our Vision: JCoSS is an academic, aspirational learning community, known and respected for our pioneering spirit, our humanity and our excellent outcomes.

Our Ethos: If you think you know what working in a Jewish school might be like, be ready to think again.  Our outward-looking and pluralist Jewish ethos combines an embrace of open-minded values with a deep love of the varied riches of Jewish tradition.  The staff and leadership team includes different faiths and none at all levels, and the school has a culture of purposeful good humour and humanity. We are a school like no other.

Our Results: We have a track record of outstanding academic outcomes, both in raw results and in added value.  Our 2022 outcomes were typical: 52% of A level grades were at A*or A and 82% of Cambridge Technical grades were Distinction*: overall 61% of the cohort scored at least 3 A grades or equivalent.  Half of GCSE grades were at 7 or higher, a third of students achieving at least 7 GCSEs at grade 7 or better.  Our ALPS grade has been consistently 2 at both A level and GCSE, and our 2019 ‘Progress 8’ (most recent confirmed figure) score was 0.68.

Supported by a strong programme, students every year gain places at Oxbridge and for Medical and Veterinary Study, as well as for a wide range of specialisms and competitive courses at prestigious institutions.

Staff Benefits: We appoint on potential as well as experience, and we are committed to supporting staff development.  Several non-teaching colleagues have trained with us as teachers; our rich CPL programme includes full induction for new teaching staff including ECTs, NPQ programmes, and financial support for MA courses, Action Research projects and many other opportunities.  Additional responsibilities are always considered for suitable candidates and we offer ECTs employment for the last few weeks of the summer term.  Our admissions policy includes priority places for the children of all staff*.  Our website details a huge number of wellbeing initiatives offering something for everyone. https://jcoss.org/recruitment/staff-wellbeing-at-jcoss

* (Children, Jewish and non-Jewish, of JCoSS staff who have a permanent contract of employment and have completed two years of service on the last day of the summer term of the academic year prior to application)

Our Location & Community: The school is in beautiful £50m buildings overlooking the Green Belt.  It is easily accessible from Northern, Piccadilly and Overground rail links, public buses run past the entrance and a school coach service (available to staff) serves our whole catchment area.  We attract students from eloquent and supportive communities across North London and Hertfordshire. 

JCoSS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email and only shortlisted candidates may receive feedback.

Salary: NJC12 (£25,578) pro rata

Actual Salary: £19,160

Hours: 29 hours per week across 5 days (8:30-3:30 Monday to Thursday, Friday 9am-1pm) term time only

Required from: September 2023 until the return of the post holder. With the possibility of working 2-3 days per week in the month of June for a handover period

Closing Date: 9am Monday 27^th March

Interviews: Thursday 30^th March, however we reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

To Apply: Please complete the non-Teaching application form on the school website (you are advised to use a PC, not a Mac)

This Role: is for an effective and well-organised administrator to support a lively, friendly and busy SEN faculty with day to day general administration duties and organising student Annual Reviews, which are a crucial element of our students’ school journey. We would encourage candidates with previous experience but it is not essential.

The Inclusion department is comprised of two large, dynamic teams in Learning Support and the PSRP (Autism Provision).  The team is made up a range of professionals who collectively provide a breadth of expertise and experience in SEND.  Staff are dedicated to offering quality provision and support to students with SEND.  This role allows for a unique opportunity for professional development within the context of an established and successful Inclusion department.

Job Description and Person Specification: click here

Salary Range: NJC 4-6 (£24,408 – £25,212) pro rata. Starting Salary NJC 4

Actual Salary: £19,718.43 per year

Hours:  34 hours per week term-time only/40 weeks per year approx.

Required: as soon as possible

Applications will be considered on a daily basis, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to interview

To Apply: Please complete the non-Teaching application form (you are advised to use a PC, not a Mac)

This Role: We need an organized and capable DT Technician to support the DT department in the ordering and preparation of materials, the management of the budget and stock inventory, the maintenance of a healthy and safe work environment for staff and students, and the smooth running of all aspects of the faculty.  The role includes providing support and advice to students, assisting with displays and a variety of other tasks that arise from day to day in a busy and successful team.  The ideal candidate will be able to use 2D Design and operate the laser cutter with confidence, be a good communicator, have a positive and calm manner, be well organized and able to prioritize.  A ‘can-do’ approach and a sense of humour are key.  Further details of the role can be found in the job and person specification.

The position would suit those considering a teaching career (opportunities exist, for suitable candidates, to be sponsored for teacher training in the future) or wishing to gain experience in a mainstream secondary school. 

Job Description and Person Specification: click here

Salary: £14.25 per hour, which includes holiday entitlement

Casual contract, hours to be arranged with the Exams Officer during examination periods. 

Hours vary, but exam sessions are usually 8.00-12.00 and 12.30-5.00 and exam invigilators should be able to commit to at least 4 sessions per week during the exam seasons.

Training: Date to be confirmed

Start date: Spring Term 2023, with annual work concentrated from end November-January and in May-July

Applications will be reviewed as they arrive and shortlisted candidates will be notified of the interview date by email.

To Apply: Please complete the non-Teaching application form (you are advised to use a PC, not a Mac)

This Role: To uphold the integrity of the external examination process and ensure all internal exams are conducted to a high standard.  Hours are flexible – with work concentrated from end November-January and May-July – but required at other points in the year too.  Full training is given. Full details of the role can be found in the job description.  

Job Description and Person Specification: Click here

There is no school like JCoSS.  Our unique atmosphere is felt as soon as you walk through the doors of our magnificent state of the art building.  Our students are passionate, our staff are happy and our parents are proud to be JCoSS parents.  Our latest Ofsted report summarised the school perfectly

• Pupils treat others as equals, showing kindness and respect.

• Very little learning time is lost to poor behaviour.

• Pupils enjoy attending this ambitious, supportive and inspiring school.

• Leaders have embedded an ethos that promotes tolerance and inclusion.

• Pupils are encouraged to develop their own identity while learning to understand and celebrate that of others.

Our Vision: JCoSS is an academic, aspirational learning community, known and respected for our pioneering spirit, our humanity and our excellent outcomes.

Our Ethos: If you think you know what working in a Jewish school might be like, be ready to think again.  Our outward-looking and pluralist Jewish ethos combines an embrace of open-minded values with a deep love of the varied riches of Jewish tradition.  The staff and leadership team includes different faiths and none at all levels, and the school has a culture of purposeful good humour and humanity. We are a school like no other.

Our Results: We have a track record of outstanding results. Students achieve excellent outcomes and make great progress. In 2022 52% of A level grades were at A*or A and 82% of Cambridge Technical grades were Distinction*: overall 61% of the cohort scored at least 3 A grades or equivalent.  Half of GCSE grades were grade 7 or higher, with a third of students achieving at least 7 GCSEs at grade 7 or better.  Our ALPS grade has been consistently 2 at both A level and GCSE, and our ‘Progress 8’ score is consistently significantly above national average.  Supported by a strong programme, students every year gain places at Oxbridge and for Medical and Veterinary Study, as well as for a wide range of specialisms and competitive courses at prestigious institutions.

Staff Benefits: We appoint on potential as well as experience, and we are committed to supporting staff development.  Several non-teaching colleagues have trained with us as teachers; our rich CPL programme includes full induction for new teaching staff including ECTs, NPQ programmes, and financial support for MA courses, Action Research projects and many other opportunities.  Additional responsibilities are always considered for suitable candidates and we offer ECTs employment for the last few weeks of the summer term.  Our admissions policy includes priority places for the children of all staff*.  Our website details a huge number of wellbeing initiatives offering something for everyone. https://jcoss.org/recruitment/staff-wellbeing-at-jcoss

* (Children, Jewish and non-Jewish, of JCoSS staff who have a permanent contract of employment and have completed two years of service on the last day of the summer term of the academic year prior to application)

Our Location & Community: The school is in beautiful £50m buildings overlooking the Green Belt.  It is easily accessible from Northern, Piccadilly and Overground rail links, public buses run past the entrance and a school coach service (available to staff) serves our whole catchment area.  We attract students from eloquent and supportive communities across North London and Hertfordshire. 

JCoSS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email and only shortlisted candidates may receive feedback.