Teacher of Mathematics

Waldegrave comprises an outstanding comprehensive school for girls aged 11 to 16 years, together with a successful mixed sixth form of nearly 400 students. We are a school whose aim is that everyone enjoys learning, feels valued and experiences success.

The school employs over 150 staff.  School lunches, grounds maintenance and cleaning are provided through competitive contracting.  There is a strong commitment to training and professional development, and the work/life balance of all staff.

Waldegrave School firmly believe that the most successful students are those who really throw themselves into the life of the school.  The opportunities here are many and varied and all students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning and make the most of leadership opportunities they are given both in and out of lessons.

Waldegrave was given an Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. Through a recent ungraded inspection, October 2024, this standard has not changed.

Quotes from the 2024 Ofsted Report

• Staff at this school are passionate and highly dedicated.
• The school has exceptionally high expectations for all pupils. These are reflected in consistently high published outcomes.
• Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make strong progress and play a full part in the life of the school.
• Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary and pupils have exceptional attitudes to learning.
• Relationships between staff and pupils are respectful and courteous.
• The school has embedded an ambitious and rich curriculum across the school including in the popular and successful sixth form.
• Leaders are determined that every child should succeed.
• There is a thriving learning culture across the school. Staff at all levels are supported to develop professionally.

There is a strong commitment to training and professional development, as well as the work/life balance of all staff. We are a national teaching school and deliver ITT in partnership with local universities.

We encourage teachers and leaders to work collaboratively, whilst maintaining individual autonomy,  to develop the curriculum and school to be the best it can be.  We are a Googleschool and whilst maintaining the rigour of traditional learning we embrace the use of new technology to support this. Utilising this technology is also a key part of how we can work more collaboratively and improve communication as a school, supporting more flexible approaches to working.  Behaviour for learning is strong and underpinned by clear policies and support for staff and students.  Our inclusion and well-being teams are excellent and provide integrated support, care and understanding.

Support staff are valued and respected, and work collaboratively with teaching staff. They are integral to our ability to provide a safe, and happy environment in which students can thrive.

Based in Twickenham, in the leafy London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are fortunate to be set in spacious and attractive grounds over a 14.5 acre site.  The school is close to transport links, both buses and trains.  There is also parking available on site for staff.

Our Vision

To empower us all through:

• Great teaching and learning
• Positive relationships
• Being the best we can be
• Embracing the new
• Great leadership
• Being open-minded and respectful
• Sharing common values and practices
• Developing strong partnerships and by throwing ourselves into the life of the school

This is summarised using the three words;

Enjoy, Achieve, Empower

Our First Rule

Respect and value learning, each other and our environment.