Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form

About Woodmansterne

Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form is set within a diverse and vibrant community; as a school we benefit from this rich variety of cultures and traditions which form the bedrock of our inclusive ethos. We are looking to employ exceptional staff who share our values and determination to provide Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form pupils with a first-class education that enables them to thrive and succeed in their learning and life.

Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form benefits from a variety of cultures and tradition; as well as celebrating our differences, we come together with shared values of cooperation, unity, respect, aspiration, responsibility and integrity. We provide an exciting, enriched educational experience for all our pupils, and children develop high self-esteem, high aspirations and make excellent progress. We expect that all Woodmansterne children leave us imbued with the confidence, resilience and skills needed to prepare them for a successful and happy future.

Working at Woodmansterne is never dull. Creative ideas are listened to and considered and challenge is encouraged. Staff here are keen and confident to go the extra mile, knowing that their input is valued and respected.  Woodmansterne is a special place, ask anyone who has walked through our doors, the learning environment is calm and enriched; pupils, staff and parents are happy.

Our goal is simple, to ‘achieve excellence together’.  We do this by supporting each other and having a relentless focus on inspiring our young people (and each other) to be the very best version of themselves that they can be.

Working closely across primary and secondary phases has ensured cohesion between staff, a greater understanding of effective transition and how children learn and flourish. As a community, we embrace opportunities to learn from each other, rise to challenges and overcome obstacles.

As a Woodmansterne staff member, you can expect regular research based and relevant professional development, opportunities to work across phases, be creative and take risks in your teaching, and work closely with colleagues in planning and training.  You will be an integral part of this happy, community school and supported by experienced and supportive leaders.

Prospective applicants are always welcome to visit, please contact recruitment@woodmansterne.london or by phoning the School on 02087641825

Please note we do NOT accept CV's as applications.

Why should you come and work for us?

• We have fantastic children and families (many schools say that, but we really do);
• We have amazing new buildings (our secondary building won an award for technological architecture from CIAT1) with two fantastic libraries, dedicated ICT suites, specialist food rooms, science labs, music studio & provisions, ICT rich learning spaces and a huge outside space including a large playing field, 2 MUGA's, edible garden and Trim Trail;
• Half-price wrap around care if your child/ren attend Play Professional's after school club provision (either at Woodmansterne or another school);
• Our exciting, enriched, curriculum is pupil-centred aimed at capturing every child’s full learning potential;
• We are committed to staff well-being and have a well-being committee who arrange book clubs, get-togethers, well-being INSETs, exercise classes and well-being activities, as well as working closely with leaders to improve staff well-being;
• A commitment to personalised professional development and opportunities for career growth;
• We have a cohesive, friendly, highly-skilled and passionate staff body, who are completely committed to Woodmansterne’s values and ethos;
• Access to Cyclescheme;
• Free refreshments (tea, coffee and sugar) in our wonderful spacious staffrooms and work areas;
• Delicious food cooked by our Chefs in Schools team at affordable prices;
• The uniqueness of our all-through provision means exciting opportunities for cross-phase collaboration between primary and secondary;
• we have strong partnerships with families, the local community, other Lambeth schools and Teaching Alliances.

Executive Headteacher

Samantha Palin

Values and vision

Achieving Excellence Together.

We aim to achieve excellence together; to inspire our children and young people to be the very best version of themselves that they can be.

The Woodmansterne way is the realisation of our vision and values in daily life. Grounded in our six core values of integrity, cooperation, aspiration, respect, unity and responsibility; it is at the heart of everything we do, our way of being, our approach to life and learning. Our staff and pupils embody these values every day. It is played out in our daily routines, our assemblies, our learning, our actions and interactions and our expectations of ourselves and each other. If you visit, ask our pupils about our values, they are fiercely proud of their school’s ethos and reputation as a socially responsible, kind and inclusive community.

Ofsted report

Click here to view the full OFSTED report

Woodmansterne School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers or external agencies to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• Childcare disqualification;
• Medical
• Online and social media
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Further information can be found at www.gov.uk

Woodmansterne School is an equal opportunities employer and  particularly encourages applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented throughout education nationally.