Working at Ravens Wood
'Leaders provide high-quality support and subject-specific training for staff.' - Ofsted 2023
'Leaders ensure that staff workload is considered when making changes.” - Ofsted 2023
“Staff are proud to work at the school. They appreciate the support from leaders for their well-being." - Ofsted 2023
"Pupils are respectful and considerate of others” - Ofsted 2023
“Teachers have strong subject knowledge” - Ofsted 2023
Ravens Wood School is an extremely successful, oversubscribed 11-18 boys school with a mixed sixth form. The school has excellent accommodation and facilities, set in very attractive grounds in the London Borough of Bromley.
We welcome your application to join our friendly and committed staff. We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking teachers and support staff, who can inspire and have a positive impact on our students. If you need further information about the school or you would like to arrange a visit please contact our HR Officer below.
Ravens Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Teaching Staff and Support Staff Vacancies
We are always keen to hear from fantastic teachers and support staff. We will welcome your application at any time, keeping it on file until a suitable opportunity arises. For enquiries, email Jo Acott, HR Officer on jobs@rws.uk.net.
We look forward to welcoming new, newly qualified and experienced teachers and associate (support) staff at Ravens Wood to join a skilled and committed team on our mission to deliver excellence everywhere, every day. We believe that delivering excellent education, pastoral care, support and guidance to all our students will result in them reaching their full potential.
Whilst we want our students to leave us after seven years as better learners and young people, we also aim to develop as practitioners as well. At Ravens Wood, our staff benefit from working in a supportive and collaborative learning community, committed to professional development. Opportunities are available for all staff to develop, take on responsibility and lead staff and students.
At Ravens Wood School we offer:
- An excellent induction and support programme for new staff.
- Internal CPD teacher development and leadership development.
- External speakers for contemporary research-led CPD.
- Access to a bespoke Ravens Wood online CPD portal, providing a range of CPD resources, guidance and training.
- A supportive Senior Leadership Team who consider staff well-being.
- A supportive Trainee and NQT programme.
- A friendly working environment.
- An on-site fitness suite available for free use by staff.
- Free access to a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided through Health Assured.
As a school, we deliver a thorough programme of CPD for our staff through weekly Breakfast Clubs and BFL Clinics, one to one coaching and mentoring, as well as Training Days which often include external key note speakers from the world of education. Recent visitors to Ravens Wood include Sue Cowley, Will Ord, Tom Sherrington, Martin Robinson, Mike Carter, Rob Neil and Phil Beadle. Our CPD programme endeavours to reflect the aims of the School Development Plan as well as the needs of the individual. New staff and those new to role receive a comprehensive induction programme. We are committed to supporting colleagues to develop through all stages of their career.
I hope you will feel that Ravens Wood School is a school which is aligned with your personal values. I am certain that you would find working with our wonderful students and colleagues both enjoyable and rewarding.
Ravens Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
Should you require further information or wish to visit the school before considering a role at Ravens Wood School, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Melanie Lester
Headteacher
