Vacancies

A serious commitment to professional development

There is an excellent well-qualified and enthusiastic staff body, many of whom are heavily involved in professional development. We encourage teachers to be creative with their training needs and to undertake research-led projects such as the TLDW through the HertsCam network. When it comes to qualifications, if the qualification will benefit the School as well as you then we will try to support it. Our programme of staff development is recognised nationally and involves a variety of forums, including developing subject knowledge, exam marking and networking, in addition to the vast variety we provide in-house.

We run a staff conference every year which headlines guest speakers in current educational research, helping us to challenge our students back in the classrooms. Conference culminates in a formal dinner and staff prize-giving – definitely not to be missed!

A chance to work in fantastic surroundings

Rickmansworth and Croxley Green is a very attractive and affluent area, with a village green, listed buildings, golf courses and a range of shops and amenities. Watford town centre is only two miles from the School and offers many sports, leisure and arts facilities, a very extensive shopping centre and a good range of affordable accommodation, including flats and houses for rent. If the countryside is more to your liking then we are only a short drive from the Chilterns. 

Transport links are good.  Buses run to Watford and Bushey, South Oxhey, Oxhey Hall and Batchworth Lane. Trains from Croxley Green and Rickmansworth underground station, near to the School, run directly into Central and North West London.

Amazing facilities

The School has undergone a major refurbishment programme, having invested millions in our facilities in the last decade, including the construction of an outstanding sports hall/gym, a new Sixth Form centre, a specialist Film Studies suite (including a cinema), a specialist theatre/drama studio, a refurbished swimming pool and an extended dining hall. We have recently established an Eco Garden for staff and students at the School and this is proving a great success.

All of the facilities are free of charge to staff members.

Our students

Students are taught in ability groups in Key Stage 3 for the majority of their curriculum.  All students follow the full National Curriculum at Key Stage 3, which is taught for three years and then follow core subjects at Key Stage 4 with a selection of option choices.  The majority of students progress on to Key Stage 5, where they follow Level 3 programmes of study. 

We have an active student voice which is heard via surveys and meetings with the Student Council.  Rickmansworth School has many close partnerships with schools through its partnership arrangements and teaching alliance.

The School offers an extremely rich variety of sporting and extra-curricular activities which you can be part of and run. These are very popular among our students. These include local, regional, national and overseas residential visits.

We also offer an admission criterion where preference is given to the children of staff. Please refer to the admissions section for full details.

Well-being

We offer an established well-being programme for our staff including Friday breakfasts, free entry to our excellent fitness suite and swimming pool, a variety of sporting activities, well-being sessions during INSET, and staff BBQs and trips. Staff have a genuine ‘voice’ at the School and meet with the Head to discuss any concerns on a regular basis.

A new challenge every day

At Rickmansworth School, we can promise you a rewarding, challenging and professional experience where there are always further opportunities to develop your career.

“I am honoured to work with a very hardworking, talented and creative staff body, all of whom are committed to delivering the best education for our students.”

Mr Titley, Assistant Head

Why work at Rickmansworth School?

Strong, clear values drive everything we do

Rickmansworth School is a successful partially-selective comprehensive academy and over-subscribed at entry point. We provide a happy, safe and calm learning environment for our students, where it is ‘cool’ to play ping pong at break: students are intellectually curious and enjoy a challenge. Our drive is to achieve excellence and our progress on this journey has been evidenced by improving examination results year on year - well above the national average. Rickmansworth School prides itself on being a supportive yet high achieving School. Operating on a foundation of traditional values, Rickmansworth School is an institution that welcomes change and regards itself as being at the forefront of development.

Applying to Rickmansworth School

All our vacancies are listed on the MyNewTerm website and applications must be made directly through the website.

We welcome visits to the School to allow us to show prospective applicants around.  Please contact HR at applications@rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk should you wish to arrange a visit.

References

Please note that it is our practice to take up references before shortlisting for interview. If you would prefer us not to do so unless you are shortlisted, please indicate this clearly in your application. Current and previous employers will be contacted as part of the verification process pre-appointment checks.

When an applicant is shortlisted, any discrepancies or anomalies in the information provided or issues arising from references will be taken up at the interview. Your referees should include your most recent employer. References from relatives or friends are not acceptable.

Safeguarding

Rickmansworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and are an equal opportunities employer.  Applicants must declare any criminal convictions and submit to a check with the Disclosing and Barring Service as the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

Candidates for teaching and support staff posts will be assessed at interview for their suitability to work with children. Appointment is conditional upon at least two satisfactory references which include specific comments on working with children and young people.

All staff at the School have a responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of students at the School.