Vacancies

We are seeking a highly qualified, enthusiastic, committed and successful teacher of science to drive standards within the faculty. The science faculty is an exceptionally strong and collaborative team.  We use educational research to inform and develop our teaching and to improve outcomes. The successful candidate must be committed to providing high quality teaching and learning for all students. ECTs are welcome to apply, and we will be happy to discuss the support we can offer you as you continue your professional development. Our lovely school has made tremendous progress in recent years. At KS4 our students’ make excellent progress, above that of other schools nationally. Performance in English and maths are above national trends. The school has made excellent progress in Ebacc subjects as well as our other option subjects. In addition, the school has made significant improvements for vulnerable groups. KS5 outcomes have been consistently strong with our Alps three-year T-score being 3 for both A Level and Vocational. The size of The Nobel School Sixth Form has increased year on year, with students achieving fantastic results and progressing into further education. Each year we have students placed at Oxford or Cambridge, into medicine degrees and many other destinations or careers. Nobel School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all of its students and staff. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.  We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Please complete our application form together with a letter of application that should be no longer than two sides of A4 (Arial, font 11). In your letter you should address your vision and values relating to the post and why you want to join the Nobel community. To arrange an informal visit please contact Suzanne Crow at the email below.  All applications should be made through the relevant recruitment website or may be sent electronically to HR@nobel.herts.sch.uk  The closing date for applications is 11.59pm Friday 17^th May 2024.  Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate. You can complete an application through My New Term https://mynewterm.com/jobs/117530/EDV-2024-NS-75200 or complete our application form.

• Application Pack
• Job Description and Person Specification
• Why you should choose Nobel

We are looking to appoint a Technician to support the Design and Technology Department according to timetable requirements on a 30-35 hours per week contract. We would be willing to consider job share or alternative working times. The Technician provides practical support across the whole Department in all aspects of its work including:

• Assist teachers with the D&T practicals;
• Support students in their D&T practicals;
• Organisation and preparation of materials and equipment to support practical classroom based activites
• Order equipment, materials and teaching aids
• Undertake reprographics and clerical duties for the Design and Technology Department.

The Nobel School prides itself on its excellent working relationships and caring environment.  You will need to be friendly, approachable, flexible, a good team player and hardworking, with a good sense of humour. We offer membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme,  tax-efficient cycle to work  and electric vehicle lease schemes. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all of our students and staff. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.  We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. If you would like to visit Nobel or have any immediate queries about this post please contact Suzanne Crow (HR@nobel.herts.sch.uk). Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

• Application Pack
• Job Description and Person Specification
• Why you should choose Nobel

Our team of duty officers are responsible for the smooth running of the school’s letting programme at weekends, in the evenings and during the school holidays.  Hirers currently include educational, musical, church and sporting organisations, and we will shortly be expanding this to individuals and small groups for casual bookings. You will be organised and reliable, with experience in basic computer software packages. Usually working with a colleague, on a typical day you may be asked to open up the school, set out equipment for hirers, staff the reception area, deal with queries from current and potential hirers, clear down and lock up.  During exam season you may be asked to set up or clear down from exams, for which an additional fixed payment is made.  Further payments will be made if you are invited to join the out-of-hours on-call rota. There are no fixed hours for the role, but you should expect to work a largely regular pattern of around five hours per week, usually within the hours of 8am-2pm on Saturday or Sunday.  Some flexibility is expected to cover colleagues’ holidays, and additional weekend and evening hours may be available by agreement. We offer quarterly payments in lieu of paid holidays, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and a cycle to work scheme. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.  We welcome applications from applicants regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. If you would like to visit Nobel, have any queries about this post or would like to apply for this post, please contact Lewis Rogers (lewis.rogers@nobel.herts.sch.uk). Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate

• Application Pack
• Job Description & Person Specification
• Why you should choose Nobel

We are looking to recruit exam invigilators to join our existing team and work with us during our school’s exam periods, both external and internal exams. Invigilators will be required in November/December, February/March and May/June. Even if you are not available during all these windows the role does provide a level of flexibility. Candidates must be well organised, confident in dealing with young people and able to remain calm under pressure.  Experience is not essential as full training will be given. Flexibility in hours will be needed, although this can be tailored to work round childcare. The key focus of this position is to supervise examination invigilation and ensure that guidelines and regulations are met. You will have good leadership and customer service skills and the ability to create a calm, organised and vigilant environment. The Nobel School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all of its students and staff. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. For additional information, please contact Suzanne Crow, Head’s PA (HR@nobel.herts.sch.uk).

Relevant Documents

• Recruitment Letter
• Job Description
• Person Specification
• Application Form