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We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and successful Teacher of English who has a passion for the subject and is keen to contribute to our faculty.  The successful candidate must be committed to providing high quality teaching and learning for all students and must be willing to reflect on their practice to ensure they are always striving to be the best teacher they can be.  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.To apply, please contact Suzanne Crow, Head’s PA (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.You can apply through My new term https://mynewterm.com/jobs/117530/EDV-2025-NS-49160 or complete our application form

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As a graduate teaching assistant you will work alongside an experienced and successful SENDCo who will direct you and give you guidance.  This graduate teaching assistant role will give you excellent paid experience so that by the end of the academic year, should you wish to do so, you wil be ready to embark upon a teacher-training qualification. At Nobel we have an excellent reputation for teacher training and act as a lead school for the University of Hertfordshire’s School Direct programme.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 are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all of our students and staff. Following an interview and a practical assessment, appointment will be subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.  We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.To apply, please contact Suzanne Crow, Head’s PA (HR@nobel.herts.sch.uk) or apply through MynewTerm https://mynewterm.com/jobs/117530/EDV-2025-NS-53400Prospective 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.

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The Nobel School is a very exciting and vibrant school with 1490 students on roll, covering the full age and ability range, the majority of whom continue their education into our flourishing sixth form.We are looking for a Site Maintenance Assistant to join our Premises Team who are responsible for the maintenance and security of the school buildings.  You will also provide a porterage service to the different departments within school.  This will also include working in Timebridge 6th form centre as required.  The role will involve some cleaning, minor repairs and decorating.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.You can apply through My new term https://mynewterm.com/jobs/117530/EDV-2025-NS-85307or complete our application from. for more information please contact Suzanne Crow, Head’s PA (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.

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[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]At The Nobel School, we are proud to offer a range of qualifications for students to study. At Key Stage Four (both Year 10 and 11), these include GCSEs, BTECs, Cambridge Nationals and King’s Trust qualifications. At Key Stage Five (both Year 12 and 13), these include A Levels, Cambridge Technicals, Extended Project Qualification and Level 3 Sports Leadership qualifications.

What are vocational qualifications?

Vocational qualifications focus on specific job skills, being assessed through coursework projects having less emphasis on traditional exams. Each of these qualifications allow students to apply a real-world work-based perspective to their learning, developing a range of transferable skills which will be relevant to future studies and employment.

Key Stage Four Vocational Qualifications

OCR Cambridge Nationals and Pearson BTECs are offered at key stage four. They are available at different levels and are graded on a Pass, Merit, Distinction, and Distinction* scale at Level 1 and 2, with Level 2 Distinction* being the highest grade[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2" css=".vc_custom_1747222897472{margin-top: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

"Vocational education has made a real difference in the lives of countless young people [worldwide]; they build self confidence and leadership skills by allowing students to utilise their unique gifts and talents."

Conrad Burns

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=".vc_custom_1747224393627{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_text]These qualifications are currently being studied in a variety of subjects. Click the subject to view the curriculum plan for each qualification, as follows:

Film and Media	Pearson BTEC Technical Award in Creative Media Production (Level 1/2)
IT and Computer Science	Pearson BTEC Tech Award in Digital Information Technology (Level 1/2)
Physical Education	OCR Cambridge National Sports Studies (Level 1/2)
Social Sciences - Child Development	Pearson BTEC Award in Child Development (Level 1/2)
Social Sciences -  Health and Social Care	Pearson BTEC Health and Social Care (Level 1/2)

[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1747224324939{margin-top: 20px !important;}"]The King’s Trust Personal Development and Employability Skills Award focuses on helping students apply key skills to real-life situations. This qualification is graded at differing levels including Entry Level 2 and 3 and Level 1 and 2 Awards, Certificates and Diploma.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Grading of Key Stage Four Vocational Qualifications

KS4 Vocational Qualifications Grading KS4 Vocational Qualifications Grading with Sixth Form APS

Points Awarded (APS- average points score)	Grade Achieved
	GCSE Grade	OCR Cambridge	Pearson BTEC	King's Trust
9	9
8.5		Level 2 Distinction * (star)	Level 2 Distinction * (star)
8	8
7	7	Level 2 Distinction	Level 2 Distinction
6	6
5.5		Level 2 Merit	Level 2 Merit
5	5
4	4	Level 2 Pass	Level 2 Pass
3.5				Level 2
3	3	Level 1 Distinction	Level 1 Distinction
2	2	Level 1 Merit	Level 1 Merit	Level 1
1.75
1.5
1.25		Level 1 Pass	Level 1 Pass
1	1
0.75				Entry 3
0.5				Entry 2

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Student Reports: Key Stage Four Vocational Qualifications

Information relating to how vocational qualifications are shown on student reports can be found at the link below.KS4 Vocational Student Report Information [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Key Stage Five Vocational Qualifications

Cambridge Technicals Extended Certificate, Introductory Diploma and Diploma are vocational qualifications offered at key stage five. The Extended Certificate and Introductory Diploma qualifications are graded at Near Pass, Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction* (star) and equates to one A Level. The Diploma qualification equates to two A Levels and is graded at Pass, Pass; Merit, Pass; Merit, Merit; Distinction, Merit; Distinction*, Distinction; and Distinction*, Distinction*.These qualifications are currently being studied in a variety of subjects. Click the subject to view the curriculum plan for each qualification, as follows:

IT and Computer Science	– OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma IT (Level 3) – YEAR 13 – Level 3 Pearson AAQ BTEC National in Information Technology (Extended Certificate) – YEAR 12
Film and Media	OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate Media Studies (Level 3)
Physical Education	– OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate Sport and Physical Activity (Level 3) – OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma Sport and Physical Activity Diploma (Level 3) – Leadership Skills Foundation Sports Leadership Qualification (Level 3)
Sciences - Applied Science	– OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate Applied Science (Level 3) – YEAR 13 – Level 3 Pearson AAQ BTEC National in Applied Science (Extended Certificate) – YEAR 12
Social Sciences -  Business Studies	OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate Business (Level 3)
Social Sciences -  Health and Social Care	– OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate Health and Social Care (Level 3) – YEAR 13 – OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma Health and Social Care (Level 3) – YEAR 13 – Level 3 OCR AAQ Cambridge Advanced National in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate) – YEAR 12

[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1747224766306{margin-top: 20px !important;}"]The Level 3 Sports Leadership Qualification enables successful students to independently lead small groups of people in sport and recreational activities. This qualification is graded as a Pass or Fail and students who successfully Pass receive 16 UCAS points upon completion.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text]

Grading of Key Stage Five Vocational Qualifications

KS5 Vocational Qualifications Grading

UCAS Points Awarded	Grade Achieved
	A Level Grade	OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate & Advanced National Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ) Extended Certificate	OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma	OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma	Pearson BTEC National Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ)	Level 3 Sports Leadership Qualification
Equivalent to		1 A Level	1 A Level	2 A Level	1 A Level	N/A
112				Distinction * (star), Distinction * (star)
104				Distinction * (star), Distinction
96				Distinction, Distinction
80				Distinction, Merit
64				Merit, Merit
56	A* (star)	Distinction* (star)	Distinction* (star)		Distinction* (star)
48	A	Distinction	Distinction	Merit, pass	Distinction
40	B
32	C	Merit	Merit	Pass, Pass	Merit
24	D
16	E	Pass	Pass		Pass	Pass
0	U	No grade	No grade	No grade	No grade	No grade

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Grading of Key Stage Five Vocational Qualifications

KS5 Vocational Qualifications Grading 

UCAS Points Awarded	Grade Achieved
	A Level Grade	OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate	OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
Equivalent to		1 A Level	1 A Level
112
104
96
80
64
56	A* (star)	Distinction* (star)	Distinction* (star)
48	A	Distinction	Distinction
40	B
32	C	Merit	Merit
24	D
16	E	Pass	Pass
0	U	No grade	No grade

UCAS Points Awarded	Grade Achieved
	A Level Grade	OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma	Pearson BTEC National Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ)	Level 3 Sports Leadership Qualification
Equivalent to		2 A Level	1 A Level	N/A
112		Distinction * (star), Distinction * (star)
104		Distinction * (star), Distinction
96		Distinction, Distinction
80		Distinction, Merit
64		Merit, Merit
56	A* (star)		Distinction * (star), Distinction
48	A	Merit, pass	Distinction
40	B
32	C	Pass, Pass	Merit
24	D
16	E		Pass	Pass
0	U	No grade	No grade	No grade

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Student Reports: Key Stage Five Vocational Qualifications

Information relating to how vocational qualifications are shown on student reports can be found at the link below.KS5 Vocational Student Report Information[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1747383976088{margin-top: 20px !important;}"]

Support and Guidance

If you have any queries regarding Vocational Qualifications, please do not hesitate to contact Mr Carolan, Vocational Quality Lead: Regan.Carolan@nobel.herts.sch.uk[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]

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