Current Vacancies
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As part of an educational restructure in the local area in 2022, we have welcomed over 350 new students and over 35 staff into our community and are now a secondary school of nearly 850 learners across Years 7-13.
We are looking to expand our team with talented individuals who are passionate about learning and relish the opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of South West England.
As we continue to increase in student numbers and settle into our new school for 2023, we are now seeking more colleagues to join our exciting journey and help us gain the capacity to continue delivering teaching and learning to the highest levels. Wadham School is a welcoming and warmly inviting setting in the heart of Crewkerne with host of highly skilled professionals who place high value on education and helping our students to achieve to the very best of their potential every day.
Wadham School can offer you:
- The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals
- The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families.
- Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom.
- Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, and we will be delighted to answer your questions in person or by telephone and give you more information before you make the decision to apply. Please note we do not accept CV applications.
Please note that at times some interviews can occur shortly after the short-listing process, where you will be notified by email and posted letter should you be successful in joining our interview candidates. We shall acknowledge every application we receive and wish you every success as you apply to join our team at Wadham School.
Please call Mrs Lorrie Mahoney on 01460 270127 to discuss your application for any of the vacancies on this page or arrange a visit to the school and meet our team.
You should apply using the Somerset Council application form (at the bottom of this page) and email it to recruitment@wadhamschool.co.uk before the closing date on the advert. All application forms will be acknowledged by return email.
Teaching Staff Vacancies
Please see the link Job Description/Person Specification in each advert for more details.
Application form is at the bottom of the page.
Teacher of Science - MPS/UPS - Starting September 2025
Teacher of Science
Full Time – Permanent Contract
Salary Scale: MPS/UPS (£31,650-£49,084)
Starting September 2025
Closing Date for Applications: 9.00am Tuesday 22nd April 2025
We are seeking a passionate, energetic and ambitious Teacher of Science to join our expanding team of staff at Wadham School. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a school where staff morale is high, and classrooms are quiet and purposeful places where learning takes place. (Ofsted 2025)
We are a close-knit, community school with an amazing team of staff that support each other in helping our students become the successful and confident global citizens they deserve to be. As the last local authority maintained secondary school in Somerset, this is your chance to come and be part of something unique.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
- To be an exceptional teacher of Science.
- Develop and demonstrate high-quality leadership skills.
- Act as a lead practitioner and model of excellent teaching in all aspects of the role.
- To help ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum area.
You are likely to be someone who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has a degree or equivalent.
- Is flexible, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload.
- Has a track-record of exceptional classroom teaching with an understanding of effective pedagogy.
- Can demonstrate a commitment to and knowledge/experience of effective strategies to maintain and raise attainment, in particular to address the differing needs which exist in the mixed ability classroom, which include second language learners.
- Has experience of improving outcomes for students with SEND or disadvantage.
- Has a commitment to the aims and values of comprehensive education, the school’s vision and ethos, as well as the implementation of equal opportunities policy and practice.
Wadham School can offer you:
- The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals.
- The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families.
- Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom.
- The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of Southern England.
- Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch.
Visits to the school or an informal talk with the Headteacher are warmly encouraged. For all enquires please contact Lorrie Mahoney on recruitment@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270127.
Please Note: we do not accept applications by CV.
Please click this link for the Job Description and Person Specification
Wadham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and information in the public domain on social media platforms.
“Life in all its fullness” – John 10:10
SECOND IN SCIENCE - MPS/UPS + TLR2B - Starting September 2025
Second in Science
Full Time – Permanent Contract
Salary Scale: MPS/UPS + TLR 2B (£31,650-£49,084 + £5,642)
Starting September 2025
Closing Date for Applications: 9.00am Tuesday 22nd April 2025
We are seeking a passionate, energetic and ambitious Second in Science to join our expanding team of staff at Wadham School. Following the promotion of the existing post-holder to Acting Head of Department, this is an exciting opportunity for you to begin your leadership journey in a school where staff morale is high, and classrooms are quiet and purposeful places where learning takes place. (Ofsted 2025) We are a close-knit, community school with an amazing team of staff that support each other in helping our students become the successful and confident global citizens they deserve to be. As the last local authority maintained secondary school in Somerset, this is your chance to come and be part of something unique.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
- To be an exceptional teacher of Science.
- Develop and demonstrate high-quality leadership skills.
- Act as a lead practitioner and model of excellent teaching in all aspects of the role.
- To help ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum area.
- To work alongside the Head of Science and team and begin leading areas as directed, such as taking on responsibilities for supervising the KS3 curriculum.
You are likely to be someone who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has a degree or equivalent.
- Is flexible, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload.
- Has a track-record of exceptional classroom teaching with an understanding of effective pedagogy.
- Can demonstrate a commitment to and knowledge/experience of effective strategies to maintain and raise attainment, in particular to address the differing needs which exist in the mixed ability classroom, which include second language learners.
- Has experience of improving outcomes for students with SEND or disadvantage.
- Has a commitment to the aims and values of comprehensive education, the school’s vision and ethos, as well as the implementation of equal opportunities policy and practice.
Wadham School can offer you:
- The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals.
- The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families.
- Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom.
- The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of Southern England.
- Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch.
Please click this link for the Job Description and Person Specification
Please Note: we do not accept applications by CV.
Visits to the school or an informal talk with the Headteacher are warmly encouraged. For all enquires please contact Lorrie Mahoney on recruitment@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270127.
Wadham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and information in the public domain on social media platforms.
“Life in all its fullness” – John 10:10
SECOND IN MATHEMATICS - MPS/UPS + TLR2B Starting September 2025
Second in Mathematics
Full Time – Permanent Contract
Salary Scale: MPS/UPS + TLR 2B (£31,650-£49,084 + £5,642)
Starting September 2025
Closing Date for Applications: 9.00am Tuesday 22nd April 2025
We are seeking a passionate, energetic and ambitious Second in Mathematics to join our expanding team of staff at Wadham School. Following the promotion of the existing post-holder to Head of Department, this is an exciting opportunity for you to begin your leadership journey in a school where staff morale is high, and classrooms are quiet and purposeful places where learning takes place. (Ofsted 2025) We are a close-knit, community school with an amazing team of staff that support each other in helping our students become the successful and confident global citizens they deserve to be. As the last local authority maintained secondary school in Somerset, this is your chance to come and be part of something unique.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
- To be an exceptional teacher of Mathematics.
- Develop and demonstrate high-quality leadership skills.
- Act as a lead practitioner and model of excellent teaching in all aspects of the role.
- To help ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum area.
- To work alongside the Head of Mathematics and team and begin leading areas as directed, such as taking on responsibilities for supervising the KS3 curriculum.
You are likely to be someone who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has a degree or equivalent.
- Is flexible, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload.
- Has a track-record of exceptional classroom teaching with an understanding of effective pedagogy.
- Can demonstrate a commitment to and knowledge/experience of effective strategies to maintain and raise attainment, in particular to address the differing needs which exist in the mixed ability classroom, which include second language learners.
- Has experience of improving outcomes for students with SEND or disadvantage.
- Has a commitment to the aims and values of comprehensive education, the school’s vision and ethos, as well as the implementation of equal opportunities policy and practice.
Wadham School can offer you:
- The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals.
- The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families.
- Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom.
- The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of Southern England.
- Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch.
Please click this link for Job Description and Person Specification
Please Note: we do not accept applications by CV.
Visits to the school or an informal talk with the Headteacher are warmly encouraged. For all enquires please contact Lorrie Mahoney on recruitment@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270127.
Wadham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and information in the public domain on social media platforms.
“Life in all its fullness” – John 10:10
Second in English MPS/UPS + TLR2B - Starting September 2025
Second in English
Full Time – Permanent Contract
Salary Scale: MPS/UPS + TLR 2B (£31,650-£49,084 + £5,642)
Starting September 2025
Closing Date for Applications: 9.00am Tuesday 22nd April 2025
We are seeking a passionate, energetic and ambitious Second in English to join our expanding team of staff at Wadham School. Following the promotion of the existing post-holder to Head of Department, this is an exciting opportunity for you to begin your leadership journey in a school where staff morale is high, and classrooms are quiet and purposeful places where learning takes place. (Ofsted 2025) We are a close-knit, community school with an amazing team of staff that support each other in helping our students become the successful and confident global citizens they deserve to be. As the last local authority maintained secondary school in Somerset, this is your chance to come and be part of something unique.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
- To be an exceptional teacher of English.
- Develop and demonstrate high-quality leadership skills.
- Act as a lead practitioner and model of excellent teaching in all aspects of the role.
- To help ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum area.
- To work alongside the Head of English and team and begin leading areas as directed, such as taking on responsibilities for supervising the KS3 curriculum.
You are likely to be someone who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has a degree or equivalent.
- Is flexible, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload.
- Has a track-record of exceptional classroom teaching with an understanding of effective pedagogy.
- Can demonstrate a commitment to and knowledge/experience of effective strategies to maintain and raise attainment, in particular to address the differing needs which exist in the mixed ability classroom, which include second language learners.
- Has experience of improving outcomes for students with SEND or disadvantage.
- Has a commitment to the aims and values of comprehensive education, the school’s vision and ethos, as well as the implementation of equal opportunities policy and practice.
Wadham School can offer you:
- The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals.
- The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families.
- Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom.
- The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of Southern England.
- Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch.
Please click this link for Job Description and Person Specification
Please Note: we do not accept applications by CV.
Visits to the school or an informal talk with the Headteacher are warmly encouraged. For all enquires please contact Lorrie Mahoney on recruitment@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270127.
Wadham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and information in the public domain on social media platforms.
“Life in all its fullness” – John 10:10
TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS & COMPUTING MPS/UPS - Starting September 2025
Teacher of Mathematics (& Computing*)
Full Time – Permanent Contract
Salary Scale: MPS/UPS (£31,650-£49,084)
Starting September 2025
Closing Date for Applications: 9.00am Tuesday 22nd April 2025
We are seeking a passionate, energetic and ambitious Teacher of Mathematics to join our expanding team of staff at Wadham School. The ability to teach Computing is desirable.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a school where staff morale is high, and classrooms are quiet and purposeful places where learning takes place. (Ofsted 2025)
We are a close-knit, community school with an amazing team of staff that support each other in helping our students become the successful and confident global citizens they deserve to be. As the last local authority maintained secondary school in Somerset, this is your chance to come and be part of something unique.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
- To be an exceptional teacher of Mathematics.
- Develop and demonstrate high-quality leadership skills.
- Act as a lead practitioner and model of excellent teaching in all aspects of the role.
- To help ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum area.
You are likely to be someone who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has a degree or equivalent.
- Is flexible, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload.
- Has a track-record of exceptional classroom teaching with an understanding of effective pedagogy.
- Can demonstrate a commitment to and knowledge/experience of effective strategies to maintain and raise attainment, in particular to address the differing needs which exist in the mixed ability classroom, which include second language learners.
- Has experience of improving outcomes for students with SEND or disadvantage.
- Has a commitment to the aims and values of comprehensive education, the school’s vision and ethos, as well as the implementation of equal opportunities policy and practice.
Wadham School can offer you:
- The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals.
- The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families.
- Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom.
- The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of Southern England.
- Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch.
Please click this link for Job Description and Person Specification.
Please Note: we do not accept applications by CV.
Visits to the school or an informal talk with the Headteacher are warmly encouraged. For all enquires please contact Lorrie Mahoney on recruitment@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270127.
Wadham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and information in the public domain on social media platforms.
“Life in all its fullness” – John 10:10
Support Staff Vacancies
Please see the link Job Description/Person Specification in each advert for more details.
Application form is at the bottom of the page.