Job Vacancies
"Outstanding teaching is characterised by teachers’ excellent subject knowledge applied enthusiastically to well-structured lessons which meet the needs and capabilities of all students." Ofsted.
Thank you for your interest in working with us at The Downs School & Sixth Form. You can apply directly on this website or through our TES website page.
* Our current Teaching & Associate job vacancies are here
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About Us
The Downs School is a coeducational, comprehensive school serving the rural community of the Berkshire Downs and beyond. The Downs School is a stimulating and friendly environment to work in and also offers an excellent established induction and CPD programme to support staff. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum and are firmly committed to establishing first class standards and are proud of our achievements. Our expectations are high and this is reflected in our very successful academic record. The School was inspected in June 2013 under the new framework and was judged 'Outstanding'. The location has good road links to Newbury, Reading, Didcot and Oxford - situated 10 minutes from the A34.
How to apply
All applications for must be on the school application form and supported by a covering letter, addressed to the Headteacher, outlining suitability for the post.
Please send your completed application form to Mrs C. Lowery, HR Manager. Alternatively, you can send us your completed application using this contact form.
Further details about the school and any advertised posts may be obtained by contacting Mrs C. Lowery, HR Manager 01635 270 000.
Training to Teach with The Downland Alliance
If you are interested in training to teach with us at The Downs School, this is co-ordinated by The Downland Alliance as the West Berkshire Hub for the OTT (Overseas Teacher Training) SCITT (School Centered Initial Teaching Training), please see further information by clicking below.
Apply to be a Teacher with The Downland Applicance here, using location RG20 6AD.
Safeguarding & Welfare
The Downs School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
As part of any recruitment process, the school collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The school is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations. Please view our privacy notice for job applicants for further information. Please address any enquiries on this to the data protection officer by emailing DPO@thedownsschool.org.
