CHESHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL

CGS is a co-educational, selective school with over 1300 students, 400 of whom are in the Sixth Form. We have around 120 teaching and support staff who work hard to ensure our students enjoy the best possible educational experience. In return, we try hard to look after our staff, recognising that they are our most precious resource.  

CGS was graded outstanding by Ofsted when we were last inspected. It is very much our mantra that outstanding doesn’t mean perfect and we are constantly seeking ways to make CGS a truly exceptional place in which to study and to work. Our public examination results are excellent, testament to the dedication and commitment of both our staff and students and the vast majority of our students progress to university at the end of Year 13, including Oxford and Cambridge.  However, academic success is only part of the picture. As important to us is developing happy and well-rounded young adults who will flourish in the future.

Our curriculum is broad and rich from Year 7 with all students studying traditional academic subjects. They also explore a range of disciplines within the creative arts and technology. At GCSE, students can choose from a wide range of subjects with still more on offer when they get to Year 12. But what goes on inside the classroom, day in, day out, is only part of the story. Beyond that, there is a real richness of experience as well as a genuine warmth and openness in the relationships between students and staff, all of which combine to make CGS a hugely rewarding place in which to work.  

Our pastoral care is superb and vertical tutoring, organised around our strong House system, gives the school a very distinctive family ‘feel’ and enables every student in the school to be known well by their tutor. It also ensures that healthy competition is an integral part of school life. Students belong to one of four Houses and there are competitions throughout the year in sport, music, art, drama to name but a few.  

CGS is forward thinking and innovative. We have a passionate belief in our bright and articulate young people, seeking to ensure they are exceptionally well prepared for life. Our own approach to learning seeks to develop students who are resourceful, resilient and confident learners with the skills to learn effectively both independently and collaboratively.

We are also constantly seeking ways in which to develop character and there are many opportunities for students to take a leadership role within the school or to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. None of this would be possible, of course, without the dedication, commitment and boundless energy of our staff who are always willing to give up their time to provide outstanding opportunities both within and beyond the classroom.

At CGS we also want to enable our staff to continuously develop. Much of our CPD is ‘in-house’; we have a clear focus on the sharing of good practice within the school where there is already so much expertise. We encourage our staff to visit other schools and to bring back ideas which can be shared with colleagues.  We work collaboratively with several local schools through our membership of both Challenge Partners and the Astra Teaching School Hub and SCITT.

Red Kite Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

 Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service

 Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

 At Chesham Grammar School, our vision is for everyone to enjoy, achieve and belong. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is one way in which we seek to fulfill this for everyone in our diverse and vibrant school community.