Sheldon School
Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ admin@sheldonschool.co.uk http://www.sheldonschool.co.uk
Sheldon School
About Sheldon School
Sheldon
School is a mixed, comprehensive, non‑denominational secondary school with a
sixth form, situated in Chippenham, Wiltshire. It is an academy supported by a
single‑academy trust, the Sheldon School Trust. The school has a total capacity
of 1,600 students aged 11–18. The Headteacher, Peter Lynch, was appointed two
years ago, and the school has undergone significant change during this time,
but has built upon the schools fantastic local and national reputation for
excellence. The most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 rated the school Good
in all categories, and GCSE and A Level results have improved over the last two
years and are above the National average. However, there is still work to be
done, and the school is on a journey of continued improvement. If you would
like to help shape this journey, please read on.
Our vision
To provide high-quality education,
enrichment and pastoral care that improves the life chances of all students.
Our Aims
- Sheldon school is a
family, where high quality relationships are at the heart of everything we
do. We ensure that all students feel safe and cared for.
- We aim to ensure
that every student can thrive regardless of social background, academic
ability or special educational need.
- We recognise that
education is more than what happens in the classroom and are rightly
proud of the experiences students will receive through our extra-
curricular offer, trips and visits.
- We pride ourselves
on having the highest expectations of all students and staff.
- We are passionate
about working together with parents and our wider community to ensure
success for all our pupils.
- We are kind, brave
and try our best at all times.
Our School Development Plan has 3 focus
areas that we intend to deliver over the next 3 years. They are split into the
following areas:
1. High Quality Education
Objective: To deliver a consistently high standard of education that meets the needs of all learners, ensuring academic excellence, which creates well rounded students who contribute to society and are successful.
Key Focus Areas
- Curriculum
Development
- Adaptive Teaching
and Inclusion
- Checking for
Understanding
- Teaching and
Learning
- Alternative Provision
Develop
- Whole School
Literacy
2. A Positive School Culture at the Heart
of the Local Community
Objective: To create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where students thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Foster a sense of belonging and responsibility, both within the school and the wider community.
Key Focus Areas
- Character Education
and Personal Development
- Pastoral Care and
Wellbeing
- Extracurricular
Activities
- Positive Attendance
- Diversity and
Inclusion
- Parental and
Community Engagement
3. A Sustainable School that is Built and
Staffed for 21st Century
Objective: To foster a culture of continuous professional growth and development for all staff, ensuring world-class teaching and leadership, while also committing to financial and environmental sustainability within the school community.
Key Focus Areas
- High Quality CPD
- Work-Life Balance
and Wellbeing for
- Staff Recruitment
and Retention
- Leadership
Development
- Staff Collaboration
and Sharing Best Practice
- Financial and
Environmental Sustainability
The school focus areas for
Academic Year 2025-26 are below
- To
establish and embed a whole school approach to disciplinary literacy and
introduce literacy during tutor time/homework
- Improve
attendance for all students including , but particularly that of
vulnerable students
- KS3
Assessment and Key Learning intentions, knowledge and skills of students
and are clearly understood by all stakeholders
- Improve
the consistency of teaching resources for individual subject areas, to
include the Sheldon Teaching and learning framework and TLAC
- Continue
to have financial awareness, ensure that all staff are making good choices
for the long term
- Continue
to improve and refine the whole school approach to behaviour, the systems
and procedures that enable disruptive free teaching
- Look
at improving the whole school SEMH provision and strategies, to ensure
that we are creating an environment of warmth and utilise our value of
being kind
- Governance
and stakeholders relationships with the LT team and school staff
- Staff
wellbeing- continue to keep staff wellbeing at the heart of everything we
do
For more information about Sheldon School, please visit www.sheldonschool.co.uk or follow on
Facebook @sheldonsch and
Instagram @thesheldonschool.
You can contact the school at 01249766020 or email admin@sheldonschool.co.uk
Current Vacancies
Teacher of Science
Teacher of Science
Sheldon School, Chippenham, Wiltshire
-
Sheldon School, Chippenham, Wiltshire
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Science Teacher who is able and willing to be an enthusiastic member of a highly successful and committed faculty team.
- Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS/UPS
Teacher of Mathematics
Teacher of Mathematics
Sheldon School, Chippenham, Wiltshire
-
Sheldon School, Chippenham, Wiltshire
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Mathematics Teacher who is able and willing to be an enthusiastic member of a highly successful and committed faculty team.
- Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS/UPS
Teacher of English
Teacher of English
Sheldon School, Chippenham, Wiltshire
-
Sheldon School, Chippenham, Wiltshire
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced English Teacher who is able and willing to be an enthusiastic member of a highly successful and committed faculty team.
- Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS/UPS
Head of Faculty - English
Head of Faculty - English
Sheldon School, Chippenham, Wiltshire
-
Sheldon School, Chippenham, Wiltshire
We are looking to appoint a Head of English at Sheldon School. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and inspiring subject leader to shape the direction of one of our largest and most influ...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
plus a TLR1c allowance
Teacher of the Deaf
Teacher of the Deaf
Sheldon School, Chippenham, Wiltshire
-
Sheldon School, Chippenham, Wiltshire
Due to the expansion of the Hearing Resource Base (HRB), Sheldon School is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teacher or Trainee Teacher of the Deaf to join our established provision.
- Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS/UPS
Casual Invigilator
Casual Invigilator
Sheldon School, Chippenham, Wiltshire
-
Sheldon School, Chippenham, Wiltshire
We are looking to expand our team of invigilators to support our Examinations Office.
- Casual Contract | Part-Time
- £12.21 Hourly
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
School Information
Current Vacancies
Teacher of Science
Teacher of Science
Sheldon School, Chippenham, Wiltshire
-
Sheldon School, Chippenham, Wiltshire
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Science Teacher who is able and willing to be an enthusiastic member of a highly successful and committed faculty team.
- Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS/UPS
Teacher of Mathematics
Teacher of Mathematics
Sheldon School, Chippenham, Wiltshire
-
Sheldon School, Chippenham, Wiltshire
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Mathematics Teacher who is able and willing to be an enthusiastic member of a highly successful and committed faculty team.
- Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS/UPS
Teacher of English
Teacher of English
Sheldon School, Chippenham, Wiltshire
-
Sheldon School, Chippenham, Wiltshire
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced English Teacher who is able and willing to be an enthusiastic member of a highly successful and committed faculty team.
- Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS/UPS
Head of Faculty - English
Head of Faculty - English
Sheldon School, Chippenham, Wiltshire
-
Sheldon School, Chippenham, Wiltshire
We are looking to appoint a Head of English at Sheldon School. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and inspiring subject leader to shape the direction of one of our largest and most influ...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
plus a TLR1c allowance
Teacher of the Deaf
Teacher of the Deaf
Sheldon School, Chippenham, Wiltshire
-
Sheldon School, Chippenham, Wiltshire
Due to the expansion of the Hearing Resource Base (HRB), Sheldon School is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teacher or Trainee Teacher of the Deaf to join our established provision.
- Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS/UPS
Casual Invigilator
Casual Invigilator
Sheldon School, Chippenham, Wiltshire
-
Sheldon School, Chippenham, Wiltshire
We are looking to expand our team of invigilators to support our Examinations Office.
- Casual Contract | Part-Time
- £12.21 Hourly
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Are you looking for a different role at Sheldon School? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
