Careers
Thank you for your interest in our school.
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? At School 21, as part of the Big Education Trust, you will join a community of innovators – staff and students who ask the tough questions and aren’t afraid to try to do things differently.
We strive to give students the most challenging and exciting curriculum possible and to give staff the space to grow in their professional development. As an extended school community, we treat each other with respect, kindness and support.
Whatever your passion, we are looking for skilled practitioners and enthusiastic beginners to bring fresh perspectives to the diverse School 21 team.
Latest Opportunities
Further opportunities at Big Education can be found here:
Our
People
Offer
We value a culture which supports and develops all our people, where people come, stay and flourish.
The qualities we look for in our staff are reflected in our values and we look for people who are passionate about our mission and are keen to collaborate to ensure the best possible outcome for our students, families and communities.
We look to create an enabling, engaging, psychologically safe and collaborative culture and look to recruit staff of all levels and backgrounds.
Wellbeing
Staff wellbeing is at the heart of our values
We are proud to offer family friendly policies including flexible working, shared parental and adoption leave plus a maternity return to work programme
We are passionate about supporting our staff through our Menopause policy
We offer 26 days annual leave for our full time staff which rises to 28 days after 3 years of service and 31 days after 5 years’ service
Free 24/7 counselling, legal and information line
Online Healthy living and financial support portal
Lifestyle discounts to High Street shops, restaurants etc
Free online monthly Yoga classes
Free Flu vaccinations (if you are not eligible via the NHS)
Development
We believe passionately about high quality CPD
Access to Big Education leadership courses Big 8 and Big Leadership Adventure
Access to our CPD hub for online courses
We support external study routes linked to your role
All staff annual Inset day
We are proud to be a London living wage employer
Health & Financial Wellbeing
Reducing financial stress
You’re entitled to the scheme from day one, helping you plan for the future
- Big Education contributes to your pension
- Tax efficient savings
- Protection for your family
- Flexible retirement
Electric car scheme, to help reduce our carbon footprint
Cycle to work scheme
Interest free travel season ticket loan
My Gym and My Active discount schemes
Technology IT scheme
Free mindfulness Headspace app
Free Will writing
Staff Discounts
Values in action
Passionate about our commitment to Climate & Sustainability
We encourage both pupils and staff to think about the environment and how their actions will impact upon their local surroundings, as well as the global environment.
- Eco groups at School and Trust level
- Be part of creating and embedding climate and sustainability into the curriculum for our students
Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
We create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
We are committed to supporting our staff and applicants to be their authentic selves in the workplace without judgement and ensuring that diverse communities are celebrated.
Community Engagement
Join us in making a positive impact on society through our school community engagement initiatives. Check out our school websites and socials for details!
