Cantell Recruitment
Cantell is a Specialist Maths and Computing College in a new £15 million building situated close to the city centre and the University.
The College provides fantastic career opportunities for teachers and support staff alike. Here are a few comments from our Ofsted report published in September 2008.
"The new Headteacher has brought a powerful air of improvement and this is widely shared amongst students, staff and parents. The positive impact of recent changes is starting to be evident in a number of areas....." (Ofsted, September 2008)
“excellent relationships and positive attitudes to learning (Ofsted – March 2012)
“good leadership has established high expectations of learning and progress for all” (Ofsted – March 2012)
“students are proud of their diverse and cohesive school community” (Ofsted – March 2012)
Cantell operates a no smoking policy. We are an equal opportunities employer.
This school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced CRB check.
If you would like to apply for a vacant position at the college please complete the application in full and return it before the closing date to:
Ms Shirley de Fouw
Human Resources Manager,
Cantell Maths & Computing College,
Violet Road,
Southampton, SO16 3GJ.
If you would like to discuss an advertised post please contact Shirley de Fouw on:
02380 516724 or E-Mail
Teacher of Art
From September 2013
Full-time, permanent MPS/UPS
Cantell is a diverse and ambitious comprehensive secondary school, located close to Southampton city centre.
We have high expectations for our student’s achievement and are proud of our continuing improvement.
In 2012 we achieved our highest ever GCSE results, with 53% of students securing 5 or more A*-C GCSE’s, including English and Maths. We are predicting that at least 60% of our students will secure 5 or more A*-C GCSE’s this summer.
In order to strengthen our existing team and to continue to raise standards, we are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Art with outstanding potential.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and imaginative classroom practitioner to join our strong, successful and supportive team within Art and a school which is “aspirational and ambitious for every individual.” (OfSTED)
A consistently good to outstanding teacher with a real passion for your subject, you will possess the vision and drive for continuing school improvement and raising attainment. You will have an ability to enthuse and engage different types of learners and a commitment to ensuring that all pupils achieve and in many cases exceed their targets.
The post provides an excellent opportunity to develop your career within an attractive and well-resourced working environment supported by a talented and dedicated team of staff and would be suitable for either an NQT or experienced teacher.
If you are an inspiring teacher, who forms effective relationships with young people and colleagues, is energetic and has the drive to make sure our pupils get the best learning opportunities we can offer them, we would love to hear from you.
Further details and an application form are available on our website www.cantell.co.uk. Alternatively, please contact Shirley de Fouw on 023 8051 6724 or email recruitment@cantellschool.lpplus.net
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Harry Kutty, Deputy Headteacher on 023 8032 3111 or 07554 119135.
Job Specification | Application Form
Closing date: Monday 20th May 2013
The school is committed to safeguarding children and all applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Teacher of ICT
From September 2013
Full-time, permanent MPS/UPS
Cantell is a diverse and ambitious comprehensive secondary school, located close to Southampton city centre. We have high expectations for our student’s achievement and are proud of our continuing improvement.
In 2012 we achieved our highest ever GCSE results, with 53% of students securing 5 or more A*-C GCSE’s, including English and ICT. We are predicting that at least 60% of our students will secure 5 or more A*-C GCSE’s this summer.
In order to strengthen our existing team and to continue to raise standards, we are seeking to appoint a Teacher of ICT with outstanding potential who also has the ability to teach KS3 Design & Technology.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and imaginative classroom practitioner to join our strong, successful and supportive team within ICT and a school which is “aspirational and ambitious for every individual.” (OfSTED)
A consistently good to outstanding teacher with a real passion for your subject, you will possess the vision and drive for continuing school improvement and raising attainment. You will have an ability to enthuse and engage different types of learners and a commitment to ensuring that all pupils achieve and in many cases exceed their targets.
The post provides an excellent opportunity to develop your career within an attractive and well-resourced working environment supported by a talented and dedicated team of staff and would be suitable for either an NQT or experienced teacher.
If you are an inspiring teacher, who forms effective relationships with young people and colleagues, is energetic and has the drive to make sure our pupils get the best learning opportunities we can offer them, we would love to hear from you.
Further details and an application form are available on our website www.cantell.co.uk. Alternatively, please contact Shirley de Fouw on 023 8051 6724 or email recruitment@cantellschool.lpplus.net
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Harry Kutty, Deputy Headteacher on 023 8032 3111 or 07554 119135.
Job Specification | Personal Specification | Application Form
Closing date: Monday 20th May 2013
The school is committed to safeguarding children and all applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Senior Finance Officer
Grade 11- from £36,313 FTE - 37 hours per week, 52 weeks or term-time only to be negotiated
Cantell Maths & Computing College is a happy, thriving and successful specialist school with nearly 1000 students. Our broad and diverse curriculum gives all our students the chance to shine; from those with special educational needs to the most gifted and talented, every student can realise their full potential here.
Following a restructure, we are now seeking to appoint a well-qualified and experienced Senior Finance Officer to provide strategic financial leadership to the school.
The successful candidate will be responsible for financial planning and management, developing and delivering financial strategy in support of the school’s strategic plan and objectives, whilst ensuring that the school operates in accordance with relevant statutory requirements.
With experience of finance management at a senior level and proven leadership skills, you will play a significant role in the development of the school as we continue on our journey to become outstanding in all that we do and prepare for the school’s possible conversion to Academy status.
With a relevant professional financial qualification, you will have previous successful experience of planning and delivering detailed forecasts and budgets, budget control and monitoring. Managing the school’s finance team, you will be responsible for preparing financial reports and estimates and completing financial returns. You will implement audit recommendations and develop internal accounting systems, ensuring these are kept accurate and up-to-date.
You will also possess excellent communication skills, particularly when presenting financial information to the senior leadership team and Governors. You will be able to work under pressure, paying close attention to detail to meet deadlines. The successful candidate will be committed and will promote and support the values, vision and ethos of the school.
This is an exciting development opportunity for a highly skilled senior finance professional to join the school at a key time in a rewarding and professionally challenging role. Please note that experience of working in a school is not a pre-requisite for the post.
Completed application forms only please. Forms are available at www.cantell.co.uk. Alternatively, please contact Shirley de Fouw on 02380 516724 or email recruitment@cantellschool.lpplus.net
The school is committed to safeguarding children and all applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Job Specification | Personal Specification | Application Form
Closing date: Friday 31st May 2013
IT Helpdesk Technician
Grade 5 - £16,054 pro rata (actual salary £12,215) - 30 hrs per week, 43 wks per year – holidays to be taken during school closures)
Cantell is seeking to recruit an IT Helpdesk Technician to support the day to day running of the Systems Dept and to be first line support for troubleshooting issues.
The ideal candidate would possess a sound knowledge of ICT including Microsoft Office, database operations and some technical knowledge. A post 16 ICT qualification would be desirable.
Completed application forms only please. Forms are available at www.cantell.co.uk. Alternatively for more information please contact Shirley de Fouw on 02380 516724 or email recruitment@cantellschool.lpplus.net
Job Specification | Application Form
Closing date: Friday 31st May 2013. The school is committed to safeguarding children and all applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Exam Invigilators
£8.21 per hour – flexible hours during the school year between 8.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m
Cantell is seeking to employ a pool of Exam Invigilators to assist the Exams Officer and Invigilation Supervisor during exams with the general supervision of candidates.
Appointees will be employed on a casual basis and will be required at various times throughout the academic year, with the busiest period being during the summer term.
Previous experience would be desired but is not essential as training will be given. Punctuality and reliability is of great importance so that any disruption to the exam schedule is kept to a minimum. For further information please contact:
Paula Whiteley - Exams Officer on 023 8032 3111 Ext 250/257 or alternatively E-Mail
Invigilator job spec | Invigilator person spec | Application Form
