“We believe in every student being given the opportunity to achieve their potential…and to exceed it.”

Iain Green, Headteacher

Welcome to Rugby Free Secondary

School

We are at the start of a very exciting journey and have worked extremely hard over the last year to create a culture of high expectations across the school, supported every step of the way by our Trust.

An ambitious culture has been achieved through the development of strong and positive relationships with staff, students, parents and carers. Our reflective approach means we are always striving to improve in all that we do and believe that mistakes are only an opportunity to learn. 

Students from over 30 primary schools join the RFSS family each year from across Warwickshire, all of whom bring their own set of experiences from their previous school community. Therefore, we invest heavily in pastoral support to ensure all students can establish positive relationships with their peers, and very quickly feel part of the RFSS family.

As a parent, I know that the happiness of our children, alongside success – be it sporting, academic or creative – is our top priority. Our aim is for all students to have the capacity to achieve their full potential and for our curriculum to nurture and develop each child’s hidden talents throughout their time at RFSS. We have designed an ambitious and forward-thinking curriculum which supports and challenges everyone in the school community to achieve incredible outcomes, success and happiness in both the short and long term.

Taking a holistic approach, we identify the barriers to learning that are likely to affect our students, and work relentlessly to address them. Our approach supports academic success, and promotes the development of strong character in our students, which means that when they leave RFSS, they will have the personal attributes to live happy and heathy lives, with the ability to overcome whatever life throws at them.

Our Core Values

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Working at RFSS

“You won’t find teachers and staff anywhere else who are as committed to a schools vision.”



It is an exciting time to be working as part of the RFSS family, and as part of our trust Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow. RFSS opened in 2016 and we relocated to our brand-new purpose-built facility in February 2020. 

Our school is committed to providing success for all of its students, and providing a workplace that supports its staff, to ensure they are able to work to the best of their ability for our students every day.

You won’t find teachers and staff anywhere else who are as committed to a school’s purpose and supporting its success. Relationships are at the heart of RFSS and underpin our new core values.... and we are always looking for dedicated staff who share our ethos and demonstrate our values. 

The wellbeing of staff is a priority here at RFSS and we have developed a wellbeing commitment for all staff. This is monitored by our Wellbeing group and regularly reviewed with all staff. 

Staff Wellbeing Commitment at RFSS 

At RFSS the senior leadership and Trust Board are committed to protecting and preserving positive staff wellbeing. RFSS is a people-centred school that places relationships at the core of its culture and ethos.

Kindness

·       We regularly give ‘shout outs’ for staff who have gone above and beyond and demonstrated an exceptional display of one of our values

·        We encourage and try to support flexible working requests and promote ‘family values’ as something that makes the workforce distinctive.

·        We try to ensure staff have the opportunity to attend personal events or celebrations when requested and within agreed time frame.

Collaboration

·       We have an active Staff Wellbeing committee who meet regularly to discuss staff wellbeing and workload.

·        We provide all new staff with a ‘buddy’ to provide support and advice.

·        We plan a variety of staff social events across the year.

·        We provide staff with a free lunch on the day of their duty.

·        We have regular staff breakfasts, provide food on all CPD days and occasional treats such as Pizza!

Curiosity

·       We invest heavily in staff CPD and both promote and support opportunities to develop staff.

·        We provide opportunities for all staff to network and visit other schools to improve their practice and share great ideas.

Respect

·       We have a Staff Room, where staff can meet, work and even socialise

·        Each faculty has its own staff work room

·        We have regular appraisal conversations to discuss career progression

Resilience

·       We promote resilience through our reflective CPD pathways.

·        We have an area in the staff room dedicated to wellbeing which is used to promote health and wellbeing.

·        We share weekly health and wellbeing information. 

Endeavour

·       Promote a work life balance by being considerate when sending emails and holding meetings. 

Benefits of working with LT2 Trust, include:

·        Competitive salaries which are reviewed annually in line with the trust's performance appraisal process.

·        A first-class pension scheme with either the Local Government Pension Scheme or the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

·        An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through Education Support. The EAP is a confidential, 24/7 employee support service with a range of features from counselling sessions, a dedicated coaching service for line managers and financial/legal/practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues.  

·        Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Leave for employees who meet the relevant criteria

·        Commitment to staff personal development

·        Career opportunities for staff to develop and progress their careers within a growing trust

·        An extensive resource library

Safeguarding

Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow (LT2) is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. LT2 is always happy to receive speculative applications from excellent teachers and support staff.

Contact Details

If you would like any further information about Rugby Free Secondary School or current vacancies, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Vanessa Sorzano-Ince on:

Phone: 07479389399

Email: vsorzano-ince@learningleading.org 

Website: https://www.rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk/vacancies 

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