Turing House School (RET)
Turing House is an academic, inclusive school, with a clear focus on student wellbeing and high performance for children aged 11-18. Care is at the heart of all that we do – we value and support the achievements and aspirations of every student, whatever their ability and potential. Through positive relationships and high-quality teaching and learning, we enable students from all backgrounds to make exceptional progress, thriving in ways beyond academic achievement. Turing House focuses on more than just exam results, encouraging self-esteem and respect for others, independence and responsibility, creative and critical thinking, innovation, problem-solving and an interest in the wider world.
Turing House opened in September 2015. It was set up by a parent-led group and became the fifth school in the Russell Education Trust (RET), the largest group of free schools in the country. The school is now in its tenth academic year and in September 2019 we opened our sixth form with students from Turing House School continuing their education with us alongside new students. In April 2022, we excitedly moved into our newly built permanent site in Whitton with state-of the art facilities.
Our external results so far have been very pleasing, with 2022, 2023 and 2024 results at KS4 deemed to be significantly above national averages. All our post-16 students gained a place at university if that was their desired goal, with one student being placed at Cambridge in 2023.
To continue to develop the vision for Turing House School, I need the very best staff who are able to embed our ethos into their teaching and wider school life.
Why work for Turing House School (please see Staff Prospectus for further information):
· Friendly colleagues who are always happy to help each other.
· All staff are proud to be part of the school and feel supported by the open-door policy of Senior Leadership who genuinely want to see you succeed and thrive.
· Excellent opportunities for ongoing professional development with cross trust support from RET and training catered to support your individual career.
· Great support for ECTs including your own dedicated mentor, reduced teaching timetable and a successful induction programme.
· Staff wellbeing is at the forefront of the school’s priorities. Happy teachers make a happy school.
· Staff benefits include a laptop for all teaching staff, free flu jab, regular social events, staff sporting sessions, weekly staff bulletins and staff appreciation shout out board.
· To be part of an 11-18 provision with opportunities to teach in the sixth form in many subject areas.
· In April 2022, we are moved into our new permanent site in Whitton with state-of-the-art facilities.
· Free tea and coffee in the staffroom as well as free delicious meals from our catering company on days where you carry out lunch duties.
Here’s what Ofsted have to say:
“Expectations are high, and pupils make the most of the opportunities available to them. Teachers are inspirational and act as caring guides with the best interests of pupils at heart.” Ofsted 2023
“Staff morale is exceptionally high. Staff are enthusiastic and enjoy working in the school. There is strong sense of teamwork across the whole school community.” Ofsted 2023
“Leaders have established an open culture at the school where there is a clear sense of teamwork and community across staff and pupils alike. Everyone takes pride in the school. It is a welcoming and vibrant place. High expectations across the school have secured high standards of behaviour.”
Teachers’ Testimonials:
“Behaviour is exceptional. Motivation is high. There is a lot of enthusiasm and aspiration to do well in class. Most students are following expectations and are caring about their work outside of the classroom. I get to eat lunch and have time away from screens. This has had a huge improvement on my own health and my lessons.”
“Staff are incredibly supportive and positive. Expectations are made clear and help is always at hand. Students are incredibly self-motivated and behaviour is minimal.”
Parent Testimonial:
“I think Turing House is a fabulous school full of hard-working, dedicated and inspirational staff and students. Thank you for everything you do for the school, it is very much appreciated”.