Gain essential skills with our Emergency First Aider course for workplace safety and compliance. Emergency First Aider in the Workplace  Go Go Emergency First Aider in the Workplace  Lead Professional: Mr. P Hurley (Assistant Headteacher) This first aid training course covers a range of basic lifesaving first aid skills and techniques, designed to ensure you have a comprehensive knowledge base in this area. Successful candidates will become formally qualified emergency first aiders and receive the nationally recognised Emergency First Aid at Work certificate which is valid for 3 years. On successful completion, the learner will be recognised as an  Emergency First Aider in the Workplace  and will be able to: Choking : Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking. CPR & AED : Administer CPR, including the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). Initial Assessment : Assess the situation and circumstances to act safely, promptly, and effectively in an emergency. Minor Injuries : Provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries, including small cuts, grazes, bruises, minor burns (including electrical), scalds, and splinters. Role of the Emergency First Aider : Understand the role of the first aider, including reference to gaining consent, preventing cross-infection, recording incidents and actions, and using available equipment. Shock : Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock. Unresponsive Casualty : Administer first aid to a casualty who is unresponsive, including seizures. Wounds & Bleeding : Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded or bleeding For more information, use the contact form: Contact and sele ct Collaborative Working & Partnerships citing Emergency First Aider . Go Collaborative Working & partnerships Next page Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Exam Results Vacancies School News House System Calendar & Open Events Collaborative Working & Partnerships Contact

Discover how The Westgate School builds strong partnerships through collaborative working, supporting school improvement, governance, and shared best practice Collaborative Working & Partnerships Collaborative Working & Partnerships At The Westgate School, we believe that education thrives through collaboration. We work closely our external partners to create enriching opportunities for our pupils and colleagues. These partnerships extend learning beyond the classroom, foster innovation, and strengthen our shared commitment to lifelong learning and community engagement. DSL Network Emergency First Aider in the Workplace  Emergency Paediatric First Aid (Level 3) Qualification Executive and NPQ Coaching (including linked to LLSE) Governance Support & Collaboration Agreements Leadership Coaching & Mentoring Leading & Developing an all-through school SENDCo Network School Self-Evaluation Activities Subject Assessment Moderation (KS1-3) Subject Specialist Curriculum Support Year R to 11 Winchester Schools Training Alliance Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Exam Results Vacancies School News House System Calendar & Open Events Collaborative Working & Partnerships Contact

Develop instrumental skills and encourage general musicianship skills through-out the year, as well as develop a good social network of like-minded musicians. Brass Group Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Brass Group Internal / External Internal Age Range Year 7 - 11 Contact See EduLink for further details The Brass group is open to all players of all Brass instrument such as: Cornet and Trumpet; French Horn and Tenor Horn; Baritone and Euphonium; Trombones and Tubas.  The club will develop instrumental skills and encourage general musicianship skills through-out the year, as well as develop a good social network of like-minded musicians. Brass players will have the opportunity to participate in events such as school concerts, celebrations, ‘Go West’ Festival, and wider community events. Pupil music leaders will be supporting teaching staff in running this club. Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

Latin Opening a dozen different doors to understanding the language of academic and the influence of the Roman Empire on modern European society Go Go At The Westgate School, our Latin Curriculum intends to: Enable pupils to understand the significant influence Roman culture had on European society and languages and especially English. Enable pupils to explore the etymology of the English language and its significant links to Latin. Broaden pupils' use of English academic vocabulary. Enable pupils to gain knowledge and understanding of the Roman world through reading and responding to its literature. Why learn Latin? Latin (within the English curriculum) provides a foundation in linguistic and cultural competence, enabling pupils to gain knowledge and understanding of the Roman world through reading and responding to its language and literature. In studying Latin we discover the roots of culture and language which shape Europe today. We analyse texts and stories in Latin to build knowledge and understanding of Latin vocabulary and grammar and we use sources in order to consider aspects of the fascinating and enthralling civilisation of the Roman world and culture. EYFS | KS1 Content KS2 Content Year 7 & 8 Content Year 9 Content Year 10 & 11 Content Latin is not taught within our school in the Primary phase. It is taught from KS3 onwards. Latin is not taught within our school in the Primary phase. It is taught from KS3 onwards. Latin does not exist as a discrete course in Key Stage 3. However, we are increasingly introducing aspects of Latin into our English structures. What and how will I learn? In Year 9 pupils will be introduced to the Latin language and learn key words and be able to link the etymology of the language to English and also other modern languages. This new vocabulary is taught in a range of engaging and exciting ways and pupils thoroughly enjoy making links between Latin and other languages they are studying. For example, pupils will be challenged through the translation work, while learning the structures of the language. Alongside learning the Latin language, we will also study key facets of the Roman Civilisation. This will include: Roman family life including the Paterfamilias; the role of women and children in ancient Rome; discussing the morality of slavery and arranged marriages. When discussing these aspects of Roman life, we will link the experiences of the past to our modern lives and reflect on their impact. How will this be assessed in GCSE? The GCSE examination in Year 11 will consist of 1 Language paper (50%), 1 Literature paper (30%) and 1 Roman Civilisation paper (20%). Exam Board: (Eduqas) – C990PB Our Curriculum Curriculum Intent Options Careers Employers Curriculum Subjects Art | Fine Art Computing | Computer Science English Design Technology Drama Food Preparation & Nutrition French Geography German History Latin Maths Media Studies Music Personal Development Photography Physical Education Religious Education Science Sculpture Spanish The Wellbeing Curriculum

Join our school volleyball club to stay fit, build teamwork skills, make new friends, and compete in exciting matches. All skill levels welcome. Volleyball Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Volleyball Internal / External Internal Age Range Year 9 - 10 Contact See EduLink for further details Are you ready to spike your way to fun and fitness? The School Volleyball Club is looking for enthusiastic players of all skill levels to join our team! Why Join? Stay Active and Healthy : Volleyball is a fantastic way to stay fit, improve your agility, and build strength. Team Spirit : Experience the thrill of working together as a team. Volleyball is all about communication, cooperation, and camaraderie. Skill Development : Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, our club offers coaching and practice sessions to help you improve your game. Make New Friends : Meet new people and make lasting friendships with fellow pupils who share your passion for volleyball. Compete and Have Fun : Participate in exciting matches and tournaments. Enjoy the competitive spirit and the joy of playing the game. Stress Relief : Take a break from your studies and enjoy a fun, stress-relieving activity that keeps you energized. Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

Join our Netball Club for fun, fitness, and teamwork. All skill levels welcome. Come play with us! Netball Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Netball Internal / External Internal Age Range Year 7 - 11 Contact See EduLink for further details Join us at Netball club for fun and to improve your fitness, coordination and teamwork skills. Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

When school’s out, SportSkool’s in – and running a holiday club near you! Throughout the week, your child could be taught a variety of top sports. Sportskool Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Sportskool Internal / External External Age Range 5 and 13 years Contact Holiday Clubs | Sport Skool When school’s out, SportSkool’s in – and running a holiday club near you! Throughout the week, your child could be taught a variety of top sports by qualified, DBS-checked and fully insured SportSkool coaches. It is hard to pin down exactly what multi-sports involves as the children will be taken on a whistle-stop tour of the sporting world with coaches specialising in, among others: dodgeball, cricket, street games, football, dance, benchball, tag-rugby and cheerleading What we offer Multi-sport holiday clubs are available during all school holidays, for children aged between 5 and 13 years old. Classes take place from 10am to 3pm and extra child-care is available from 8.30am and until 5.30pm for those that require it. Holiday clubs are almost always fully-booked so contact us as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

Join the Gate, the club for all those budding journalusts. The Gate Newsletter Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings The Gate Newsletter Internal / External Internal Age Range Year 7 -11 Contact See EduLink for further details For all those budding journalists this is the club for you. Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

The calendar and open events page of The Westgate School provides details about upcoming key dates, school events, and open days for prospective pupils and parents. This information helps visitors stay informed about important activities, deadlines, and opportunities to explore the school. For more details, visit The Westgate School's Calendar and Open Events page. Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Calendar & Open Events Term Dates / Inset Days - Academic Year 2025-26 AUTUMN TERM - 03/09/25 ~ 19/12/25 Inset Day - 03/09/25 Half-Term - 25/10/25 ~ 02/11/25 Inset Day - 28/11/25 Inset Day - 01/12/25 SPRING TERM - 05/01/26 ~ 27/03/26 Half-Term - 14/02/26 ~ 22/02/26 Inset Day - 27/03/26 SUMMER TERM - 13/04/26 ~ 22/07/26 Half-Term - 23/05/26 - 31/05/26 Inset Day - 19/06/26 Open Events The best way to experience our school is to see it in action. We hold regular open events for prospective pupils and parents/carers to attend. Booking for secondary phase events will open nearer the time so please make a note in your diary. We regret that we're unable to offer tours of the school outside of the open events. Primary Phase Open Event Dates: Open Mornings run on Wednesday 14th October 2026 and Thursday 22nd October 2026. No booking required Please arrive for 9am talk and the tour will follow. Refreshments will be available. Secondary Phase Open Event Dates: Wednesday 24th June, 2026, 9-11am Wednesday 16th September 2026, 9-11am Thursday 17th September 2026, 5-7pm Thursday 1st October 2026, 9-11am Wednesday 23rd June 2027, 9-11am Booking will open closer to the time of the event. Parking details for all events Parking Information for All Events As we welcome you to the school, please be aware that on-site parking is limited. We kindly ask you to consider alternative methods of travel where possible. We strongly encourage the use of the available parking spaces along Chilbolton Avenue (please refer to the map below). Please note that parking directly outside the school on Cheriton Road is very limited. While there are some spaces available on Cheriton Road , they are fewer than those on Chilbolton Avenue. We understand that there is up to 2 hours of free parking in these areas, but we advise checking local signage for confirmation. For visitors with accessibility needs, a small number of Blue Badge bays are available in the main reception car park 5 minute Park & Stride Route & Drop off/ Pick up zone. Train To Teach Events: The Winchester Schools Training Alliance provides high quality teacher training through a partnership of good and outstanding primary and secondary schools in the Winchester area. We arrange open mornings for prospective trainees across our alliance schools. For booking information see Winchester Schools Training Alliance website Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Exam Results Vacancies School News House System Calendar & Open Events Collaborative Working & Partnerships Contact

Find out how to apply to The Westgate School, Hampshire's first all-through school, and join our vibrant learning community. Admissions Admissions Admissions All schools have admission criteria to decide which children get places. Admission criteria is different for each school. At The Westgate School we work within the Hampshire County Council framework. Note: The Westgate School has agreed to the Local Authority's request to admit 210 for Year 7 2025-2026. The best way to experience our school is to see it in action. For details of Open Events for Year R and Year 7 entrance, please visit Calendar & Open Events | The Westgate School Welcome and prospectus Key dates for main round admissions Information on Hampshire County Council admission arrangement Information on Hampshire Appeals Details on The Westgate school catchment area Our admissions policy located with our other polices on our policy page For in-year admissions (Years R-11), please use the contact form and select 'admissions' Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Exam Results Vacancies School News House System Calendar & Open Events Collaborative Working & Partnerships Contact

Spanish Becoming an active communicator in the world's global village Go Go Our Spanish curriculum intends to: Broaden pupils' horizons by developing a passion for languages and cultures and recognise the additional career opportunities open to people who speak an additional language. Ensure that every pupil is encouraged and supported to study a language for GCSE. Encourage a growth mind-set in pupils to learning a new language and develop the confidence to communicate. Overview of the Course: The learning of a language encourages respect for other people; it fosters an understanding of the interrelation of language and human nature. Studying any foreign language will broaden minds and give pupils a better insight into the world around us. It will encourage empathy as an individual. It demonstrates openness to society and an ability to communicate with others on all levels. The learning of a language supports an appreciation of cultural diversity. Learning a foreign language is a liberation from insularity and provides an opening to other cultures. A high-quality languages education will foster pupils' curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world. This enables pupils to express their ideas and thoughts in another language and to understand and respond to its speakers, both in speech and in writing. It also provides opportunities for the pupils to communicate for practical purposes, learn new ways of thinking and read great literature in the original language, equipping pupils to study and work in other countries. Pupils will continue to study the language they have learnt at The Westgate School since Year 7. Some pupils choose to continue with a second language. German will also be offered as a GCSE starting in Year 9 (dependant on pupil numbers). Several trips run throughout the year to complement the learning of languages and broaden pupils' cultural experiences. EYFS | KS1 Content KS2 Content Year 7 & 8 Content Year 9 Content Year 10 & 11 Content Spanish is planned around the half-termly topics, the curriculum provides pupils with the opportunity to learn subject-specific knowledge and understanding, explore links across subject areas and practise their writing. We deliver discrete short sessions of our target language with pupils from Year 3 building up the time and duration as they become increasingly confident in the vocabulary and tenses. We will focus on providing an appropriate balance of spoken and written language and should lay the foundations for further foreign language teaching at Key Stage 3. It will enable pupils to understand and communicate ideas, facts and feelings in speech and writing, focused on familiar and routine matters, using their knowledge of phonology, grammatical structures and vocabulary. The focus of our study in Spanish will be on practical communication. Pupils wil be taught to: listen attentively to spoken language and show understanding by joining in and responding explore the patterns and sounds of language through songs and rhymes and link the spelling, sound and meaning of words engage in conversations; ask and answer questions; express opinions and respond to those of others; seek clarification and help speak in sentences, using familiar vocabulary, phrases and basic language structures develop accurate pronunciation and intonation so that others understand when they are reading aloud or using familiar words and phrases present ideas and information orally to a range of audiences read carefully and show understanding of words, phrases and simple writing appreciate stories, songs, poems and rhymes in the language broaden their vocabulary and develop their ability to understand new words that are introduced into familiar written material, including through using a dictionary write phrases from memory, and adapt these to create new sentences, to express ideas clearly describe people, places, things and actions orally and in writing understand basic grammar appropriate to the language being studied, including (where relevant): feminine, masculine and neuter forms and the conjugation of high-frequency verbs; key features and patterns of the language; how to apply these, for instance, to build sentences; and how these differ from or are similar to English. Spanish is planned around the half-termly topics, the curriculum provides pupils with the opportunity to learn subject-specific knowledge and understanding, explore links across subject areas and practise their writing. We deliver discrete short sessions of our target language with pupils from Year 3 building up the time and duration as they become increasingly confident in the vocabulary and tenses. We will focus on providing an appropriate balance of spoken and written language and should lay the foundations for further foreign language teaching at Key Stage 3. It will enable pupils to understand and communicate ideas, facts and feelings in speech and writing, focused on familiar and routine matters, using their knowledge of phonology, grammatical structures and vocabulary. The focus of our study in Spanish will be on practical communication. Pupils wil be taught to: listen attentively to spoken language and show understanding by joining in and responding explore the patterns and sounds of language through songs and rhymes and link the spelling, sound and meaning of words engage in conversations; ask and answer questions; express opinions and respond to those of others; seek clarification and help speak in sentences, using familiar vocabulary, phrases and basic language structures develop accurate pronunciation and intonation so that others understand when they are reading aloud or using familiar words and phrases present ideas and information orally to a range of audiences read carefully and show understanding of words, phrases and simple writing appreciate stories, songs, poems and rhymes in the language broaden their vocabulary and develop their ability to understand new words that are introduced into familiar written material, including through using a dictionary write phrases from memory, and adapt these to create new sentences, to express ideas clearly describe people, places, things and actions orally and in writing understand basic grammar appropriate to the language being studied, including (where relevant): feminine, masculine and neuter forms and the conjugation of high-frequency verbs; key features and patterns of the language; how to apply these, for instance, to build sentences; and how these differ from or are similar to English. Overview: Key stage 3 curriculum is organised in engaging termly topics though which the key skills are taught. Pupils in every class will be encouraged to verbally express themselves through a range of structured talk opportunities, as well as developing close and active listening skills. Both the reading and writing skills are explicitly taught so that the pupils can develop their confidence throughout the two years. Course Content: Year 7 focuses on developing the skills needed to become an active language learner; pupils will choose to study French or Spanish. In the Autumn Term, the unit: ‘This is Me’ teaches the pupils the skills for them to become confident at learning a language by encouraging pupils to speak almost immediately. The Spring term, using the world of comic books, encourages the pupils to give opinions and talk about themselves; Picasso and Dali stimulate descriptive language in the Summer term. Year 8 builds and develops the skills from Year 7. Most pupils will continue to study the language they chose in Year 7. Confident linguists may also choose to study French/Spanish in Year 8 as a second language; we will offer these depending on sufficient interest. (German is on offer to start at GCSE in Year 9 dependent on uptake.) Places and buildings are used to introduce the pupils to the future tense, through a topic on future towns and the past tense is introduced in the Spring Term when the pupils focus on castles and jousting! The Summer Term helps build on the pupils’ cultural capital, as well as their language skills, with a focus on celebrations: festivals and traditions. Many of the topics - and especially the trips organised to complement the curriculum - are designed to broaden pupils’ cultural experiences. Course Skills: Listening and Speaking: First pupils interact with their target language by developing active listening skills and the confidence of speaking a new language and communicating with each other. Reading : pupils’ skills are built up by activities involving word recognition and very quickly they develop the skills needed to decode meaning in more challenging texts. Writing : using sentence starters, vocabulary booklets and active learning strategies, pupils begin to construct meaning and manipulate language to express themselves and communicate in writing Assessment: Throughout both years the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing are assessed. The pupils are fully prepared for these in lessons before their summative assessment. Pupils will continue to study the language they learnt in Year 7 and 8. We will use the opportunity of the teaching time in Year 9 to broaden pupils knowledghe and increase their depth of understadning. We will focus on the following topics to help us: Holidays and preferences School life, rules and trips Technology, reading and family relationships Free time, TV and film, entertainment GCSE Spanish We will consider 3 main themes: Identity and culture Local, national, international and global areas of interest Current and future study and employment Assessments GCSE Spanish has a Foundation Tier (grades 1–5) and a Higher Tier (grades 4–9). Students must take all four question papers at the same tier. All question papers must be taken in the same series. Paper 1: Listening - Understanding and responding to different types of spoken language Pupils are expected to be able to: demonstrate general and specific understanding of different types of spoken language follow and understand clear standard speech using familiar language across a range of specified contexts identify the overall message, key points, details and opinions in a variety of short and longer spoken passages, involving some more complex language, recognising the relationship between past, present and future events deduce meaning from a variety of short and longer spoken texts, involving some complex language and more abstract material, including short narratives and authentic material addressing a wide range of relevant contemporary and cultural themes recognise and respond to key information, important themes and ideas in more extended spoken text, including authentic sources, adapted and abridged, as appropriate, by being able to answer questions, extract information, evaluate and draw conclusions. Paper 2: Speaking - Communicating and interacting effectively in speech for a variety of purposes Pupils are expected to be able to: communicate and interact effectively in speech for a variety of purposes across a range of specified contexts take part in a short conversation, asking and answering questions, and exchanging opinions convey information and narrate events coherently and confidently, using and adapting language for new purposes speak spontaneously, responding to unexpected questions, points of view or situations, sustaining communication by using rephrasing or repair strategies, as appropriate initiate and develop conversations and discussion, producing extended sequences of speech make appropriate and accurate use of a variety of vocabulary and grammatical structures, including some more complex forms, with reference to past, present and future events make creative and more complex use of the language, as appropriate, to express and justify their own thoughts and points of view use accurate pronunciation and intonation such as to be understood by a native speaker. Paper 3: Reading - Understanding and responding to different types of written language Pupils are expected to be able to: understand and respond to different types of written language understand general and specific details within texts using high frequency familiar language across a range of contexts identify the overall message, key points, details and opinions in a variety of short and longer written passages, involving some more complex language, recognising the relationship between past, present and future events deduce meaning from a variety of short and longer written texts from a range of specified contexts, including authentic sources involving some complex language and unfamiliar material, as well as short narratives and authentic material addressing a wide range of relevant contemporary and cultural themes recognise and respond to key information, important themes and ideas in more extended written text and authentic sources, including some extracts from relevant abridged or adapted literary texts demonstrate understanding by being able to scan for particular information, organise and present relevant details, draw inferences in context and recognise implicit meaning where appropriate translate a short passage from Spanish into English. Paper 4: Writing - Communicating effectively in writing for a variety of purposes Pupils are expected to be able to: communicate effectively in writing for a variety of purposes across a range of specified contexts write short texts, using simple sentences and familiar language accurately to convey meaning and exchange information produce clear and coherent text of extended length to present facts and express ideas and opinions appropriately for different purposes and in different settings make accurate use of a variety of vocabulary and grammatical structures, including some more complex forms, to describe and narrate with reference to past, present and future events manipulate the language, using and adapting a variety of structures and vocabulary with increasing accuracy and fluency for new purposes, including using appropriate style and register make independent, creative and more complex use of the language, as appropriate, to note down key points, express and justify individual thoughts and points of view, in order to interest, inform or convince translate sentences and short texts from English into Spanish to convey key messages accurately and to apply grammatical knowledge of language and structures in context. Home Learning: Online resources Memrise and Quizlet are often used to support the learning of vocabulary. Pupils are asked to learn vocabulary in readiness for lessons the following week. It is helpful to taken the “little and often” approach to learning vocabulary; therefore five – ten minutes each day provides optimum learning. Pupils will also be asked to improve written work based on feedback given by the teacher. Exam Board: AQA –8698 Our Curriculum Curriculum Intent Options Careers Employers Curriculum Subjects Art | Fine Art Computing | Computer Science English Design Technology Drama Food Preparation & Nutrition French Geography German History Latin Maths Media Studies Music Personal Development Photography Physical Education Religious Education Science Sculpture Spanish The Wellbeing Curriculum

Vacancy to join The Westgate School as a Cover Supervisor in this outstanding school. Secondary Cover Supervisor Secondary Cover Supervisor Secondary Cover Supervisor Secondary Cover Supervisor Secondary Cover Supervisor Secondary Cover Supervisor Secondary Cover Supervisor Secondary Cover Supervisor Secondary Cover Supervisor Secondary Cover Supervisor Secondary Cover Supervisor Secondary Cover Supervisor Date Posted 21/04/2026 Secondary Cover Supervisor Permanent 37 hours per week 39 weeks per year Grade C FTE £25,186 - £26,244 Actual salary £21,544 - £22,449 The Westgate School is a warm, vibrant and forward-thinking community where colleagues and pupils learn together. As an Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ school, we are proud of our culture of academic excellence. We are looking for a confident, positive and committed Cover Supervisor who enjoys working with young people and wants to make a real difference. This is a fantastic opportunity if you: Are interested in pursuing a career in education. Want to gain school-based experience across a wide age range. Already have a teaching qualification but prefer a role without additional teacher responsibilities such as assessment and reporting. Enjoy supporting young people to achieve their very best. No teaching qualification is required; we welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, experiences and career journeys. Why join us? Working at The Westgate School means becoming part of a friendly, skilled and supportive team invested in your success. With 1,620 pupils across our two phases, we are lucky to have excellent teaching facilities, including science laboratories, computing suites, and a purpose-built art and sculpture block. We take pride in a lovely environment for teaching and learning. The Westgate School is the lead school for the Winchester Schools Training Alliance (WSTA), working with 21 other schools in the Winchester district to train the next generation of teachers. Support colleagues employed by The Westgate School wanting to go on to apply for the WSTA training programme will automatically be offered an interview providing the course requirements are met. What Ofsted says: “The Westgate School is a happy and vibrant community, where pupils are encouraged to aim for excellence” Ofsted, September 2022 “Outstanding” Ofsted, November 2023 “Staff are incredibly proud to work at this school” Ofsted 2024 Benefits of working at The Westgate School: · Full induction programme including training and mentoring to ensure your success in the role · Ongoing personal development in one of Hampshire’s top schools for progress and attainment · A friendly and welcoming school community · Automatic enrolment to a generous local government pension scheme · Benefits of local government sick pay · On-site parking and access to EV charging stations · Free use of health and fitness facilities · Preferential nursery places in the on-site nursery at a reduced price · Preferential admission to The Westgate School for colleagues' children (after 2 years of employment) What we’re looking for: We are seeking individuals who can build positive, trusting relationships with children and who bring empathy, patience and enthusiasm to their work. We’d love to hear from you if you can: · Communicate clearly and positively with pupils and adults · Build strong working relationships across the school · Encourage excellent behaviour and a positive environment for learning · Show initiative and manage your time effectively · Bring patience, imagination and enthusiasm to supporting pupils · Work well both independently and as part of a team · Uphold our school values and help every pupil succeed You will need Maths and English at GCSE Grade 4 (C) or equivalent. The role will predominantly be in the secondary phase although you may on occasion be required to cover lessons in the primary phase. Safeguarding: The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Pre-employment checks: All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations. Child Protection Policy: You can find The Westgate School’s Child Protection Policy document on our policies webpage. Equal Opportunities: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. AI: We encourage applicants to avoid using AI for their application and if doing so, please state this in the application. Please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, and original. This is so that your application is authentically and credibly your own as it forms part of the basis upon which future employment may be decided. How to apply: Please send completed application forms to the HR team recruitment@westgate.hants.sch.uk Please note, only submissions on the Hampshire County Council application form will be accepted. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we may close the advert early, so we encourage early applications. Closing Date: Sunday 10 May 2026 Interview Date: TBC Application form Role profile Information pack Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Exam Results Vacancies School News House System Calendar & Open Events Collaborative Working & Partnerships Contact