Literacy Tutor & Librarian
St Bernard's Catholic High School
Cumbria
- Expired
- Salary:
- PCD8I, SCP 19, £25,927 (pro rata)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022 or sooner
- Apply by:
- 1 July 2022
Job overview
30 hours per week
PCD8I, SCP 19, £25,927 (pro rata)
Term time plus 1 week
Required September 2022 or sooner
St Bernard’s Catholic High School seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated and well qualified professional who is passionate about children’s reading.
The successful candidate will be a confident individual who can work alongside children to successfully deliver a reading intervention package, play an integral part in every child’s reading journey and be accountable for the progress children make with reading. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Literacy, the English Department and the SENDCo. Experience in this field would be beneficial, but is not necessarily essential.
We are seeking to appoint a candidate who is highly motivated, optimistic, solution focused and flexible. They must be open to change, should work well as part of a committed team and must be able to cope with the various demands of working in a busy secondary school. In addition, the successful candidate should be willing and prepared to develop their skills through ongoing professional learning.
Applications would be welcomed from individuals who possess the essential criteria outlined in the person specification and who will act as role models to support the ethos and mission of our Catholic community.
Candidates are welcome to visit our school before applying.
In return we can offer you:
- A school where “Students describe the school as a loving environment” and “Students behave in a mature and sensible way”. “They respect each other and their teachers and enjoy learning”.
- professional, enthusiastic and supportive team of staff with the capacity and commitment to raise student achievement.
- Supportive parents, Governors, Diocese and Trust.
- A well-resourced school with good results.
- A strong commitment to developing staff and creating the leaders of tomorrow.
St Bernard’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines. This will include completion of satisfactory employment vetting checks to include references, pre-employment health clearance, an approved enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and proof or right to work in the UK.
For further information, please download the job description, specification and application form from our website. We only accept applications on our official application form, which can be found on our website.
Applications and enquiries are to be made to the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Peacock (rpeacock@stbernardsschool.uk).
Closing date for applications: Noon on Friday 1st July 2022.
St Bernard’s Catholic High School
Headteacher : Mr P Croft
11-16 Mixed - N.O.R. 690
Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9LE
Telephone: 01229 814560
About St Bernard's Catholic High School
- St Bernard's Catholic High School
- Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness
- Cumbria
- LA13 9LE
- United Kingdom
St. Bernard’s Catholic High School is a mixed, non-selective Roman Catholic secondary school situated in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. There are approximately 700 students at the school between the ages of 11-16.
St. Bernard’s Catholic High School was established in 1979 as a result of a merge of two local schools.
Headteacher
Mrs J Whittam
Values and vision
St Bernard’s Catholic High School wants to provide children across Barrow-in-Furness a supportive and caring learning environment for which they can grow and develop into confident young adults. It wishes for pupils to leave fully prepared for the responsibilities, opportunities and experiences after secondary school and to have the confidence to succeed to the best of their ability. The Catholic faith is at the heart of the secondary school’s values and it’s motto is: "to work is to pray”. The school's ethos is based on two core Gospel values: love and service. St Bernard’s Catholic High School wants pupils from all backgrounds and faiths to feel welcome and doesn’t tolerate discrimination on any level. It holds a Science Specialist school status, along with a Healthy Schools award and Sports England sportsmark.
Ofsted
“The behaviour of students is good. The vast majority of students behave well in lessons and around the school. Students are polite and courteous to each other, staff and visitors. The school’s ethos and values underpin good behaviour and encourage students to become respectful and courteous citizens. Students are given opportunities to grow spiritually and morally by exploring their values and beliefs. For instance, students are regularly encouraged to raise money for charity throughout the academic year”.
View St. Bernard’s Catholic High School’s latest Ofsted report
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