Principal Teacher of Performing Arts

'The aim is for all to maximise their potential. After their years in our school we would hope to have developed solid well adjusted and educated citizens with strong moral values. As such our young people are well equipped to cope with the demands of modern society.'

Our School Aims:

* To promote a Roman Catholic all round inclusive education of the highest quality where we further develop a climate of mutual respect with every person in Our whole school community valued.

* To promote the highest quality of teaching and learning with equality of learning for all with educational opportunities maximised, including the development of enterprise skills.

* To further strengthen and develop Our partnership with Home, Parish and School.

* To promote in partnership with Our Partner Primaries one community of faith and learning through the creation and growth of a balanced education of the highest quality which seeks to integrate Our Catholic way of life into all aspects of the curriculum in an environment where all experience care, dignity, love and respect.

* To maintain high and realistic expectations for all Our students in order to ensure that they develop their full potential and are not allowed to underachieve.

* To emphasise responsibility for one`s own learning, to encourage social and personal development and to produce young citizens capable of taking their place in and contributing to modern society - involved, positive and responsible. 


Background:

Saint Andrew`s RC Secondary is situated in the Carntyne area of Glasgow`s thriving east end. The school is now three years old and is one of the best resourced in the city. The combination of community and educational cooperation is strongly developed in St Andrew`s RC Secondary and is evident in our excellent record of exam success. Our anticipated intake for 2007/2008: 330 pupils and for 2008/2009: 330 pupils and for 2009/2010: 330 pupils. Our school presently caters for around 1550 students, delivering a broad and balanced curriculum with examination expectations and actual performance in all subjects high.