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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form

Oxfordshire

Salary:
MPS/UPS if post threshold
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
September 2019
Apply by:
24 April 2019

Job overview

Blessed George Napier is a popular, over-subscribed, Catholic School in North Oxfordshire with an excellent reputation for both academic achievement and student welfare.

“Students told inspectors they were encouraged to aim high in accordance with the school’s commitment to their success. They also commented on how much they appreciate the wide range of opportunities during their time in school.”

“The behaviour of pupils is outstanding. The conduct of pupils around the site and in lessons is exemplary.”

[Last Ofsted Report]

We are looking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic English Teacher to join our thriving English Department. The ideal candidate will be able to motivate and encourage students through inspiring and challenging lessons and a passion for the subject. The post would suit a committed teacher with energy, drive and passion who enjoys working as part of a team and who wants to make a difference and help all our students achieve the highest possible standards.

In return, this post offers the right candidate an excellent Professional Development Programme and the opportunity to be part of a supportive, enthusiastic and committed team.

The ability to teach across the Key stages up to and including KS5/A Level is desirable, but certainly KS3 and KS4 in the first instance. Applications are welcome from both experienced and newly qualified teachers.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate an empathy for, and understanding of, the Catholic Christian ethos of the school.

For further information, please visit our school website: www.bgn.oxon.sch.uk or download a pack here. Alternatively, please contact the HR Office at BGN on 01295 264216/email: hr@bgn.oxon.sch.uk.

We welcome visits from potential applicants who may be considering applying. Please call the number above to arrange an appointment. The school will be closed from Friday 5th April at 3.30pm and will re-open on Tuesday 23rd April 2019; we will acknowledge enquiries and applications on our return.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 25th April 2019

Provisional date for interviews is Friday 3rd May 2019

BGN IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF ALL STUDENTS AND TO UPHOLDING FUNDAMENTAL BRITISH VALUES. WE EXPECT ALL OUR EMPLOYEES TO SHARE THIS COMMITMENT.

THIS POST WILL REQUIRE AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK.

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About Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form

Blessed George Napier School is first and foremost a Catholic school where we live and learn and develop as a faith community.

We are a Sports College and since 2007 have Higher Performing School Status and our second designation are in Maths and Computing.

BGN is a Roman Catholic School which aims to be an extension of the Christian home to help parents bring up their children in the Christian tradition. We believe that the religious ethos will be found across the whole school curriculum.

The "ethos" of the school is built upon the principle of equality of opportunity for all, and:

• The fact that it is a caring Roman Catholic community which seeks to appreciate and develop the individual talents 
  of all its members. It follows that there has to be an awareness and recognition of the value and uniqueness of 
  each individual within the school and a positive effort to develop this uniqueness.

• The recognition that the school is part of a much wider community in what has to be clearly seen to be an active 
  partnership with pupils, parents, parishes and wider communities. It is vitally important that parents and pupils 
  should be encouraged to become positively involved in every aspect of school life. We have an obligation to 
  recognise the contribution made by the parishes in supporting the school and we must seek ways of giving 
  something back from the school community to recognise this commitment. In preparing our young people for life 
  after school we must make every effort to incorporate outside agencies in the planning and implementation of 
  teaching content. There has to be active involvement in the work-related curriculum and we must be aware of this 
  involvement in all our planning.

• The obligation on us to prepare our young people to fact the world with confidence and take up the challenge of the 
  Gospels. This requires us to equip our charge with the life skills necessary to take a fully active part in society. We 
  must promote individual talents, skills, interests, abilities and responsibilities to help pupils fulfil their potential. Our 
  concern is for the "whole person" and recognises the special needs, strengths and weaknesses of each individual 
  within the BGN community by providing help and caring support and the spiritual guidance necessary.

In spiritual terms, we must all be involved through positive Christian example in instilling in each individual an awareness, understanding and practice of the Catholic Faith.

In academic terms, we must help each individual to realise these ideals in a positive way through preparation for, and entry to, examinations at an appropriate level in terms of ability and aptitude.

In social terms, we believe that each and every pupil needs support, care and assistance by whatever means possible. Central to this is the right of every pupil, no matter what the circumstances to her or his good name.

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