Head of Department, Geography
St John Plessington Catholic College
Wirral
- Expired
- Salary:
- Mainscale plus TLR 2.1 £6513
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 8 February 2018
Job overview
HEAD OF GEOGRAPHY
Salary Scale Mainscale
Contract Permanent
Start date: September 2018
Closing date for applications: Thursday 8th February,12 noon.
The Governors would like to invite applications from excellent practitioners for the post of Head of Geography at St John Plessington Catholic College.
We have been an outstanding and oversubscribed 11-18 College for more than 10 years. In 2007 and then again in 2013, we were judged by OFSTED to be Outstanding in every category and over this period of time we have been awarded numerous accolades. This has included the prestigious award by the Times Educational Supplement (TES) of “Outstanding Secondary School of the Year” in 2010, Investors in People Gold Award 2013, the TES Award for “Numeracy and Mathematics” in 2013 and were shortlisted for the TES Award for “Literacy and English” again in 2013.
We have been a National Support School since 2009 and have provided extensive school to school support during this time. We became an Academy and an Academy Sponsor in 2012 and a National Teaching School from 2014. We have been part of a Multi Academy Trust (HFCMAT) since 2012 and this currently comprises of a partnership with two other primary academies and a secondary academy (which we sponsor)
We achieved fantastic examination results in the Summer of 2017 with a Progress 8 score of 0.68 and 62% A*-C in English and Maths GCSEs; which places us in the top 6% in the country. Our 2016 Sixth Form Level 3 VA score was 0.23, which placed us in the top 12% in the country, and 57% of all A Level/Level 3 awards were at, grades A*, A or B.
OFSTED Inspection – May 2013:
What OFSTED has said about us:
- The students at St John Plessington are the jewels in the crown of this outstanding College
- Behaviour and safety of pupils are outstanding
- The Leadership and Management are outstanding
- The achievement of pupils is outstanding
- The quality of teaching is outstanding
- Teachers have high expectation of their students
- The behaviour of students is exemplary. They are happy, safe and have real pride in their College
- Students value the strong relationships they have with each other and their teachers these relationships, built on a foundation of mutual respect, create an atmosphere where outstanding learning can take place
- The outstanding leadership of the Head Teacher supported by passionate and determined colleagues is central to the success of the College. They share an unwavering belief that all students can achieve their potential.
What we can offer:
- A chance to work in a cutting edge, outstanding comprehensive Teaching School
- The opportunity to make a significant difference to our children’s lives in an environment that has high aspirations for all.
- The chance to help shape and develop our other school through collaborative leadership and dynamic interpersonal skills
- A working environment that is modern and professional
- Great experience for those who want to work at the very highest level in education.
For further details about this exciting role and how to apply, please contact: Claire Beckwith on 0151 645 5049 Email: clairebeckwith@stjohnplessington.com or visit our website www.stjohnplessington.com
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
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About St John Plessington Catholic College
- St John Plessington Catholic College
- Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral
- Merseyside
- CH63 7LF
- United Kingdom
St John Plessington Catholic College Voluntary Academy is a good and oversubscribed 11-18 college based in Benington on the Wirral.
The College became an Academy in 2012 and is part of Holy Family Catholic MAT comprising six other schools.
We strive to develop excellence in all we do, empowering an inclusive community, founded on Gospel values.
OFSTED Inspection – November 2022:
What OFSTED has said about us:
- Pupils and sixth-form students at this school access a high-quality education.
- Leaders have designed a curriculum which is ambitious for all, including pupils with SEND.
- Leaders make sure that teachers use assessment strategies effectively to identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Leaders are ambitious for every pupil to read confidently.
- Leaders have recently raised their expectations of pupils’ behaviour and conduct.
- Leaders put pupils’ spiritual and moral development at the heart of school life.
- Staff told inspectors that leaders support them well. They recognise the recent work that leaders have done to improve their well-being and workload.
- Leaders ensure a strong culture of safeguarding. They take steps to make sure that pupils and students are safe.
What we can offer:
- The opportunity to make a significant difference to our children’s lives in an environment that has high aspirations for all.
- The chance to help shape and develop our other school through collaborative leadership and dynamic interpersonal skills
- A working environment that is modern and professional
- Great experience for those who want to work at the very highest level in education
- A comprehensive, tailored CPD offer at every level
St John Plessington Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
St John Plessington is easily accessible via public transport from Liverpool and Chester and is located 5 minutes away from junction 4 of the M53.
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