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Teacher of Physical Education (Boys)/Cover Supervisor

Teacher of Physical Education (Boys)/Cover Supervisor

Corpus Christi Catholic High School

Lancashire

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Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
01/09/2024
Apply by:
10 June 2024

Job overview

The governors of this thriving mixed 11-16 Catholic High School are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Physical Education (Boys)/Cover Supervisor to join an ambitious and highly supportive team. 

Corpus Christi Catholic High School in Fulwood has become a school of choice for parents, a choice which has been further enhanced by an impressive Section 8 Ofsted report in February 2024. Whilst this was an ungraded inspection, the report stated that 'the evidence gathered suggests that the inspection grade might be outstanding if a graded (section 5) inspection were carried out now'. 

Our Section 48 report in 2022 offered praise to the improvements made and giving an overall judgement of 'outstanding'. Over the last few years, the school has been inundated with admissions requests from parents wanting their children to benefit from the high expectations and strong Catholic ethos that were commended by inspectors. On the back of record GCSE examination results in 2023 which bucked national trends, the school is now massively oversubscribed with a lengthy waiting list. 

The Ofsted report showed that inspectors were particularly impressed by the school’s pupils. Their good manners, good behaviour, respect for each other and keenness to learn were all praised in the report. Inspectors commented that ‘Pupils are extremely proud to be part of the warm and friendly school community. They hold the school in great esteem’.

Leaders at the school believe that improvements in the quality of teaching have had a strong impact on attendance. As a result, the school was recognised as being within the top 1% of schools in the country for attendance, and this term the figure has remained high at 96.5%. Inspectors noted that pupils '...are committed to their learning and their levels of attendance are remarkably high.'

Facilities at Corpus Christi have also undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years. As well as adding new science laboratories, a new state of the art food and nutrition room and a new chapel to a building that was already equipped with outstanding facilities, pupils have recently been provided with a huge garden area to the rear of the school. Inspired by the work of Charles Jencks, ‘the garden’ includes paths, seating, and borders.

The personal development of all pupils is at the centre of the school's ethos and pupils are given a myriad of opportunities to develop their SMSC education. The school has a well-embedded bespoke CPSHE programme which is further embellished by Extended Learning Days which take place five times a year. As part of these, all pupils are offered the opportunity to experience learning outside the classroom, in addition to a large number of trips including residentials at Castlerigg, the French and Belgian Battlefields and our long-standing trip to Berlin. 

Over 90% of pupils have taken advantage of the incredible extra-curricular offer at the school this year, with clubs, societies and groups being offered by all curriculum areas, as well as Chaplaincy. These include Spanish class, Latin club, Lego club, Debating society and the ever-popular Performing Arts Club, who work tirelessly to put on shows throughout the year.

Governors and staff were delighted with the recognition that they received from Ofsted and the Diocese, but they are ambitious for the next phase of the school’s development and determined to do all that is needed to ensure that every pupil at Corpus Christi experiences a quality of education that is outstanding.

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About Corpus Christi Catholic High School

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Our vision for Corpus Christi Catholic High School is a vision of Catholic education at its best: an education of the highest quality that enables all children to thrive. We have a very strong Catholic ethos and a strong belief in the unique dignity and unique God-given potential of each individual child; not just the potential to achieve academic success, but the potential to flourish and grow in every way possible.

At Corpus Christi we promise to get to know you and your child exceptionally well and to do everything necessary to ensure that your child fulfils their potential. We want you to be able to say at the end of five years that you could not have chosen a better school for your child: because they attained the best possible examination results; because they grew in self-confidence; because they grew fully as a person and developed a profound respect for the dignity of other people; and because they grew in their faith.

We have exceptionally high expectations of our pupils in every aspect of their development. We insist on the highest standards of appearance and we expect our pupils to behave impeccably. Visitors to our school frequently comment on the warmth of the welcome that they receive from our pupils who have a well-deserved reputation for being extremely well mannered.

Our school motto ‘Unum in Corpore Uno’ or ‘Together in One Body’ reflects the importance that we attach to our school community: a community that provides the love, support, encouragement and advantage that children need in order to become the best that they can be. We are proud of our pupils and proud of our school. The best way to appreciate our thriving school is to visit us during a normal school day. If you would like to arrange a visit please contact me at school.

Celebrating GCSE Success

Pupils and staff were again celebrating in 2023 after pupils attained the highest ever number of top GCSE grades and impressive successes across a wide range of subjects.

From the beginning of March, Year 11 pupils at Corpus Christi again followed a rigorous Revision Programme with all pupils being provided with an individual revision plan and a wide range of additional support after school and in the school holidays. There is no doubt that engaging with this programme made a significant difference for many of the school’s pupils.

Headteacher Mr Hankin said: ‘We are very pleased that so many pupils have achieved such excellent results this year. The hard work of staff and pupils and the support of parents undoubtedly made a huge difference’.

Excellence in Learning

We believe that each individual child is most likely to achieve outstanding success when great things are expected of them and when they are thoroughly enjoying the experience of learning.

We recognise that learning how to learn is as important as ensuring that children experience a high level of challenge and enjoyment. With this in mind we focus strongly on developing effective learning skills to ensure that all our pupils develop the resilience that is necessary in order to make outstanding progress.

Growing in Faith

Our Catholic faith is at the heart of our school community and the values proclaimed by Jesus in the Gospels are central to everything  that we do. We pray together at the start and end of the day and each year group takes part in a morning liturgy once a week.

We gather together to celebrate Mass in our Chapel each week and at key points throughout the school year. At the end of each academic year we celebrate a whole school Mass of thanksgiving in our Sports Hall. We also have regular devotions to Our Lady as well as services at Christmas and Easter.

Caring for each individual

Caring deeply for each individual child is a fundamental part of our Corpus Christi way of life. Our school community is like a family providing love, support, encouragement and people who know each other well. We place a strong emphasis on building positive relationships and our pupils have a well-deserved reputation for the courtesy that they show towards our visitors as well as towards each other.

Learning outside the classroom

We are extremely proud of the quality and variety of extra-curricular opportunities available to our pupils. We recognise that learning outside the classroom can have a major impact on a child’s experience of school life providing additional challenge and enjoyment. We have outstanding sports facilities including a fully equipped fitness suite and a Sports Hall capable of hosting a number of activities including Cricket, Badminton, 5-a-side Football, Basketball, Tennis and Netball.

Preston

A small city with a big personality

Situated in the heart of the North West of England, the City of Preston is vibrant, cultural and friendly with plenty of activities and events to keep you entertained.

If you’re interested in working at Corpus Christi Catholic High School, there’s lots going on and you’ll find Preston is a bustling city, traditional yet with a young and lively atmosphere. Located a short distance from the coastline, the Lake District, and the larger cities of Manchester and Liverpool, both of which have international airports; Preston is also one of the most networked cities in the country. The railway station is just a 10 minute bus ride away from our school. With so much to offer, there’s something for everyone.

In the city centre you can discover some beautiful green spaces. The charming Georgian setting of Winckley Square is the ideal place to escape the high street and watch the world go by, while the tranquil surroundings of Avenham and Miller parks, set on the banks of the River Ribble are the perfect place for a quiet stroll or a game of Frisbee. Avenham Park also marks the start of the scenic Guild Wheel, a 21-mile cycling greenway connecting the city to the picturesque Preston countryside.

From Preston you’re only a 20-minute bus ride from Brockholes Nature Reserve, home to a diverse range of wildlife as well as a unique floating visitor village. You can also take part in a range of activities from organised walks to jewellery making. The stunning Beacon Fell County Park is located 10 miles from the city and boasts nearly 300 acres of magnificent woodland to explore.

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