French Teacher
St Bernard's Catholic High School
Barrow in Furness
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Scale
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 22 May 2018
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a permanent part time (3 days per week) enthusiastic and highly motivated French Teacher who could also possibly teach Spanish to join our school from September 2018. The candidate should be an exceptional Teacher with a commitment to academic excellence and helping every child succeed.
St Bernard’s Catholic High School is a popular and thriving school situated on the edge of Barrow-in-Furness, just a few miles from the Lake District National Park. Our excellent record of achievement is a testament to the strength, determination and sheer hard work of all our staff and this has been reflected in most recent exam grades were we were ranked as the highest performing school for pupil progress in the local area and one of the top four schools in Cumbria for the percentage of students achieving a good pass in English and Mathematics. In our last OFSTED inspection in which we were graded “good”.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. References will be sought from previous employers.
For further information and to complete the application form please go to the school website and submit it to Mrs McKendry the school Business Manager by the closing date.
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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