Head of RE and PSHCE
Ralph Thoresby School
Leeds
- £28,000 - £43,685 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS1 - UPS3 TLR 2B £5057
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Summer Term 2023
- Apply by:
- 31 January 2023
Job overview
Ralph Thoresby School is seeking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic teacher to lead its successful RE and PSHCE department.
At our school, RE is a core subject in Year 7 and Year 8. Students then choose specialisms in Year 9 but continue RE through our Wider Modern World provision. RE is a well-liked subject at all key stages which benefits from excellent staff-pupil relationships. The RE and PSHCE department has 3 members of staff and dedicated rooms across school. We serve a diverse range of students which represents the make-up of Leeds. We actively encourage interfaith discussion, debate and learning about different cultures and traditions is at the heart of the work we do in RE. The successful candidate will already have a successful track record in teaching the subject, may have had some leadership and management experience at department level and will aspire to progress their career further in the future.
PSHCE is taught once per fortnight to all students from Year 7-13 by a core team of staff. The successful candidate will work closely with our Careers Lead, SLT and DSL to ensure we deliver an engaging and informative PSHCE curriculum which prepares our students for life beyond school.
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About Ralph Thoresby School
We are proud to be a successful, truly comprehensive school serving a diverse local community. RTS is a fantastic environment in which to work and study. Our innovative curriculum is implemented by a talented and cohesive group of staff. The calm and purposeful atmosphere around school is underpinned by an emphasis on restorative practice and a clear focus on staff and student well-being.
The school has repeatedly been judged good by Ofsted in recent years and we have a strong record of academic achievement, whilst ensuring that all students are well supported. Students make good progress here because, ‘the working atmosphere in classrooms is positive’ and ‘pupils take pride in their work’ (Ofsted).
The school is a mixed community school with over 1,000 students on role. Approximately 30% of our students come from ethnic minority backgrounds and we have a resource provision for physically impaired students which really adds to the positive and harmonious atmosphere around school. Our superb, modern school building further enhances the atmosphere and supports students’ learning. ‘This is a school where staff and pupils celebrate diversity and promote values of tolerance, mutual respect and care for others’ (Ofsted).
We have an excellent 6th form partnership arrangement with Lawnswood School (another good local school) and together we offer post-16 provision to rival the best in the city – ‘The quality of provision for post-16 students remains good. Students make consistently good progress over time’ (Ofsted).
Our school motto is ‘ambition and achievement for all’. We firmly believe in giving all students the opportunity to achieve their very best regardless of the circumstances in which they find themselves. We also have a strong emphasis on staff well-being with a professional staff coach, a staff well-being committee and a range of well attended social, sporting and fun activities. Our staff are proud to be at RTS and the team spirit is second to none.
Why work for us - https://www.ralphthoresby.co.uk/why-work-at-ralph-thoresby/
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