Lead for Catholic Life
St Mary's Catholic High School
Wigan
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR2b (£4,783)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2021
- Apply by:
- 8 March 2021
Job overview
The governors of this popular 11-18 Catholic high school are looking to recruit a well-qualified, innovative and inspirational Lead for Catholic Life to join our hard working and committed team. This is an exciting and brand-new role within our leadership structure based within RE but working across the school.
RE is of course an academic subject in its own right, but wider religious education is concerned with the growth of each student’s spiritual development. RE cannot do this in isolation nor on its own; this must come through every subject and the way in which we work as a community by living out our mission. The role therefore is focused on supporting and challenging each subject and area of school, to live out the school’s character virtues in their curriculum, teaching and actions.
We follow the AQA specification B Catholic Christianity syllabus at GCSE and the increasingly popular Eduqas A Level Christianity with Philosophy and Ethics. In addition, the successful candidate will lead RSE across the school and be responsible for the Post 16 Curriculum for Life Programme which both meets our requirements for general RE and incorporates Personal Development.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to take the strategic lead on a whole school issue at a dynamic time in our school’s journey.
If you would like to arrange a confidential discussion with the Headteacher or visit to school (Covid restrictions permitting) prior to application, please contact Tricia Foster, Human Resources Manager, by email: t.foster@st-maryshigh.wigan.sch.uk to arrange a suitable time.
Additional information regarding the school and the application process are detailed within the application pack included as part of the support documents provided. Alternatively, the application pack, application form and associated documents are available to download from the vacancy section of the school website.
Closing date: Midday on Monday, 8th March 2021.
Interview date: Friday, 12th March 2021.
St Mary’s is an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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About St Mary's Catholic High School
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- St Mary's Catholic High School
- Manchester Road, Astley, Tyldesley, Manchester
- Lancashire
- M29 7EE
- United Kingdom
Headteacher: Mrs D Brahms BA(Hons), PGCE, NPQH
St. Mary’s is a well established, co-educational, Catholic 11-18 comprehensive school within the Wigan Local Authority and under the trusteeship of the Liverpool Archdiocese. We have a very supportive and inclusive pastoral system. The school is currently judged by OFSTED as a Good School.
Facilities on the 30 acre site are good and the school is within easy access of local trunk roads and motorways. The Governors have invested significant funds into the school site to build an Excellence Centre, a new dining facility, a dedicated Sixth form area, a new Technology and Geography base and a Student Support Centre. The Governing Body is the employer of staff in the school. All staff are expected to be fully supportive of the school’s Mission Statement and the aims and practices of Catholic education. Teaching staff attend and contribute to assemblies and other liturgical functions which are part of the life of the school. The academic structure of the school is built on a Faculty basis. The student guidance structure, supported fully by form tutors, is led by Directors of each Key Stage.
The school takes pupils across the whole ability range which includes those aiming for university and those with special educational needs. All pupils are of equal value and every child should achieve the highest possible standards. The highest standards of discipline are demanded. A uniform is worn and insisted on. The governors seek to appoint teachers who share such high standards and who are willing to support whole school policies in order to reinforce levels of conduct, behaviour and good manners. Extra curricular activities form an important part of children’s experience whilst at school and we particularly welcome applications from teachers who will provide additional opportunities for pupils outside normal lessons, either in their own subject or other areas.
In recent years pupils have represented their town, county and in some cases England and Great Britain in a variety of sports. The Music Department has an excellent choir which regularly performs at public events. A large number of staff are involved in school clubs at lunchtime and after school.
We work closely with other schools and have a collaborative model to offer students in order to offer students enhanced opportunities. With effect from 1st September 2003 all appointments have been subject to the understanding that staff may be requested to work collaboratively.
Where a post is reserved for practising Catholics (e.g. Headteacher, Head of Religious Education) this will be clearly stated in the Job Description or Person Specification. A very strong contribution is made to the school by teachers who, though not themselves Catholics, are completely in sympathy with the aims and practices of Catholic education.
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