Subject Leader of RE
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School
St. Helens
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS + TLR2c £6,829
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 24 February 2020
Job overview
A vacancy has arisen for an experienced and well-qualified teacher of RE who can demonstrate excellent leadership skills, with the drive and enthusiasm to take up the role of middle leader and take this improving department through to the next stage of its development.
We are seeking an outstanding classroom practitioner to lead and manage this core subject. The successful candidate is expected to have the following:
• an excellent track record of examination results at KS4;
• successful experience in managing an area of Religious Education within a school;
• the drive to raise the profile of Religious Education across the school;
• understanding of assessment without levels;
• understanding of the new GCSE English Religious Education requirements;
• the ability to motivate and inspire students and staff;
• a willingness to contribute to the school’s Catholic Christian ethos and broader aspects of the school.
Ofsted, February 2019, stated:
• Pupils are typically friendly and polite. Most show respect towards staff and each other.
• Pupils generally work hard during lessons.
• Middle leadership has developed significantly. Middle leaders are now closely supported by senior colleagues. They have strengthened systems for monitoring and evaluating the quality of teaching in their subjects.
If you are looking for a rewarding career with students who will respond positively to creative and engaging learning opportunities, then we would like to hear from you.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.
Please note that applicants for this post must be practicing Catholics.
Application form and further details can be obtained from the school website www.staugs.org.uk . Only applications completed on the CES application form will be accepted.
Closing date for applications: Monday 24th February 2020
Shortlisting: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Interviews: Wednesday 4th March 2020
Completed application forms should be returned to beverley.burrows@staugs.org.uk and marked for the attention of Mrs G Lynch, Headteacher.
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About St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School
- St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School
- Boardmans Lane, Blackbrook, St. Helens
- Merseyside
- WA11 9BB
- United Kingdom
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School is a mixed, comprehensive, Roman Catholic secondary school without sixth form situated in Blackbrook, St Helens, Merseyside. It is a voluntary-aided state school under the Diocese of Liverpool.
St Augustine of Canterbury opened in October 1991. A smaller than average secondary school, it provides 750 places for students between the ages of 11 and 16 when fully subscribed.
Headteacher
Ivan Gaughan - Executive Headteacher
Giselle Lynch - Headteacher
Values and vision
St Augustine of Canterbury is a school that values achievement in the widest possible sense, academically and culturally, personally and socially. With an ethos rooted in the Catholic tradition, the school seeks to nurture each student’s individual development.
Teachers believe the most effective way of helping children achieve their full potential is to develop their self-confidence and self-belief, giving them the chance to reach their goals regardless of background or academic starting point. British values are strongly promoted and extra-curricular activities ensure pupils receive a well-rounded education.
Ofsted report
“Leaders have made significant improvements to teaching and assessment which has resulted in most pupils learning more effectively”
"The teaching of English has improved markedly. There are now consistent and established strengths across the department"
"The teaching of mathematics has improved at a similar rate. Teachers are now skilled at helping pupils to develop their mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills"
“….. disadvantaged pupils are making better progress due to the improvements that have been made to teaching and behaviour "
View St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School’s latest Ofsted report
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