Subject Leader: Social Science
St Joseph's Catholic High School
Slough
- Expired
- Salary:
- Fringe Pay Scale (TLR according to experience)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 15 April 2018
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Subject Leader of Social Science to join an effective and committed department at this rapidly improving school. The successful candidate will possess outstanding teaching and leadership skills and will be expected to lead the department towards even greater success.
St Joseph’s is well known for being a great school to teach in, where the students are highly aspirational. We believe in professional development, in exchange for hard work and a commitment to the school, we will ensure that you are prepared for the next stage in your teaching career.
The Social Science department is a popular department that has flourished as the Sixth Form has expanded at St Joseph’s. The Social Science department offers a range of subjects including, Sociology, Psychology, Health and Social Care (BTEC) and Media Studies (A Level).
In addition to outstanding achievement, we aim to enrich our students by offering extra curricula activities to broaden our students’ knowledge of the subjects. These opportunities include a weekly film club, annual trips to conferences and a charity expedition in Thailand. We have numerous students who choose to study Social Sciences at university and an important part of our role is to support these applicants.
The Social Science department has grown in size and success over the past few years and we are excited to develop this further. We look forward to welcoming a driven colleague who will embrace our academic vision and pastoral commitments.
St Joseph's is a successful over-subscribed Catholic Secondary School within easy reach of both the M4 and M40 motorways.
Please download an application pack from our website www.st-josephs.slough.sch.uk or contact the school for more information. Only applications submitted on the school’s application form will be considered.
You are welcome to visit the school and have a tour at a time convenient to all. Please download an application form from our website or contact Ms O McAteer (PA to the Headteacher).
Completed application forms should be sent to Mrs. Baker, the Head of School via o.mcateer@st-josephs.slough.sch.uk
Closing date: Monday 16 April 2018
Interview: w/c 23 April 2018.
The school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children. The school complies with the DBS Code of Practice in regard to criminal record information, and will not discriminate unfairly against any applicant on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. A copy of the school’s child protection policy is available on request.
All members of staff will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and this is a condition of employment at the school.
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About St Joseph's Catholic High School
- St Joseph's Catholic High School
- Shaggy Calf Lane, Slough
- Berkshire
- SL2 5HW
- United Kingdom
St. Joseph’s Catholic High School prides itself on being a Catholic, listening and learning school. The students are at the heart of everything we do, and we challenge our staff to: Love the children and let them know that they are loved.
This love is present in the care, support, challenge and curriculum we deliver where we ASK (Attributes, Skills and Knowledge) our children to develop as learners and as people to transform the world by ‘Unlocking Belief in All.’
To support our staff in this mission we:
- We work hard for the children and we care for each other like a family.
- We have a behaviour system that lets teachers teach.
- We treat teachers like surgeons with weekly CPD and training.
- We have small class sizes and give teachers time to prepare.
- All teachers are included in our reading and electives programme.
We are inspired by St Joseph, patron Saint of workers and a member of the Holy Family. We aim to create a place where children aren’t just loved but that they know they are loved. It is this ethos that enables our children to become academically successful. Here, all children are developed according to their ability and we make every effort to ensure that we reach out to all regardless of background.
You’ll experience a happy atmosphere at St. Joseph’s in which the dignity and worth of each pupil and member of staff is recognised, developed and safeguarded. Our school is recognised for its atmosphere of welcome where all feel at home in a sense of safety and security. Staff are willing to be present with the pupils in friendship and to go that one step further, where this is necessary, to meet the needs of young people.
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