Teacher of English
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Alcester, Warwickshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2018
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2018
Job overview
The English department at St. Benedict's has enjoyed remarkable and consistent examination success in recent years at GCSE and International Baccalaureate (IB). Consequently, it has a high profile within the school and the wider community. At St Benedict’s we value our teachers for their creativity, individuality, imagination and flair.
We are looking to appoint on a full time basis an enthusiastic Teacher of English who will help maintain the department’s excellent reputation. The philosophy of the department stresses the need for each member to be part of a team; decisions are reached collectively and policy and materials are developed collaboratively. We enjoy very positive and encouraging working relationships.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an amazing team located in a semi-rural South Warwickshire school with 748 pupils aged 11-18 years. The students at St Benedict's are motivated, thirsty for knowledge and job satisfaction is high. The school has a strong partnership between parents, teachers and students. If you enjoy teaching all abilities of students who want to learn, then this is the right school for you.
Informal visits to see the department in action are welcome and encouraged, please contact the school to arrange this.
Closing Date: 21 May 2018 at 10am
Interview Date: TBC
To arrange a visit or for further information, please call Mrs. Casey Laishley on 01789 762888 or email laishley.c@st-benedicts.org
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff & volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Statement. COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
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About St Benedict's Catholic High School
- St Benedict's Catholic High School
- Kinwarton Road, Alcester
- Warwickshire
- B49 6PX
- United Kingdom
St Benedict’s Catholic High School is a mixed, mainstream, Roman Catholic secondary school in Alcester, Warwickshire. It caters to students aged 11 to 18 and has approximately 851 pupils enrolled.
St Benedict’s Catholic High School was founded in 1963 as a voluntary-aided school administered by Warwickshire County Council and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham. The school is named after Saint Benedict of Nursia, the patron saint of Europe and students.
A purpose-built £6m sixth-form building was opened in September 2011.
Headteacher
Mr D. Hughes
Vision and values
St Benedict’s Catholic High School strives to "encourage, support and inspire young people and the wider school community in the journey of faith". It aims to create a family environment where everyone is valued and respected. Teachers work hard to support the intellectual, creative, physical, spiritual and religious development of every pupil.
St Benedict’s provides a broad curriculum that includes English, maths, science, Spanish, history, computing, geography, technology, art, music and PE, as well as RE. Pupils in Years 7 and 8 take part in a Curriculum Carousel where they take subjects such as dance and drama.
The secondary school organises educational visits to places around the country and abroad, and creative activities such as school plays and poetry recitals.
Ofsted report
“Students, staff and parents are, quite rightly, proud to be associated with this school. All groups of students make excellent progress, regardless of their background or ability level. Students’ attainment has been significantly above average over time, including in English and mathematics. Teaching is outstanding. Lesson activities are planned extremely well to ensure they are demanding and exciting.”
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