Teacher of English

Dates:  Job start September 2018

Salary:  MPS

Location:  Southampton 

Contract type:  Full Time 

TOP 5% NATIONALLY FOR PROGRESS

TOP 20% NATIONALLY FOR ATTAINMENT

This is a very exciting time for the College as we are ranked in the top 2% of schools nationally for progress. The English Department is ‘Outstanding’ and achieved its best ever GCSE results in 2017 with the new, more rigorous GCSE specifications. 81% of students achieved a Grade 4 (Standard pass) and above, and 64% achieved a Grade 5 (Strong Pass) and above, which is significantly above the national average, and ranks the Department within the top 2 schools within Southampton.

The Governors wish to appoint an outstanding practitioner who can offer vision, energy and creativity in the teaching of English. The English department play a key role in the College’s achievement and the department are a cohesive unit who demand the best from each other and from their students. The right candidate would benefit from entering a supportive environment with a blend of skills, innovation and experience. There is no requirement to be Catholic and we would welcome NQTs, as well as more experienced members of staff to apply.  

You will: 

· Be sympathetic towards the Catholic ethos of the college 

· Have the energy, commitment and vision to make a real difference 

· Have a clear, strong vision for education within a community 

· Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

· Have the ability to inspire, motivate and be able to develop the potential of students 

· Have a good understanding of best practice in learning and teaching which can be communicated to others

We offer: 

· A strong commitment to your professional development and career management 

· An opportunity to be a part of an enthusiastic, creative and motivated department 

· A supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded 

· A working environment focused on Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all 

For further details of this exciting opportunity, please see the vacancies section of our website www.stgcc.co.uk or contact Jenny McGregor via email (head@stgcc.co.uk). 

Visits to the college are welcomed and encouraged. These can be arranged by contacting Jenny McGregor. 

Closing date for applications: Thursday 1st February 2018 - 11am 

St George Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS Check. The Governing Body is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Mr James Habberley

St George Catholic College 

Leaside Way 

Southampton 

SO16 3DQ 

023 8032 2603