Teacher of History
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Bristol
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- Salary:
- QTS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2018
- Apply by:
- 26 February 2018
Job overview
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Teacher of History
The ability to teach other subjects would be welcomed,
eg A Level Government & Politics or KS3 Geography
CST Pay Spine - Main Scale
Permanent, Full time
Required from 1st September 2018.
Applications are invited from highly professional, enthusiastic and well-qualified teachers for this exciting, rewarding and demanding post.
Bristol Cathedral Choir School is an academy that specialises in Mathematics and Music. The academy became part of the Cathedral Schools Trust (a Multi Academy Trust) in 2016. It serves students from all over Bristol and welcomes those of all faiths and none. We are proud of our diverse, tolerant and respectful community, which reflects Bristol’s demographic.
“The ethos and culture of the academy are outstanding. Pupils from a wide and diverse range of backgrounds, faiths, beliefs and values come together in an exceptionally harmonious environment where all are respected, valued and supported to do well.” Ofsted 2016.
The school received an overall judgement of “Outstanding” from Ofsted in January 2016 and is the most oversubscribed school in Bristol, with a trend of strong results in public examinations at both GCSE and A level.
As a Teaching School, we are able to offer a coherent, high quality programme of continuing professional development. In addition, there may be the opportunity to progress towards designation as a Specialist Leader of Education, depending on the individual career history of the candidate.
The History Department
History is a popular and successful subject within Bristol Cathedral Choir School in terms of results at both GCSE and A-level.
In 2017, 89.6% of students entered for GCSE History achieved the equivalent of Grade 4 or above, with 39.4% achieving the equivalent of Grades 7-9. At A level the pass rate was 100% and 58.8% of students achieved the top grades of A*-B.
KS3
The students come from a large number of different primary schools and a wide variety of backgrounds. The KS3 programme of Study across Years 7-9 includes a variety of British and World history schemes which are embedded around historical concepts and cover a time range from 1066-1945. Enquiries include, but are not limited to:
- Who were the Mughals?
- What really happened to the princes in the tower?
- How accurate are representations of the crusades?
- What can primary sources tell us about the slave trade?
KS4
History is a popular subject at GCSE and uptake is consistently high. At GCSE level the students follow the OCR History B (Schools History Project) course. The options we take are:
- British History - Migrants to Britain, 1250-Present and The Elizabethans, 1580-1603
- World History - Living Under Nazi Rule, 1933-1945 and The Making of America, 1789-1900
- History Around Us - Bristol Cathedral, which is attached to the school site.
A Level
Uptake at A Level is high and we currently have 2 classes in Year 12. We follow the AQA specification. Our module choices are:
- Breadth Study - Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603-1702
- Depth Study - France in Revolution, 1774-1815
- Non-Examined Assessment - Russia from Autocracy to Dictatorship, 1855-1953
The Role
This is a full-time, permanent post suitable for a newly qualified teacher or a more experienced colleague.
The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with creative ideas for developing effective pedagogy within the department and school. They will be required to teach at all Key Stages, therefore experience of teaching exam courses is an advantage. Ideally they will be able to teach another subject outside of the History department. Applications from candidates with the ability to teach A level Government and Politics would be an advantage.The post includes responsibility for the academic and pastoral progress of a vertical tutor group. Teachers at BCCS are expected to contribute to co-curricular areas of BCCS life.
Salary
QTS. We welcome applications from NQTs and more experienced teachers.
Information
Further information about the school can be found on our website http://bccs.bristol.sch.uk/
Applications should be received by midday on Monday 26th February 2018.
Interviews will be held on Monday 5th March 2018.
Please note that all posts at the School are subject to initial and periodic checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service as the school takes every measure possible to ensure the safeguarding of its students.
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About Bristol Cathedral Choir School
About Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Gathered together, that all may thrive
The Cathedral School was founded in 1140 and refounded in 1542; the older buildings form part of the monastic buildings of St. Augustine's Abbey. BCCS is situated adjacent to the cathedral along Anchor Road. New buildings occupy the west side of College Square. Located in the historic heart of Bristol, there is easy access to a range educational opportunities and established links; these include the Colston Hall, Central Library, Bristol University & UWE, the Old Vic, St George’s Hall and the Watershed. The area has been the focus of Bristol’s urban regeneration via the Harbourside development and the School is at the heart of the city’s cultural quarter. Students come from all over Bristol.
The move to academy status was completed in 2008 and the new school benefited from a large capital investment with building works completed in 2010. Recent ambitious building projects, in collaboration with the LA to enhance facilities have been completed.
In 2016 the trustees established Cathedral Schools Trust. This currently includes Cathedral Primary School (situated on College Square adjacent to BCCS), Victoria Park Primary, Headley Park Primary and Trinity Academy has opened in Lockleaze. Other schools, primary and secondary, are currently in discussions to join CST.
BCCS welcomes students from all of Bristol. There is a Year 7 co-educational intake of 150 pupils and BCCS is the most oversubscribed school in the city. There are currently around 690 students in Years 7-11, growing to 750 by 2021. BCCS, in line with its admissions policy, admits a high proportion of looked after children (or previously looked after) and children with Educational Health and Care Plans (both well above national average).
The Sixth Form is established as a centre of excellence for A levels and now numbers around 400; a large number of students choose to join Year 12 from other schools in the city. The majority of students progress from the sixth form to a wide range of university courses, including Russell Group and Oxbridge.
The academy is a designated Church of England School with an inclusive ethos derived from christian values. There are no faith admissions criteria; students and staff of all faiths and none are welcome. The school has many events in the cathedral and there is a whole school assembly there each week which everyone attends. School values emphasise tolerance and respect for the beliefs of others; we are proud of the cultural and ethnic diversity that is part of our community. Students take an active part in promoting these values. There is strong commitment to charitable activities, driven by student voice.
BCCS is one of only a few state cathedral choir schools. The Music Specialism is at the heart of the academy. Ofsted referenced the exceptional range of opportunities. Over half of students receive instrumental music lessons and an even higher number take part in musical ensembles. Music making is inclusive and caters for all students. The eight choirs, orchestras, steel pans, jazz ensembles, concert bands and chamber music ensembles ensure that there is something for everybody to enjoy. Very high numbers of students choose to take GCSE and A level Music. A large number of students choose to join the sixth form because of the musical opportunities. Students progress to a range of prestigious opportunities including conservatoires and national choirs & orchestras. The cathedral choir enjoys a national reputation for excellence. All choristers from Year 7 are educated at BCCS, both rehearsing and singing in cathedral services regularly.
BCCS operates a vertical pastoral structure; students are assigned to houses and tutor groups (Years 7-11). Each student is assigned a tutor, who is concerned with the welfare and progress of each individual. There is a well-deserved reputation within the city for the quality of pastoral care, educating a significant proportion of disadvantaged students, including looked-after children.
There is a broad and balanced curriculum from Years 7-11. Attainment at both KS4 and KS5 is high and well above national averages, with outstanding progress outcomes. In 2019 38% of all GCSE grades were 7-9 (equivalent to A*-A), 84% of all students obtained 4 or above in English and Mathematics. Progress 8 was +0.35 at KS4; at KS5 results have been in the top 20% of value added measures nationally for the last three years. DFE performance measures consistently demonstrate that students make excellent progress from their starting points. BCCS was graded as “Outstanding” by Ofsted in January 2016.
To complement all the academic endeavour and achievement, BCCS offers a wide range of co-curricular activities. There is a proud sporting tradition with regular fixtures and tours, including Canada and Spain most recently.
Bristol Cathedral Choir School is privileged to enjoy the services of a committed, expert and caring staff. Staff are extremely supportive of colleagues. CPD is at the heart of the academy and staff are expected to take a proactive approach to career development. CST runs a number of well-established MA accredited programmes such as the middle leadership course with a number of other schools in the city.
We are dedicated to meeting the needs and aspirations of all our students. This is an exciting time to join a high performing school as it continues to benefit from playing a key role within Cathedral Schools Trust.
Paul Atkins
Headteacher
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
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