Teacher of History
Blessed William Howard Catholic School
Staffordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS£22,467 - £32,835 / UPS £35,571 - £38,250
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 3 May 2017
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a full time teacher of History for September 2017. The successful candidate would be required to teach History across the key stages and also have the ability to teach Geography up to key stage 4. We are keen to appoint colleagues who are excellent practitioners and, therefore, we would be delighted to accept applications from high calibre candidates.
This role would suit an NQT or an experienced qualified teacher, ideally with a History degree. The ability to teach to A level in your specialist field would be distinctive advantage, though not a limiting criteria. The calibre of candidates as teachers is our foremost criteria in making this appointment.
Our school a successful 11 – 18 Catholic High School with 838 on roll (110 in the Sixth Form). The Catholic ethos of the school is paramount, as is the liturgical life of the school and this is strongly supported by all staff, our feeder primary schools and local parishes.
The school is a strong proponent of continuing professional development and encourages staff to develop in line with well researched evidenced based approaches to improving the teaching practice of our great staff.
The successful candidate will be expected to support the Catholic ethos of the school, specifically in being a form tutor. Blessed William Howard is a Catholic school embracing children of all faiths; not a school exclusively for children who are Catholic by faith.
Our mission statement clearly states our principles. We know that a school that lives these principles is one where children thrive, parents have confidence and staff are nurtured and developed; all experience the “fullness of life” in their time at the school.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk
Email: headteacher@bwh.staffs.sch.uk
Tel: 01785 244236 ext. 206
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk
Attached documents
About Blessed William Howard Catholic School
- Blessed William Howard Catholic School
- Rowley Avenue, Stafford
- Staffordshire
- ST17 9AB
- United Kingdom
Our school is a successful 11-18 Catholic High School with 839 on roll (110 in the Sixth Form). Blessed William Howard Catholic High School has been providing secondary education in the heart of Stafford for over 50 years.
We serve the Catholic community in a wide geographical area in the Archdiocese of Birmingham, stretching up to the village of Brewood on the edge of Wolverhampton, 13 miles to the south and up to the town of Stone, 8 miles to the north. Our admissions policy enables parents who want a faith education for their child to join our community.
Through the teachings of the Catholic Church and our vibrant liturgical life we open paths of discovery, helping children to understand themselves, others and how they may live fulfilled lives, making a positive difference through who and how they are. Our school offers a haven where all are welcome to flourish as individuals academically, socially, morally and spiritually.
The school became part of Holy Trinity Catholic Multi Academy Company in March 2016.
Headteacher
Mr Phil Smith
Values and Vision
Blessed William Howard presents itself as a community growing in faith and love together. It raises its students based on Christ’s teaching of love and respect, providing an educational experience that is supportive as well as challenging to give students the best grounding for further education possible.
We aim to provide:
- Academic development – where everyone has something to offer and gifts and talents to explore are recognised.
- Pastoral care through the quality of our relationships.
- Moral development encouraged by a common set of expectations, beliefs and witness.
- A concern for values, especially respect and equality.
- A supportive atmosphere which is mindful of the underprivileged and the poor in spirit.
- Spiritual development in a community which prays together.
Ofsted (2012)
"The school promotes students' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development well"
"The school has a strong atmosphere of respect and courtesy. All staff and students have a positive approach to relationships and appreciate the need to get on with each other."
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