Teacher of Languages
Catmose College
Oakham, Rutland
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS + Federation Benefits
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- flexible
- Apply by:
- 22 November 2017
Job overview
Catmose College is an outstanding school based in Oakham and we are looking for a well-qualified and highly motivated teacher of Languages who has a love for their subject, any specialism considered. The role would be to teach GCSE however, there is the possibility of teaching Languages at A Level at our partner sixth form, Harington School.
We welcome applications either from NQTs who will be well supported by experienced mentors and through our teaching school alliance or from more experienced candidates where there are exceptional opportunities for further professional development and promotion.
The successful candidate will be joining a strong and supportive team of specialist teachers who take pride in achieving the best outcomes for all students. Catmose College is an over-subscribed 11-16 academy and was graded as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in all four categories and overall in February 2012. We have outstanding, state of the art facilities and technology throughout, with purpose-built laboratories offering excellent teaching resources and access to numerous iPads, laptops and computers; the College is able to offer a truly outstanding technology-led learning environment.
Catmose College is part of the Rutland and District Schools’ Federation which currently consists of Catmose College, Catmose Primary and a Preschool provision. We are also proud to include Harington School, an academic sixth-form, in the Trust. This provides wider opportunities for staff, giving them broader experience across different organisations, including the opportunity to teach A levels in an academically able environment, should their skills and experience be appropriate.
Being an outstanding school, at Catmose College we really do pride ourselves in providing first class teaching, and offering a wide variety of extra-curricular activities. Our main aim is for our students to become mature and independent minded adults who can be of value to themselves and society.
Taking care of our teachers is something we take very seriously at Catmose College. For successful candidates there are exceptional opportunities for further professional development and promotion across the Federation. Each Wednesday afternoon from 2:30 to 3:30, teachers’ have the opportunity to dedicate time to their personal development and we’re part of the Rutland Teaching Schools Alliance so we have over 100 training workshops teachers can become involved in.
Teachers are able to enjoy many additional benefits that come as part of working within the Federation. These include, amongst others:
- Teachers at top of scale may receive up to a 2% pay award annually for good performance, in addition to any incremental pay progression;
- Relocation support for hard-to-recruit subjects;
- Vast range of staff training including a funded Masters scheme;
- Outstanding facilities;
- Primary and secondary form teaching opportunities;
- Staff laptops;
- On Site Gym.
- Free Car Parking.
- Priority admission for children of staff to the College and Primary.
At Catmose College we adopt a holistic approach to our Students’ development and the successful candidate will appreciate this approach and enjoy working within a collaborative and supportive environment with their fellow colleagues.
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies are implemented in line with the Federation policy and current legislation. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.
HOW TO APPLY
Application forms and information are available online at www.catmosecollege.com or by emailing the College on office@catmosecollege.com
- You should write a letter of application on no more than 2 sides of A4.
- You should complete all sections of the application form.
- On the form clearly state the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail address of two professional referees; it is our usual practice to ask for references before shortlisting and always to ask for references before interviews.
- It is a condition of employment that you have a successful DBS check made and can provide proof of identity and qualifications gained.
Please note that due to the high number of applications we receive for positions, your application is unlikely to be considered if you do not follow these requirements. CVs are not accepted. The closing date is 22 November 2017. You should send your application to Stuart Williams, Principal, Catmose College, Huntsmans Drive, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RP. Applications can also be emailed to office@catmosecollege.com
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About Catmose College
Catmose College is an oversubscribed and successful 11-16 Academy, part of the Rutland and District Schools’ Federation which currently consists of Catmose College, Catmose Primary and Harington School, an academic sixth-form. This provides wider opportunities for staff, giving them broader experience across different organisations, should their skills and experience be appropriate. Appropriate training will be provided as necessary.
In addition, we are proud to be one of the highest performing schools in Leicestershire and Rutland.
We moved to a completely rebuilt campus in February 2011; the facilities are designed to offer learning opportunities suitable for the 21st Century. ICT features extensively across the College, this includes a wireless connection for laptops and iPads, the use of which is encouraged. We know that our students want to work hard, do well and enjoy College. As a result, there are no locked doors and our facilities are freely available for students to use throughout the day from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. This is an exciting time to join the College and shape its future.
Situated in Rutland, the College serves the county town of Oakham and its surrounding villages. It also draws students from a wider catchment area through parental choice. The College serves a rural area but is only 20 miles from the urban centres of Leicester, Peterborough and Nottingham.
The Federation encompasses a student population of 1000 students, aged from 4 years up to 18 years of age. We work very closely with our partner primary school, Catmose Primary. We also have Harington School, which moved into its new purpose-built building in October 2016, located on the same site as Catmose College.
We are an inclusive College with a strong commitment to supporting the most vulnerable young people. We have a designated enhanced SEN provision for 25 students and provide an environment in which all staff can expect to work with all students.
We are a specialist College for the visual arts but have developed an integrated approach that combines both the visual and performing arts. We have our own theatre and offer a full programme of concerts and theatrical performances. A recent production, Madagascar, involved around 70 students performing, choreography, playing in the orchestra or providing technical support. We are already in rehearsals for our next production of Sister Act.
On Wednesday afternoons, Catmose College students participate in the Electives programme. This is a comprehensive programme of over 120 different activities ranging from Swahili and Kenyan culture, journalism, photography and jewellery making to ice skating, boxercise and watersports. The activities are delivered by all College staff and by experts in their field. We expect all new staff appointments to participate in this exciting programme.
On Wednesday the College day ends at 2.30pm to allow staff to participate in continuous professional development.
We offer breakfast and a range of after College activities in the arts, music, sport and additional study; we expect our senior managers to be available from 8am until 5pm each day.
Visitors always remark on the happy, calm and purposeful working atmosphere within the College. Our students behave well and show high levels of concentration. Relationships within the College are excellent. We wish to develop staff who are reflective practitioners, continuously committed to evaluating the quality of the service they offer. The governors are actively involved in the work of the College and are generous in the amount of time they give to help to plan and support this work.
Our parents can be assured of the excellent support for their children. We actively engage parents through regular contact such as our in-house publication Connect, plus a carefully managed website and formal reports including progress evenings.
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