Teacher of Psychology
St Mary's Catholic High School
Wigan
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- Teachers' Pay Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- 1st September 2024 (or earlier by negotiation)
- Apply by:
- 2 May 2024
Job overview
The Governors of this Catholic High School and Sixth Form College seek applications from highly motivated and inspirational individuals who are committed to ensuring every child and adult within our community have the self-belief to flourish in whatever they choose to do.
If you are looking for a new challenge, we are looking to welcome an excellent teacher to join our successful Social Studies department on a temporary basis. This is a temporary opportunity to cover a period of maternity leave that will end once the intentions of the post-holder are known, but is anticipated to last at least two terms.
Psychology & Criminology are the largest subjects at level 3 with many of our students progressing onto degree level qualifications. The governors are committed to appointing the best candidate who can demonstrate the ability to teach Psychology and ensure the highest quality learning experience that impacts positively on educating the whole child. The ability to deliver criminology, as an additional subject, would be a distinct advantage, but is not essential. The post provides an excellent opportunity for a new entrant to the profession or an established sixth form or FE teacher who is looking for a new opportunity. Appropriate Post 16 experience will be considered for pay determination.
We are seeking a confident, caring, and creative individual with the ability to inspire and motivate students to learn and succeed. The appointed candidate will have the expertise to encourage and engage students and demonstrate a strong track record of success. The school can offer an exclusive sixth form or whole school experience depending on the wishes of the successful candidate.
If you require any additional information or would like to visit school, please contact Tricia Foster, Human Resources Manager by e-mail t.foster@st-maryshigh.wigan.sch.uk
Full details of this post including the CES Teacher application form and associated documents are available to download from the school’s website: https://www.stmaryschs.org.uk
To apply for the post, your completed application must be submitted to include the following documents:
- CES Teacher Application Form; including a supporting statement
- CES Consent to Obtain References
- CES Monitoring Form
Completed applications should be clearly marked with the post title and returned electronically for the attention of Mrs D Brahms, Headteacher, to recruitment@smchs.org.uk
Closing date: 9.00am on Thursday 2nd May 2024.
Interview date: Thursday 9th May 2024.
St Mary’s is an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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About St Mary's Catholic High School
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- St Mary's Catholic High School
- Manchester Road, Astley, Tyldesley, Manchester
- Lancashire
- M29 7EE
- United Kingdom
Headteacher: Mrs D Brahms BA(Hons), PGCE, NPQH
St. Mary’s is a well established, co-educational, Catholic 11-18 comprehensive school within the Wigan Local Authority and under the trusteeship of the Liverpool Archdiocese. We have a very supportive and inclusive pastoral system. The school is currently judged by OFSTED as a Good School.
Facilities on the 30 acre site are good and the school is within easy access of local trunk roads and motorways. The Governors have invested significant funds into the school site to build an Excellence Centre, a new dining facility, a dedicated Sixth form area, a new Technology and Geography base and a Student Support Centre. The Governing Body is the employer of staff in the school. All staff are expected to be fully supportive of the school’s Mission Statement and the aims and practices of Catholic education. Teaching staff attend and contribute to assemblies and other liturgical functions which are part of the life of the school. The academic structure of the school is built on a Faculty basis. The student guidance structure, supported fully by form tutors, is led by Directors of each Key Stage.
The school takes pupils across the whole ability range which includes those aiming for university and those with special educational needs. All pupils are of equal value and every child should achieve the highest possible standards. The highest standards of discipline are demanded. A uniform is worn and insisted on. The governors seek to appoint teachers who share such high standards and who are willing to support whole school policies in order to reinforce levels of conduct, behaviour and good manners. Extra curricular activities form an important part of children’s experience whilst at school and we particularly welcome applications from teachers who will provide additional opportunities for pupils outside normal lessons, either in their own subject or other areas.
In recent years pupils have represented their town, county and in some cases England and Great Britain in a variety of sports. The Music Department has an excellent choir which regularly performs at public events. A large number of staff are involved in school clubs at lunchtime and after school.
We work closely with other schools and have a collaborative model to offer students in order to offer students enhanced opportunities. With effect from 1st September 2003 all appointments have been subject to the understanding that staff may be requested to work collaboratively.
Where a post is reserved for practising Catholics (e.g. Headteacher, Head of Religious Education) this will be clearly stated in the Job Description or Person Specification. A very strong contribution is made to the school by teachers who, though not themselves Catholics, are completely in sympathy with the aims and practices of Catholic education.
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