Teacher of Religious Education - Fixed term contract - 2 terms

Teacher of Religious Education

All Hallows Catholic College, Voluntary Academy

All Hallows Catholic College are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic and committed individual to teach Religious Education within a highly successful department in an Outstanding 11-18 Catholic Academy, whilst also contributing to the Catholic life and ethos of the College.

It’s about us and it’s about you…

All Hallows has built sustainable school improvement with a passionate focus on teaching and learning together with highly effective leadership and a high value placed on the young people’s personal development and spiritual well-being. These are the ingredients for the successive outstanding Ofsted judgements in 2011 and 2014 that recognise the superb achievements of our students. 

As a National Teaching School and SSAT National TEEP Champion School, we offer excellent professional development opportunities for all our staff in structured programmes of high value. As a Lead Practitioner Accreditation Centre we actively encourage professional reflection and research so that our teachers constantly deepen their knowledge and fine-tune their practice. Leadership development is actively encouraged through NAML, NPQML and NPQSL programmes, which are delivered on site by our own accredited trainers.

Working at All Hallows Catholic College and within our Multi Academy Trust is an opportunity to join a progressive teacher-learning community, inspired by Christian values, which focuses on the art, craft and science of teaching, as a noble vocation, in a place where students enjoy learning.

Post Purpose:  Under the reasonable direction of the Principal, carry out the professional duties of a school teacher as set out in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD).

• To ensure an outstanding Catholic educational experience which is engaging and fulfilling for all students 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Main scale TEACHER 

All teachers will endeavour to implement the College Mission Statement, promoting and supporting the ethos of the College as a learning and caring community committed to following Christ’s teaching. Each teacher shall carry out the professional duties of a schoolteacher as circumstances may require under the reasonable direction of the Principal. 

The following duties shall be deemed to be included in the professional duties which a main scale teacher may be required to perform: 

1. Teaching: 

a. Planning and preparing courses and lessons; advising and co-operating with the Subject Leader in the preparation and development of materials for effective teaching including the fullest possible use of new and emerging technologies. 

b. Teaching, according to their educational needs, the pupils assigned to him/her including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupil in college and elsewhere. 

c. Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils: In each case having regard to the curriculum for the college and the needs of individual learners. 

2. Other Activities: 

a. promoting the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and of any class or group of pupils assigned to him/her, including undertaking all the duties associated with being a Form Tutor. 

b. providing appropriate guidance and advice to pupils on education and social matters and on their further education and future 

c. participating in departmental and other meetings within directed time. 

3. Performance management and professional development: 

a. Participating in arrangements made in accordance with the College performance management policy. 

b. Participating in arrangements for his/her further training and professional development as a teacher. 

4. Discipline, health and safety 

Securing and maintaining good order and discipline among the pupils, in line with departmental and college policies, and safeguarding their health and safety both when they are authorised to be on the college premises and when they are engaged in authorised college activities elsewhere. 

5. Cover 

Supervising and teaching any pupils whose teacher is not available to teach them in line with the agreement procedures. 

6. Public Examinations 

Participating in arrangements for preparing pupils for public examinations and in assessing pupils for the purposes of such examinations, recording and reporting such assessments. 

7. Leadership 

Taking such part as may be required of him/her in the review, development and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the college; thus ensuring the fullest possible engagement in distributed leadership within the college. 

8. Administration 

Participating in administrative and organisational tasks relating to college duties as are described above, including the management or supervision of persons providing support for the teachers in the college and the ordering and allocation of equipment and materials. 

Person Specification 

Qualifications Essential 

* A qualification in teaching RE at secondary level 

* A degree or equivalent in the specialist subject or a related area 

Experience Essential 

* Work with the Curriculum Directory for Religious Education 

Philosophy Essential 

* Committed and practising Catholic 

* Belief in the importance of the subject 

* Committed to upholding the values of a Catholic School 

* Committed to equal opportunities for all 

* Committed to teamwork 

* Enthusiasm for the subject 

Knowledge Essential 

* An understanding of the Curriculum Directory 

* An understanding of a variety of teaching strategies and assessment 

* An understanding of the liturgical life of the Roman Catholic Church 

* Ability to use ICT 

Skills Essential 

* Ability to work co-operatively as a team member and to work independently if necessary 

* Ability to empathise with students of differing abilities 

* Ability to prepare original materials/lessons and share good practice 

* Competent in organisational/administrative tasks 

* Ability to prepare appropriate liturgies 

Other Essential 

* Excellent attendance and punctuality records 

* Enhanced DBS Disclosure 

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post requires an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).