Teacher of Religious Studies
King Edward VI School Lichfield
Lichfield, Staffordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR-UPR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 17 May 2018
Job overview
King Edward VI School Lichfield is seeking a dynamic, well-qualified teacher with a high level of subject knowledge and a real passion for their subject. We expect the successful candidate to work as part of a strong team and be willing to participate in all aspects of school life. The post is suitable for a current classroom teacher or for a Newly Qualified Teacher.
Religious Studies is highly successful at our school from Key Stage 3 through to our thriving Sixth Form. All students take a full GCSE course in Religious Studies and we have two A-level groups in both Years 12 & 13. The school is likely to expand over the coming years so this is an opportunity to join us as part of a growing curriculum area, but in the coming year we are looking for a candidate who is also willing and able to teach Drama at Key Stage 3.
We are looking for a teacher with infectious enthusiasm and excellent communication skills with an ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents. The appointed teacher will be expected to teach across the age and ability range over time, including GCSE and A-level courses.
King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2017. The school is well regarded within the community and has a reputation for high-quality teaching. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.
For further information and all the documents you will need to make an application, please visit our website at: http://www.keslichfield.org.uk/?page_id=339 or email: office@kingedwardvi-lichfield.staffs.sch.uk or telephone us on 01543 255714.
Closing date: Friday 18 May 2018 at 12 noon
Interviews: As soon as possible after the closing date
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (Formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.
Attached documents
About King Edward VI School Lichfield
- King Edward VI School Lichfield
- Upper St John Street, Lichfield
- Staffordshire
- WS14 9EE
- United Kingdom
King Edward VI School, Lichfield is a high-performing, inclusive 11-18 community school. Our vision is built around Wellbeing, Collaboration and Aspiration. These three strands carry through all aspects of life at our school.
- Wellbeing - We value the personal and professional wellbeing of all members of our school community
- Collaboration - We work together to achieve our shared ambitions
- Aspiration - We challenge ourselves to reach our full potential in all aspects of school life
King Edward VI students and staff are valued as individuals within our large and thriving school. We believe that supportive relationships and positive behaviour should be actively fostered through a whole-school approach. We value the views and ideas of all members of our school community and seek to develop a strong partnership between students, parents and the school.
Behaviour in class and around the school is very strong. Pupils feel that staff work hard to help them to do their best. Most pupils enjoy their time at school. (Ofsted, October 2022)
We have experienced subject specialists and highly skilled support staff who work hard to bring out the best in our students. Our success is built on strong collaboration, allowing us to provide high quality support and challenge. We are proud of the school's achievements and its long history in Lichfield. The school is well-resourced and has benefited from the significant investment in recent years, providing excellent facilities on a green and spacious campus.
Students access a broad and dynamic curriculum in an environment that provides exceptional academic and pastoral support. In return we expect a commitment to high standards of effort and behaviour. We encourage all students to strive to reach their potential in its widest possible sense, our staff are fully committed to providing the enrichment and wider extra-curricular opportunities that make our school such a vibrant community.
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