Teacher of Religious Studies
King Edward VI School Lichfield
Lichfield, Staffordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR – UPR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- Required January 2019
- Apply by:
- 27 November 2018
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Religious Studies Teacher to join a high-performing collaborative department. 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 and 13.
We are looking for a teacher with excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents. You will ideally be able to teach up to A-level; teaching up to GCSE level is essential.
This appointment is temporary to cover a maternity leave. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will join the department until July 2019.
King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2017 with recognition of outstanding practice and a highly positive ethos. 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 www.keslichfield.org.uk or email: office@kingedwardvi-lichfield.staffs.sch.uk or telephone us on 01543 255714.
Closing date: Noon on Tuesday, 27th November 2018.
Interview date: Friday, 7th December 2018.
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 is an 11-18 school serving the community of Lichfield and surrounding rural areas. We want everyone in school to develop to their full potential; it is our job to ensure that students leave us as confident, life-long learners who have a strong sense of responsibility for themselves and for others. We are a learning community with a positive, supportive and friendly environment where we take the time to get to know our students so we can support their learning and their personal development. We seek to develop a strong partnership between students, parents and the school to enable this to take place.
Our overriding aim is to provide the highest quality education for all students. We believe that every individual has potential: our commitment is to help each young person to make the most of their abilities. The majority of our students seek to continue their education with us in our Sixth Form until they are 18 and our results are consistently amongst the best in Staffordshire. Our aim is to ensure that students leave us with the knowledge, skills, confidence and love of learning that is needed to successfully complete their education and throughout their life.
‘It was noted that there is a school culture which is underpinned by high expectations and a climate of mutual respect. As a result, pupils are keen to learn and work hard’. Ofsted October 2017
Learning reaches far beyond the classroom; we seek to provide an all-round education. Extra-curricular activities are offered in a wide range of areas and staff are encouraged to share their own areas of interest with the students. There is also an extensive range of educational visits and events both locally and further afield. Our students are able to explore their potential and develop new skills; we encourage all students and staff to get involved with the wider life of the school and its community.
The school’s strongest assets are its staff and students. If you are considering joining us then please consider coming for an informal visit and see for yourself.
We are committed to professional development and encourage a collaborative approach to school improvement.
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