Teacher of English
Notre Dame High School
Greenock
- Expired
- Salary:
- £26,235 - £34,887
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 28 September 2014
Job overview
Job Description
(1.0FTE) (temp)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Until 26th June 2015 or when substantive postholder returns from maternity leave
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Guidance for teachers seeking Approval to teach in a Catholic school if applicable.
The successful candidate will require to be approved by the Roman Catholic Church, in line with Section 21 (A) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980. Forms from the Scottish Catholic Education Service at: http://www.sces.uk.com/approval.html
Previously all applicants applying for a post asked their HT to provide a Headteacher Report. We will be running a trial till the end of September 2014 and will only be asking candidates selected for interview to obtain a HT report.
Closing Date: 28th September 2014
About Notre Dame High School
- Notre Dame High School
- Dunlop Street, Greenock
- Renfrewshire
- PA16 9BJ
- United Kingdom
Located in Inverclyde, Scotland, Notre Dame High School is a co-educational secondary school. Founded in the Catholic tradition, Notre Dame has seen extensive redevelopment and modernisation since its establishment in 1972, and in 2011 moved onto a brand-new purpose-built site. Due to this, the school can boast of a wide range of modern teaching and recreational facilities. The school has around 850 pupils aged 11-18, making it average-sized compared to other secondary schools, with an economically diverse catchment area reflected in the school’s student intake.
Headteacher
Mrs C Couttie
Values and Vision
As a Catholic school, Notre Dame High School works hard to foster a sense of community among its pupils, encouraging them to work together for the common good in true Catholic tradition. The school curriculum is intended to be well-balanced and of a high standard, with pupils having an eclectic mix of subjects to choose from. The school also highly values the emotional and spiritual development of its pupils, working closely with parents and figures in the local faith community in order to ensure their safe and successful transition into adulthood and working life.
Education Scotland Inspection
“The school provides a curriculum that offers young people opportunities to achieve, as well as for personal and spiritual growth. Religious observance is an integral part of the daily life of the school. The school’s current curriculum is an interim one and will be modified further next year. Young people at S1 and S2 are receiving a broad general education.”
The full report into Notre Dame High School can be found here.
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