Teacher of English
Blessed William Howard Catholic School
Staffordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 7 May 2015
Job overview
“Love of God Love of people Love of learning Love of life”
Our mission statement clearly states our principles. We know that a school that lives these principles is one where children thrive, parents have confidence and staff are nurtured and developed; all develop a “love of life” in their time at our school.
The Governors are seeking to appoint, for September 2015, an enthusiastic, motivated and qualified teacher of English to join the ambitious team of professionals in our school. Therefore, we are looking for a candidate who will be an excellent classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire enthusiasm in students. The successful candidate will have high expectations in terms of standards and will be able to contribute effectively to the future of English and literacy in the school. They will be expected to teach across the age range 11 – 18.
Our school is an 11 – 18 Catholic High School with 772 on roll (118 in the Sixth Form). The Catholic ethos of the school is paramount, as is the liturgical life of the school and is strongly supported by all staff, our feeder primary schools and local parishes.
The success of the English department is crucial to the life opportunities of our young people. The successful candidate will have a passion for ensuring young people reach their potential, yet believes they can exceed these expectations; providing encouragement and guidance to achieve this.
English is a popular option at A-level with over 50 students studying in the Sixth Form - the department offers two courses; English Language & Literature and English Literature. The ability to teach at A-level will be a requirement of the candidate; the successful candidate will be given the opportunity to teach at this level.
All teaching staff are form tutors and this allows them to fully contribute to the Catholic life of the school in their work. Whilst applications from practising Catholics are highly desired we are open to applications from candidates who share our values and Christian principles – Blessed William Howard is a Catholic school embracing children of all faiths; not a school exclusively for children who are Catholic by faith.
Applications from newly qualified teachers or candidates that are more experienced are welcome.
You must submit a Catholic Education Service application form for this post. If you would like to apply, please contact Mrs S Marshall, Headteacher’s PA at the email address below or by telephone, for an application pack and application form, or simply download the details from the school’s website.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 7 May at 4.00 p.m.
Date of interview: Tuesday 12 May 2015
Attached documents
About Blessed William Howard Catholic School
- Blessed William Howard Catholic School
- Rowley Avenue, Stafford
- Staffordshire
- ST17 9AB
- United Kingdom
Our school is a successful 11-18 Catholic High School with 839 on roll (110 in the Sixth Form). Blessed William Howard Catholic High School has been providing secondary education in the heart of Stafford for over 50 years.
We serve the Catholic community in a wide geographical area in the Archdiocese of Birmingham, stretching up to the village of Brewood on the edge of Wolverhampton, 13 miles to the south and up to the town of Stone, 8 miles to the north. Our admissions policy enables parents who want a faith education for their child to join our community.
Through the teachings of the Catholic Church and our vibrant liturgical life we open paths of discovery, helping children to understand themselves, others and how they may live fulfilled lives, making a positive difference through who and how they are. Our school offers a haven where all are welcome to flourish as individuals academically, socially, morally and spiritually.
The school became part of Holy Trinity Catholic Multi Academy Company in March 2016.
Headteacher
Mr Phil Smith
Values and Vision
Blessed William Howard presents itself as a community growing in faith and love together. It raises its students based on Christ’s teaching of love and respect, providing an educational experience that is supportive as well as challenging to give students the best grounding for further education possible.
We aim to provide:
- Academic development – where everyone has something to offer and gifts and talents to explore are recognised.
- Pastoral care through the quality of our relationships.
- Moral development encouraged by a common set of expectations, beliefs and witness.
- A concern for values, especially respect and equality.
- A supportive atmosphere which is mindful of the underprivileged and the poor in spirit.
- Spiritual development in a community which prays together.
Ofsted (2012)
"The school promotes students' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development well"
"The school has a strong atmosphere of respect and courtesy. All staff and students have a positive approach to relationships and appreciate the need to get on with each other."
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