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Teacher of English with Key Stage 3 Coordinator

Teacher of English with Key Stage 3 Coordinator

Holy Trinity Catholic School

Birmingham

Salary:
TLR2A
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1st September 2015
Apply by:
15 April 2015

Job overview

A Founder Member of Birmingham Catholic Partnership

Holy Trinity Catholic School is an oversubscribed, mixed, fully inclusive, successful 11-16 school.

Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and outstanding classroom practitioner to co-ordinate English at Key Stage 3. You will demonstrate a passion for the subject and have a clear vision for outstanding provision in English.

The role will include teaching across the full age and ability range in this mixed 11-16 school, providing leadership and management of staff, developing enrichment opportunities for students and demonstrating the ability and commitment to securing high standards of student achievement.

The successful candidate will:

  • enjoy the benefits of working with a thriving and successful English team
  • be working at a school that values and delivers excellent professional development
  • be an outstanding teacher, well-qualified to teach English at Key Stage 3 and 4
  • be capable of inspiring students through their passion for the subject and have the opportunity to raise standards and shape outcomes for all students
  • be an excellent team player and a firm believer in the potential of all students.

Holy Trinity Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to two supportive references and an enhanced DBS check being received.

Informal visits to the school are welcome.

For further details and application form please visit our website www.holytrc.bham.sch.uk or contact Mrs J Manders (PA to the Headteacher) jmanders@holytrc.bham.sch.uk 0121 772 0184

Closing Date: 15 April
Interviews:  24 April

Holy Trinity Catholic School
Oakley Road
Small Heath
Birmingham B10 0AX

Tel: 0121 772 0184

Enquiry@holytrc.bham.sch.uk
www.holytrc.bham.sch.uk

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History

Holy Trinity Catholic School is a mixed Secondary School located in the Small Heath area of Birmingham. The school is named after the Trinity, the Christian doctrine that defines God as the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Holy Trinity is a Voluntary Aided School administered by Birmingham City Council and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham. Despite falling numbers of Catholic pupils, the Catholic ethos and culture in the school is a significant strength and staff make a positive contribution in maintaining this. A significant number of pupils (70%) are Muslim. Holy Trinity Catholic School also welcomes pupils from Hindu and Sikh communities. There are also a number of pupils (1.8%) who are affiliated to no religion.   S48 inspection in March 2015 evaluated Holy Trinity as a ‘beacon school’ for the way it celebrates the faiths and traditions of all in a diverse school population.     Holy Trinity currently has 624 pupils on roll. There is a full intake of 126 in new Year 7 cohort. There are 55.% boys and 45% girls.  Of the numbers currently on roll, 319 (51%) pupils are eligible for Pupil Premium funding. 16% of pupils are recognised as having Special Educational needs. There are 4 pupils with EHC plans. The number of pupils recognised as having EAL needs is on an upward trend. Currently there are 48% of pupils  who are EAL pupils.      Holy Trinity Catholic School was rated as ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in December 2017. Significant change and improvement has happened following the school being placed in Special Measures November 2014. Governance and Leadership and Management have improved considerably. A clear vision has been established by Governance and Leadership and Management which has captured the hearts and minds of staff. Staff morale is high as a result of clear direction and protocol. Significant areas of school improved during academic year 2015 / 2016 and progress has accelerated further since September 2016. Pupil progress is now at the centre of all that is done in school with most recent GCSE performance showing a marked improvement. School culture has shifted to reflect a constant need to evolve and to improve. Pupils feel happy and safe in school. Behaviour is at least ‘Good’ in Holy Trinity with fixed-term exclusions rare and significantly below national averages. Parents have remained loyal to the school through difficult times and are incredibly supportive of recent changes and improvements. The school has the capacity and the commitment to make rapid and sustained improvements in the coming years.

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