Curriculum Leader of RE
St Edmund's Catholic Academy, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 9DUThis job expired on 10 February 2023
Earliest start date
17 April 2023
Latest start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
10 February 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 January 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
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- 32.4 hours
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to U3 (*Associate Assistant Principal position for the right candidate)
Additional allowances
10,713
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will have a real passion for their subject and a desire to work collaboratively within a very well established team to ensure RE is outstanding at St Edmund’s. They will:
be an excellent teacher of RE at KS3, 4 & 5.
have excellent communication and behaviour management skills
be actively supportive of the Catholic values and beliefs of St Edmund’s and to make a positive contribution to the wider life of the school.
work closely with the PICCL to ensure all students actively engage in prayer and liturgy at St Edmund’s
As a practising Catholic, the successful candidate will have leadership experience across RE (GCSE & A level). Accreditation of AST/NPQML status or similar would be an advantage together with strong organisational and highly effective planning skills. It is desirable for the successful candidate to have examiner experience, knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Schools inspection process.
What the school offers its staff
Our extremely popular school is situated in leafy Compton Park, adjacent to the Wolves Academy training grounds, with its wonderful open fields and sports facilities.
Excellent behaviour and student progress for all are underpinned by our CARE values (Calm - Aspirational - Respectful - Engaged) upheld by all who work or study at St Edmund’s.
Our community is wonderfully diverse, engaging and energetic. “A good school with an excellent sixth form” (Ofsted Nov 2019) we are at the forefront of both in-class and remote e-learning with a mission to ensure our students are all productive, active citizens who will go on to do good in the world and make a difference. Our mission of “Love - Service - Forgiveness” underpins both formal teaching and the personal and spiritual development of our students.
A comprehensive programme of induction and departmental support will be provided. The wellbeing and professional development of all staff at St Edmund’s is our priority.
We can offer:
Supportive directors and Local Academy Committee members.
Opportunities for collaborative work in partnership with other Senior Leaders across the SFSC Catholic MAC, the wider community and with our strategic partners and agencies.
Students/Pupils who are enthusiastic, confident, happy and well-behaved.
Dedicated and committed staff, eager to build on our high standards.
A strong faith community
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About St Edmund's Catholic Academy
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1142 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- St Edmund's Catholic Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@sfscmac.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01902 558709
Arranging a visit to St Edmund's Catholic Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@sfscmac.co.uk.
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