17 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    To start January or September 2025 (depending on availability)

  • Closing date

    14 October 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    26 September 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Religious education

Working pattern

Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Depending on candidate availability

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS

Additional allowances

TLR1c

What skills and experience we're looking for

As Head of RE and Catholic Ethos you would lead a fully staffed department of Religious Studies specialists with a track record of strong outcomes for pupils. You will also lead a small Chaplaincy Team, and other colleagues to continue to develop the outstanding Catholic Ethos across a diverse school community.

As a practising Catholic, by personal example and with professional leadership, you will ensure the Catholic Ethos, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Catholic church, permeates all aspects of the life of the school.

What the school offers its staff

Please download the application form via our school website and return completed forms to Miss Pollock, Headteacher's PA by emailing to enquiry@sjw.bham.sch.uk.

Saint John Wall Catholic School, Oxhill Road, Handsworth, Birmingham B21 8HH

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About St John Wall Catholic School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
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School size
643 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Phone number
0121 554 1825

Saint John Wall Catholic School is an oversubscribed 11‐16 school with a diverse population, serving the community of North West Birmingham. Over 50% of our pupils qualify for additional Pupil Premium funding, and over 60% of our pupils speak English as an Additional Language.

The school's Progress 8 score is well above national. In June 2023, Ofsted judged the school Good with outstanding behaviour and attitudes and outstanding leadership and management. Ofsted reported that 'Pupils blossom in this unique and caring school. Everyone is welcome and staff and pupils care for and look out for each other. Classrooms are places
where teachers teach, and pupils learn.

Arranging a visit to St John Wall Catholic School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiry@sjw.bham.sch.uk.

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