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Head of Religious Education
Cardinal Newman Catholic School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 2FRThis job expired on 5 October 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
January 2024
Closing date
5 October 2023 at 9am
Date listed
25 September 2023
Job details
Visa sponsorship
- Yes, visa sponsorship available
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs - Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- TMS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLC 1C £12,724
What skills and experience we're looking for
Required: January 2024
The Governors are seeking to appoint a practising Catholic who is a dynamic and inspirational Head of RE who will lead an ‘outstanding’ RE Department (Section 48 inspection March 2022).
We welcome applications from candidates currently in similar roles or aspiring middle leaders. The successful candidates will benefit from the support and line management of an Assistant Headteacher with previous RE Department leadership and a successful track record.
This is an exciting time for Cardinal Newman as we prepare for the development of a brand new school opening in January 2026.
The school has an excellent reputation, built on strong and longstanding relationships with the local community and beyond. We are a Beacon Peace School and achieved outstanding in all categories in the Section 48 Inspection report. Comments include:
“Pupils know whom to go to if there is a problem, and they value the strong community spirit. They speak of solid relationships with their tutors and the extended community to which they belong, contributing to excellent behaviour.”
The successful candidate will:
- Be a practicing Catholic and a confidence witness to the faith and formation of others.
- with Have a passion for their subject.
- Have excellent relationships with students and a belief that everyone can succeed.
- Be a great team player and work with other key colleagues to support the development of teaching and learning within the department.
- Be able to teach all key stages.
- Be a skilful and committed practitioner, able to inspire pupils, manage a busy workload, be well organised, prepared to go the extra mile and love teaching.
What the school offers its staff
Cardinal Newman School can offer:
- A well-motivated body of students.
- A friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff.
- CPD programmes to support and develop teachers particularly for ECTs.
- A vibrant programme of extra-curricular activities, which broaden the experience of our students.
- A caring ethos with strong international links and a commitment to actively supporting global charity and fundraising projects.
Please refer to the person specification for eligibility for this post. Application packs are available via the school website www.cncs.school
Completed application forms should be sent to Suzanne Harris, Headteacher’s PA suzanne.harris@cncs.school
Closing date for applications: 9.00am on Thursday 5 October 2023
Interview date: 10th October 2023
Sandpits Lane, Coventry, CV6 2FR Tel: 024 76332382
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will need to undertake a DBS Enhanced Disclosure.
Commitment to safeguarding
About Cardinal Newman Catholic School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1424 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- suzanne.harris@cncs.school
Cardinal Newman is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in 37 acre grounds in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry. We are located within easy access of all areas of Coventry and commutable from surrounding areas such as Birmingham, Solihull, Leamington Spa and Sutton Coldfield. The school has an excellent reputation, built on strong and longstanding relationships with the local community and beyond. In our recent Section 48 inspection (March 2022) the school was recognised as outstanding: “Pupils know whom to go to if there is a problem, and they value the strong community spirit. They speak of solid relationships with their tutors and the extended community to which they belong, contributing to excellent behaviour.”
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