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Head of Sociology
Cardinal Newman Catholic School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 2FRThis job expired on 18 December 2023
Start date details
Easter 2024/September 2024
Closing date
18 December 2023 at 9am
Date listed
8 December 2023
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, Key stage 5
Subject
- Sociology
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- TMS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2B £5,351
What skills and experience we're looking for
Required for: Easter 2024/September 2024
The governors of this popular, over-subscribed school are delighted to advertise this exciting opportunity. We are looking for a passionate Sociology specialist to establish a Sociology Department at Cardinal Newman Catholic School.
The successful candidate will build on our successful KS5 programme and look to implement GCSE studies from September 2024. The ideal candidate will also be able to deliver RE lessons.
The successful candidate will join the school at an exciting time as we prepare for the development of a brand new school opening in January 2026. You will be joining the school as we celebrate a progress score of +0.51 (2023) and will join a staff body who support the school motto “We are all made for greatness.”
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.”
The ideal candidate will:
- 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 supportive introduction into senior leadership responsibilities.
- A well-motivated body of students.
- A friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff.
- Support CPD programmes.
- 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.
Cardinal Newman is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in 37 acre grounds in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry. This is a fantastic opportunity to help lead the school and make a significant contribution to the future success of the school. 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.
Further details about the post and an application pack are available from the school website. The school welcomes visits from applicants or if you would like to speak to the Headteacher, please contact Suzanne Harris, Headteacher’s PA suzanne.harris@cncs.school to arrange.
Completed application forms should be sent to Suzanne Harris, Headteacher’s PA. Email suzanne.harris@cncs.school
Closing date for applications: Monday 18 December 2023 at 9.00am
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy should we receive an overwhelming number of applications before the closing date.
As part of our strong commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 (KCSIE), online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
Sandpits Lane, Coventry, CV6 2FR Tel: 024 76332382 Fax: 024 76335626
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Cardinal Newman Catholic School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1481 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cardinal Newman Catholic School website
- 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.”
Arranging a visit to Cardinal Newman Catholic School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email suzanne.harris@cncs.school.
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