Second in Department for Religious Education

Saint Michael's Catholic High School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0SS

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2024

• Closing date

  10 May 2024 at 1pm

• Date listed

  17 April 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Religious Education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS + TLR2B

Second in Department for Religious Education job summary

St. Michael's is a happy, friendly and highly successful Catholic Secondary School serving the community of South West Hertfordshire and is part of The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust (DOWAT) one of the most successful Multi Academy Trusts in the country.

We are seeking to appoint a talented and ambitious Second in Department for Religious Education who can motivate and challenge students. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher looking to become a Head of Department within 2 years.

Applications are welcome from experienced teachers and ECT’s with the ability to teach Religious Education at KS3, KS4 and KS5. Candidates should be particularly passionate about working with young people and should be determined to make a positive difference to their lives providing the highest possible standards of teaching and learning for all students in the teaching of Religious Education.

St. Michael's is currently enjoying great success and is able to offer a range of extensive professional opportunities for individual development as well as advancing programmes for staff well-being.

For more information about St. Michael's Catholic High School please visit our website: www.stmichaelscatholichighschool.co.uk or to request a visit to the school please contact Miss Viki Baker on: 01923 673760 or email: baker.v@stmichaelscatholichighschool.co.uk

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date so early applications are encouraged.

References will be requested prior to interview.

The school is committed to the safeguarding and welfare and protection of children and young people and expects all of its employees to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the ‘Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974’ and the successful applicant will be subject to pre-appointment Safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

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.

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About Saint Michael's Catholic High School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1127 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Saint Michael's Catholic High School website (opens in new tab)
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