Teacher of English - potential TLR for suitably experienced applicant
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4AEThis job expired on 10 April 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2023
Closing date
10 April 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 March 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.30 Hours per week.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS1-UPS3
Additional allowances
Potential TLR for suitably experienced applicant.
What skills and experience we're looking for
An opportunity has arisen for a teacher of English to join our very successful school from September 2023. The successful applicant will be able to teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4 with dedication and enthusiasm and there is the opportunity to teach KS5 for the right candidate. You will work well as part of a collaborative team and will be committed to sustaining improvements in the teaching and learning of English. You will be joining a cohesive, innovative, professional and highly effective team of specialists. The successful applicant will have every opportunity to progress due to the school’s highly developed and personalised approach to training and professional development.
Information giving more details about our school, the post and our English Department is provided in the information pack attached. Our School Prospectus can be accessed through our website: www.jhn.herts.sch.uk
What the school offers its staff
At The Saint John Henry Newman School we have unparalleled professional development, you will be able to progress in your career, whatever stage you are at. For instance, if you are currently training and looking for a school which nurtures ECTs, we can guarantee you a tailored programme of support which goes well above and beyond to make sure you thrive. • We offer bespoke professional development opportunities – Masters, NPQs, Educator Led Development Programme, exam board training, in school opportunities to develop teaching and leadership.
Further details about the role
We fully embrace the principles of equal opportunity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all sections of society and will consider flexible working.
The Saint John Henry Newman School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers, the DBS and a ‘prohibition from teaching’ check.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the position is subject to safeguarding checks that will include the receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Following the shortlisting stage, and prior to making a final decision, the School will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1603 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School website
- Email address
- emolim@jhn.herts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01438314643
The Saint John Henry Newman School is a popular 11-18 mixed Catholic comprehensive school in Stevenage, and is a member of the Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust. The school serves the Catholic community across north Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and as far south as Hatfield, with pupils from more than 25 different parishes. It has an excellent reputation; it is heavily oversubscribed and there are continuing interest lists for all year groups. The roll is currently approximately1600, including 400 in the Sixth Form. The school has benefitted from considerable investment in its buildings, including a new £3.5 million Sports and Performing block (The Pavilion) and a substantial new build programme to replace our main building and Art block.
Since its foundation in 1987, the school has developed a reputation for excellent educational standards combined with unique opportunities to prepare students for a rapidly changing world. This academic success has been acknowledged by the Department for Education, who have written to the school and acknowledged its excellent performance, commenting that The Saint John Henry Newman School is one of the top 90 schools in the country on one measure and in the top 100 schools in the country on another measure. In 2021/22 the students achieved:
89% GCSE English and Maths at 9-4
38% of all GCSE grades achieved were 9-7
68% A Level at A*, A and B:
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School sees the quality of interpersonal relationships as the most significant factor in the provision of an outstanding education. The School strives to create the most conducive learning environment which results in our students fulfilling their potential and going out to change the world. Exam results, important though they are for opening doors for pupils in the future, do not determine success and happiness. Therefore we have a strong enrichment and wellbeing programme that encompasses every pupils and student and a comprehensive career curriculum. We have been awarded with the Kitemark for emotional health and wellbeing for our work supporting students, their families and staff.
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School works towards being a living Christian community where every student is known and valued for their differences and strengths. Serving the Catholic community across over 25 different parishes, the secondary school has a wide catchment area. Teachers are dedicated to giving students a well-rounded education that prepares them for further education and the wider world at this important time in their life.
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