Teacher of Religious Education
Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2BAThis job expired on 5 April 2024
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
5 April 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 March 2024
Job details
Job role
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Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- PSHE, Religious education
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS – UPS dependent on experience
Additional allowances
R&R allowance for suitable candidate
What skills and experience we're looking for
- A proven record of successful experience with secondary aged pupils either on recent teaching practice or in a previous post
- Ability to support colleagues and work in a collaborative fashion
- Ability to manage classroom behaviour positively
- The ability to engage, enthuse and motivate students
- Knowledge and understanding of the school’s role in providing effectively for the individual needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs
- An understanding of the broader secondary curriculum and the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum in the specialist subject
What the school offers its staff
Blue Coat is a successful and oversubscribed school in the heart of the city of Coventry. As a Christian school our intake draws from both the local area and across the city and surrounding areas. Consequently, we have a diverse intake and a culturally thriving school. The school was graded 'Outstanding' in its SIAMS inspection and 'Good' by Ofsted in May 2023 and continues to perform exceptionally well academically. In 2023 our Attainment 8 at GCSE was 52.3 and our Progress 8 score was +0.42 both of which are above national average. The vast majority of our students stay on into the sixth form and continue their studies.
We have a large and successful Post 16 provision with 350 pupils on average studying either A levels or Vocational Level 3 courses. We have excellent rates of progression to universities, apprenticeships and employment.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and appointments will be subject to rigorous safeguarding checks including enhanced DBS and references. The postholder must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted will be asked to complete a self-declaration to confirm any (non-protected) criminal disclosures or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
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About Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1724 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- Email address
- connor.gerrard@ietrust.org
Blue Coat Cof E School is a very successful and oversubscribed school in the heart of the city of Coventry with over 1500 pupils.
At Blue Coat Church of England School, our vision is “Living life in all its fullness”. We exist to equip our students to live life in all its fullness by providing excellent education which is distinctively Christian and inclusive of all. At the heart of this education are the values of Care, Hard Work, Respect, Integrity and Servanthood, working Together for the good of all individuals, the school and wider communities.
Arranging a visit to Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email connor.gerrard@ietrust.org.
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