Job Details
Contract term: Permanent
Job start April 2024 (or as soon as possible in the Spring term)
We seek to appoint an outstanding and experienced teacher who will relish leading the Computing department. As Curriculum Leader of IT and Computing, you will lead, develop and manage the effective delivery of an outstanding curriculum which enables students to develop their creative, practical and technical skills and achieve the highest level of student progress and attainment. You will lead to ensure high attainment of the Computing department.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
•A passion for teaching Computing with a confident and creative approach getting the best out of students
•Experience of raising attainment in a challenging classroom environment
•Experience of leading a team and/or developing others
•Experience of having designed, implemented and evaluated effective, imaginative and stimulating Schemes of Work
•Experience of improving the quality of teaching and learning through the development of schemes of work and high quality resources
•Experience of leading successful enrichment which inspire and motivate learners
•Experience of interpreting complex student data to drive lesson planning and student progress
•Excellent understanding of both subject and general teaching pedagogy
•Effective and systematic behaviour management
•Knowledge of the national secondary education system, examinations and curriculum
Personal Characteristics
•Genuine passion for and a belief in the potential of every student
•Deep commitment to St Cuthbert’s vision and mission of providing an excellent education to every student, regardless of background
•Excellent interpersonal, planning and organisational skills
•Resilient, motivated and committed to achieving excellence
•Reflective and proactive in seeking feedback to constantly improve practice
•Commitment to regular and on-going professional development and training to establish outstanding classroom practice
•Commitment to and understanding of professionalism in line with the National Teaching Standards
Other
•Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all students
•Willingness to undertake training
•This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check
What we can offer:
•A shared vision and ambition to deliver excellence for our young people
•An opportunity to share in shaping the school’s improvement journey
•Happy children who aspire to do their best
•Motivated and dedicated staff
•Commitment to Continued Professional Development
This school is committed to delivering an outstanding education, with all students making rapid and sustained progress during their time at school. The SLT see the role of a school not just in terms of academic achievement, but preparing the young people of St Cuthbert’s for life in the modern world, empowered by our dedicated staff to become caring citizens and resilient learners who achieve excellence. St Cuthbert’s is a voluntary-aided, 11-16, co-educational comprehensive Catholic high school in the St. Helens Authority in the north west of England. There are 918 students on roll of whom 45% are baptised Catholic, with 33% from other Christian denominations, and 22% from other faith or religious traditions.
We are a school with an outstanding Catholic Christian ethos. We are a school with students who flourish because of the attentiveness to their needs and the pervading sense of justice instilled by staff. We are a school with students who are confident to take full responsibility for themselves and their actions and are quick to praise and celebrate the achievements of others. We are a school that works together as a Christian family to live the message of the Good News of Jesus Christ to love God and our neighbour. For the sixth year in a row, we are an oversubscribed school for 2023-24.
We are St Cuthbert's
St Cuthbert’s is a Catholic community, which guides each of its students to develop their own unique gifts and talents, whatever they may be. By providing a broad range of learning experiences and a supportive and nurturing environment, our students enter the world as confident, rounded individuals, with high expectations of themselves and the self-belief, skills and attributes to achieve their true potential. Everyone in school is here for a purpose, to learn each day, and to widen their knowledge, experience and imaginative understanding.
At both Key Stage 3 and 4, the broad learning opportunities within the curriculum enable students to enjoy, achieve and grow in their learning. Students follow a curriculum that is appropriate to their needs, provides challenge and enables them to achieve.
There is a positive atmosphere for learning in lessons at St Cuthbert’s, as teachers and curriculum leaders are constantly finding innovative and engaging learning experiences for students.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 10th January 2024 at 9:00am
Interview date: During week of 15th January 2024
This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Interested candidates can contact the Headteacher should they wish to discuss the position further, whilst visits to the school can also be arranged.
Job start April 2024 (or as soon as possible in the Spring term)
We seek to appoint an outstanding and experienced teacher who will relish leading the Computing department. As Curriculum Leader of IT and Computing, you will lead, develop and manage the effective delivery of an outstanding curriculum which enables students to develop their creative, practical and technical skills and achieve the highest level of student progress and attainment. You will lead to ensure high attainment of the Computing department.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
•A passion for teaching Computing with a confident and creative approach getting the best out of students
•Experience of raising attainment in a challenging classroom environment
•Experience of leading a team and/or developing others
•Experience of having designed, implemented and evaluated effective, imaginative and stimulating Schemes of Work
•Experience of improving the quality of teaching and learning through the development of schemes of work and high quality resources
•Experience of leading successful enrichment which inspire and motivate learners
•Experience of interpreting complex student data to drive lesson planning and student progress
•Excellent understanding of both subject and general teaching pedagogy
•Effective and systematic behaviour management
•Knowledge of the national secondary education system, examinations and curriculum
Personal Characteristics
•Genuine passion for and a belief in the potential of every student
•Deep commitment to St Cuthbert’s vision and mission of providing an excellent education to every student, regardless of background
•Excellent interpersonal, planning and organisational skills
•Resilient, motivated and committed to achieving excellence
•Reflective and proactive in seeking feedback to constantly improve practice
•Commitment to regular and on-going professional development and training to establish outstanding classroom practice
•Commitment to and understanding of professionalism in line with the National Teaching Standards
Other
•Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all students
•Willingness to undertake training
•This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check
What we can offer:
•A shared vision and ambition to deliver excellence for our young people
•An opportunity to share in shaping the school’s improvement journey
•Happy children who aspire to do their best
•Motivated and dedicated staff
•Commitment to Continued Professional Development
This school is committed to delivering an outstanding education, with all students making rapid and sustained progress during their time at school. The SLT see the role of a school not just in terms of academic achievement, but preparing the young people of St Cuthbert’s for life in the modern world, empowered by our dedicated staff to become caring citizens and resilient learners who achieve excellence. St Cuthbert’s is a voluntary-aided, 11-16, co-educational comprehensive Catholic high school in the St. Helens Authority in the north west of England. There are 918 students on roll of whom 45% are baptised Catholic, with 33% from other Christian denominations, and 22% from other faith or religious traditions.
We are a school with an outstanding Catholic Christian ethos. We are a school with students who flourish because of the attentiveness to their needs and the pervading sense of justice instilled by staff. We are a school with students who are confident to take full responsibility for themselves and their actions and are quick to praise and celebrate the achievements of others. We are a school that works together as a Christian family to live the message of the Good News of Jesus Christ to love God and our neighbour. For the sixth year in a row, we are an oversubscribed school for 2023-24.
We are St Cuthbert's
St Cuthbert’s is a Catholic community, which guides each of its students to develop their own unique gifts and talents, whatever they may be. By providing a broad range of learning experiences and a supportive and nurturing environment, our students enter the world as confident, rounded individuals, with high expectations of themselves and the self-belief, skills and attributes to achieve their true potential. Everyone in school is here for a purpose, to learn each day, and to widen their knowledge, experience and imaginative understanding.
At both Key Stage 3 and 4, the broad learning opportunities within the curriculum enable students to enjoy, achieve and grow in their learning. Students follow a curriculum that is appropriate to their needs, provides challenge and enables them to achieve.
There is a positive atmosphere for learning in lessons at St Cuthbert’s, as teachers and curriculum leaders are constantly finding innovative and engaging learning experiences for students.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 10th January 2024 at 9:00am
Interview date: During week of 15th January 2024
This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Interested candidates can contact the Headteacher should they wish to discuss the position further, whilst visits to the school can also be arranged.
