Teacher of Religious Education
Notre Dame Catholic Academy
Liverpool
- £31,650 - £49,084 per year
- New
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- MPS 1 - UPS 3
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 6 January 2025
Job overview
Founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame in 1869, Notre Dame is a well-established coeducational Catholic Academy and a member of St Joseph’s Multi Academy Trust.
We are a Catholic school, and the teachings of our Patron, St Julie Billiart, underpins all that we do. However, we welcome students and staff from many cultures, and take positive steps to support pupils and staff with disabilities.
Notre Dame Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a Disclosing and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.
About the Role
- To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and ambitious curriculum for students.
- To support the planning and resourcing of a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
- To meet the educational needs of all students regardless of ability or SEND through quality first teaching, planning, modelling and scaffolding.
- To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor.
- To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
- To contribute to raising standards of student attainment.
- To support the Academy’s Catholic ethos and share its commitment to provide and monitor opportunities for personal, spiritual and academic growth. Full role details can be found in the job pack.
Personal Qualities
We would like to invite applications for the post of Teacher of Religious Education. The post is open to both experienced teachers and NQTs, who are qualified to teach RE up to at least GCSE level. We welcome applications from teachers whose passion for RE inspires children to learn and achieve. You will insist on the highest quality of learning and be committed to your own professional development. You will be joining an innovative RE department. We are a supportive team and are highly ambitious for all our students.
Attached documents
About Notre Dame Catholic Academy
- Notre Dame Catholic Academy
- 180 Great Homer Street, Liverpool
- Merseyside
- L5 5AF
- United Kingdom
Here at Notre Dame Catholic College, our motto is "Do Small Things With Great Love"
Established in 1869 and founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Until 2012, the school was an all-girls school and became fully co-educational in 2016.
Now a mixed, non-selective, Catholic secondary school with sixth form, serving students from the age of 11-18. The secondary school, situated in Liverpool and has approximately 890 students on record.
Built in 2013, our school boasts amazing state of the art facilities, and visitors are always impressed when they see the modern and bright layout of our open plan building. Amongst other things we have:
- First class Dance and Drama Studio
- State of the Art Science Labs
- Engaging Art facilities
- An on-site Catholic Chapel
- Use of Everton Park Sports Centre
Being just 2 miles from the City Centre, we also benefit from our amazing location. With great transport links we are easily accessed from all surrounding area including Cheshire, Wirral, North Wales, Lancashire and Halton.
The former capital of culture, Liverpool is a growing and vibrant city with strong musical and footballing heritage. There are many places to visit, and things to do in the city and we are also just 5 miles from the coast and the stunning beaches of Crosby and Formby.
There are some challenging socio-economic factors in parts of Liverpool, which are reflected in the school's intake. For example, the proportion of students eligible for free school meals is much higher than average. There are more students with special educational needs than the national average. The school is nonetheless a true comprehensive, with a wide ability range reflecting a social mix, and it has many very bright, enthusiastic and passionate youngsters. We are also at the centre of our community. This is a school where you can make a real difference.
In 2019, the secondary school was identified as requires improvement by Ofsted. However our summer results have demonstrated significant progress, providing a solid platform for maintaining our momentum towards improving outcomes for our pupils.
Values and vision
The secondary school wants to challenge students to be the best version of themselves in everything they do – academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. It wants students to develop the qualities of optimism, confidence and imagination, along with the ability to think for themselves. Citizenship is at the heart of the school, and it guides students to contribute positively to the local, national and international community. Notre Dame Catholic College’s vision is to be a welcoming environment where everyone is treated equally and it nurtures students to become reflective and creative thinkers. The Liverpool school encourages students to get involved with fundraising and supports a number of charities. Students can participate in the school’s wide range of enrichment activities to further their interests and learn new skills.
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.