Teacher of GCSE Sociology and KS3 R.E
St Gregory's Catholic High School
Warrington
- £35,674 - £49,084 per year
- New
- Salary:
- M3 to UPS3 (£35,674 to £49,084) – possible TLR enhancement in addition dependent on experience.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 6th January 2025
- Apply by:
- 11 December 2024
Job overview
Start Date: 6th January 2025
Contract duration: Temporary contract until August 31st 2026 (20 months) in the first instance
Flexible hours and days: The successful candidate can work 3 days (0.6), 4 days (0.8) or 5 days (full time) but will be required to be in school on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. This flexibility provides candidates with an outstanding work / life balance where suitable, whilst working in one of the best schools in the North West.
Salary: M3 to UPS3 (£35,674 to £49,084) – possible TLR enhancement in addition dependent on experience.
St. Gregory’s Catholic High School seeks to appoint an ambitious applicant who is a strong teacher of GCSE Sociology. Some experience in teaching KS3 RE is desirable too.
In return you will get the outstanding opportunity to develop your career in a wonderful family community alongside supportive colleagues in a calm and purposeful environment where the pupils have a love for learning. You will have the unique opportunity to work full or part time to suit your own work life balance / personal domestic lifestyle commitments.
Behaviour and attendance is outstanding at St Gregory’s. Our most recent examination performance from summer 2024 produced another outstanding progress 8 score of +0.32. Our average P8 score is +0.25 over the past 3 years.
St Gregory’s is graded as an ‘Outstanding’ school in our Section 48 inspection and graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in our very recent July 2024 inspection. Please read our inspection reports by clicking on the links below:
Ofsted | St Gregory's Catholic High School
The successful applicant is required from 6th January 2025 to teach a KS4 (Y10) GCSE Sociology group of ambitious pupils. The GCSE Sociology time commitment is 3 hours per week with the remaining time teaching KS3 RE or another 2nd subject that you may be experienced in. This can be discussed at interview. The GCSE Sociology specification followed by St Gregory’s is AQA. The link is below:
AQA | Sociology | GCSE | GCSE Sociology
Your qualities will include being a positive communicator, dedication, commitment and resilience in the face of challenges whilst showing passion and an ambition for all children. Positive relationships are a key strength of our school.
The school welcome and encourage potential applicants to meet with the Headteacher to discuss the role or any other details including salary further.
We also encourage you to review our school website: www.stgregoryshigh.com
Closing Date: Wednesday 11th December 2024 at 9am
Notification of Interview: Wednesday 11th December 2024 (afternoon)
Interview: Monday 16th December 2024
Further details and application forms are available from www.stgregoryshigh.com
Please return a completed CES teaching application form to recruitment@stgregoryshigh.com
For general enquiries about this position, please email recruitment@stgregoryshigh.com
Only CES application forms will be accepted.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.
Online checks of shortlisted candidates may be obtained which forms part of our Safer Recruitment procedures and KCSIE Guidance.
About St Gregory's Catholic High School
- St Gregory's Catholic High School
- Cromwell Avenue, Westbrook, Warrington
- Cheshire
- WA5 1HG
- United Kingdom
St Gregory’s Catholic High School is a mixed Roman Catholic secondary school for pupils aged 11-16. It is located in Warrington, Cheshire, and has about 1200 pupils. It is a voluntary aided school.
Headteacher
Mr Ed McGlinchey
Values and vision
The mission statement of St Gregory’s reads: “This is our God, the servant King. He calls us now to follow him.” The school’s prayer is: “Inspire us to build a community based on love and respect. May we be empowered to challenge injustice every day. Help us to value and support each other to create a positive Learning environment where all may serve. Amen.”
The staff, parents, governors and students of St. Gregory’s Catholic High School aim to work in partnership to create a vibrant community in which all are valued. At the core of school life is a belief that there is no better inspiration than the example and teaching of Jesus Christ.
The school community seeks to set an example of service, inspired by Jesus, and in doing so fulfil the aspirations that it has for each of its pupils, and to foster their spiritual, academic and personal development.
Ofsted
“Across the school there are examples of good and sometimes outstanding teaching. Many students are eager to learn and have aspirations to excel in their studies and in the contribution they make to school life.”
“The school represents a safe, caring and responsive community. Governance is strong and effective."
View St Gregory’s Catholic High School’s latest Ofsted report
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