Subject Leader of Welsh
St Richard Gwyn Catholic High School
Flintshire
- New
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR2b plus Recruitment and Retention Allowance for right candidate
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Summer term 2025 or sooner if possible
- Apply by:
- 9 December 2024
Job overview
The Governors of St. Richard Gwyn Catholic High School are looking to appoint a highly-motivated, creative and innovative leader of Welsh. The successful applicant will teach across KS3 and 4; having the opportunity to shape and innovate our learners’ experience as we develop and refine our practice in the new curriculum. Additionally, you will play a key role in developing enjoyment of the language so that it is routinely spoken and the language and culture of Wales becomes integral to the school
We welcome applications from candidates who are passionate about Welsh language and culture and who are able to enthuse, engage and motivate learners. We expect the successful candidate to support the subject leader in developing the Welsh language and culture across the school. We intend to provide a rich programme of extra-curricular experiences for pupils to enjoy. The school is committed to developing Cymraeg Campus and has a newly refurbished suite of rooms for Cymraeg.
St Richard Gwyn is a successful 11-18 mixed Catholic comprehensive school in the Diocese of Wrexham, serving the population of Flintshire, North Wales. With approximately 800 students on roll including the sixth form, the school has a strong ethos and is a vibrant Christian community. The school is located near the A55 and is easily accessible to north Wales and the north west of England.
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About St Richard Gwyn Catholic High School
St Richard Gwyn Catholic, based in Flint, Clwyd, is a secondary state school for children between the ages of 11 and 18. It is an English medium voluntary-aided comprehensive. It serves the whole of Flintshire. At present, there are currently 811 students enrolled at the school. 122 of them are in sixth form. The school celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2014.
Headteacher
Catherine McCormack
Values and Vision
St Richard Gwyn Catholic High School’s motto is “learning together in Christ”. The aim is to learn the rules of Christianity and follow the guidance from Jesus Christ. St Richard Gwyn values politeness, respect for everyone and honesty. Teachers aim to create a caring and happy environment for the students to learn in. Students also are able to take part in out of school clubs and activities. This includes participating on the school’s student council.
Estyn report
“Nearly all pupils are courteous and respectful and most are well motivated with positive attitudes to learning. The strong emphasis on care, support and guidance that is at the heart of the school’s ethos has a beneficial impact on many aspects of pupils’ wellbeing and personal development. In the majority of lessons, pupils make suitable progress in developing their knowledge and understanding and refining their subject-based skills. Most pupils listen attentively to teachers’ explanations and to the views and opinions of others. Many pupils speak clearly and confidently, contributing constructively to class or small group discussions.”
View St Ricard Gwyn Catholic High School’s latest Estyn report
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