Teacher of Boys' PE & Humanities
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS - will be discussed at interview and will depend on experience and qualifications
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 30th October 2023
- Apply by:
- 9 October 2023
Job overview
Required 30th October 2023
St Joan of Arc Catholic School is seeking a full-time Teacher of Boys' PE with a second subject in Humanities (other second subject maybe considered) to join our high performing and successful academy.
A specialism in rugby and/or football would be advantageous.
Applications are welcomed from ECTs, as well as more experienced teachers.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and passionate about teaching engaging lessons that help students make sense of the world around them.
The successful candidate will:
• be committed to working in pursuit of success for students and of raising standards
• be able to develop, plan and deliver effective and high quality lessons to students
• be sympathetic to the aims, ethos and values of the school
Why work at St Joan of Arc Catholic School?
• great support for ECTs including a dedicated mentor, reduced teaching timetable and excellent training
• an Ofsted rated ‘good’ school with behaviour and attitude to learning identified as ‘outstanding’
• a strong ethos with clear vision and values with an emphasis on care and respect
• students with a wide range of abilities and from a diverse range of backgrounds
• an encouraging and friendly staff who also run regular social events
• a school community that is committed to serving each other and to developing students into caring, active and well-rounded citizens
• supportive line managers who want to see you thrive and succeed
• a rolling CPD programme with many opportunities to support your professional development
• talent is nurtured with excellent opportunities for career progression in both pastoral and academic roles
• 11-18 provision with the opportunity to work in a caring tutor team
- an ongoing programme to improve the school’s buildings and facilities
• very attractive school grounds
• an easily accessible location with exceptional transport links, close to the Metropolitan and Chiltern Line railway station and with ample car parking on site
• a 5 minute walk from the town centre with its shops and services
If you want to know what pupils and staff love about St Joan of Arc School please do visit our career site where you can watch our video.
If you are interested in this position, please do apply today. We really look forward to receiving your application.
St Joan of Arc Catholic School and the All Saints Catholic Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and medical clearances.
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About Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School
- Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School
- High Street, Rickmansworth
- Hertfordshire
- WD3 1HG
- United Kingdom
As a 'community of learners' the school values academic excellence and learning and has high expectations of those who join the school. The school is committed to the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning throughout the curriculum and this commitment is expressed through our dynamic Catholic ethos.
The school sets high standards of academic achievement and behaviour that instil values which enable students to develop into confident young adults and enjoys an outstanding reputation for academic achievement based on a consistent record of excellent examination results. The school's highly professional staff are dedicated to ensuring that every pupil fulfils their full potential.
Working at St Joan of Arc Catholic School
St Joan of Arc Catholic School is a comprehensive, Catholic, 11-18 co-educational school of 1250 students, including 200 in the Sixth Form. Academic results are consistently high and the school is heavily oversubscribed. At our most recent Ofsted inspection we were rated “a good school” with the behaviour and attitude towards learning of the students identified as “outstanding”. The last Diocesan inspection confirmed that the school is an “outstanding Catholic school”. As a large secondary academy we have many opportunities for both teaching and support staff.
An attractive and easily accessible location in south west Hertfordshire
Situated on a greenbelt site in Rickmansworth, St Joan of Arc Catholic School is a 10 minute drive from the M25 motorway and there is ample parking for cars on site .The school is only a 5 minute walk from Rickmansworth station which is served by the Chiltern overground line (Aylesbury-Marylebone) and the Metropolitan underground line (Amersham - Aldgate). The school site is very attractive and is close to the town centre where there are numerous shops and services.
A strong ethos with clear vision and values
The ethos of St Joan of Arc Catholic School is epitomised by the school’s mission statement – ‘Love Christ- Inspire Others’. Students and staff commit to the acts of love, service, respect, justice and faith. As members of the school community we are committed to serving each other, the pupils and the wider community. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural attitudes are “outstanding”.
Committed and friendly staff
Our dedicated staff work hard, share a positive outlook and enjoy working and engaging with the students. New members of staff are made welcome and settle in quickly. There is a low turnover of staff each year although some move on due to advance their careers or to relocate. We provide in-house training for staff and combine this with access to external training courses as appropriate. Socially, the staff run a ‘Comforts Fund’, staff teas are held every Friday afternoon and there are regular social events. In addition staff are encouraged to support events run by the PFA.
Talented, committed and friendly students
The students are from a diverse range of backgrounds and from a wide catchment area. At our most recent Ofsted inspection behaviour at the school was found to be ‘outstanding’. Students of all abilities make good or better progress throughout the school. Standards are identified as significantly above average because students have outstanding attitudes towards their learning and are keen to make the most of the opportunities that the school gives them. The school aims to develop each student to reach their potential and to develop into caring, active and well-rounded citizens. Students get on very well with each other because of the school’s emphasis on care and respect, they feel safe and pastoral systems are effective.
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