KS3 Teacher of RE Co-ordinator

Teaching Vacancies; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Pontefract is seeking an ambitious leader and outstanding teacher to enhance the R.E. provision and ensure students succeed. The role involves developing curriculum for KS3 and delivering exceptional teaching, contributing to a supportive community dedicated to student development. The successful candidate will benefit from individualized career development and a collaborative teaching environment.

Benefits

Bespoke CPD programme

Excellent pension package

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven track record of improving student outcomes in R.E.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students and colleagues.
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of R.E. KS3 provision.
• Deliver outstanding teaching and foster student engagement.
• Contribute to the overall success of the School.

Skills

Leadership in education

Outstanding teaching skills

Knowledge of GCSE and A Level curriculum

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is a rare opportunity to join us in a leadership position within this core subject. St Wilfrid’s is an ambitious community of learners, both students and staff, where individuals are valued, supported and developed. We are seeking an ambitious leader and outstanding teacher to further develop the R.E. KS3 provision and deliver outstanding progress and outcomes for our young people. The successful candidate will be supported and developed, so that as well as contributing to students’ success, and that of the overall School’s, they are personally developed in their career. R.E. is a Core Subject and every student sits GCSE R.E.

The RE Team is made up of 9 dedicated colleagues, with a range of experience. Students study the Eduqas Religious Education GCSE course and the Eduqas Religious Studies A Level qualification at Post-16. The R.E. outcomes are outstanding. At GCSE more than half of students achieved a Grade 6+, with a third of students achieving 7+.

Overview / Context

What the school offers its staff

St Wilfrid’s Catholic High School & Sixth-Form College is a mixed voluntary Academy for 11-18 year olds, based in North Featherstone in West Yorkshire. There are currently 1,538 students in attendance. The school opened in 1963 and has a proud history. We were judged as Good by Ofsted in November 2021; we were also judged as Good by the Diocesan Section 48 Inspection in April 2024, with 7 out of 9 areas judged as Outstanding.

We are proudly part of the Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust which comprises of three Secondary Schools and twelve Primary Schools.

Benefits

• A bespoke CPD programme based on career stage
• Opportunities for Secondary collaboration within both the Trust and the Diocese
• Motivated and hard-working students
• A School which is ambitious and aspirational for all
• An excellent pension package
• Health and wellbeing support

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical
• online and social media
• prohibition from teaching
• right to work
• satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.