What skills and experience we're looking for
• Qualified teacher status
• Recognised subject specific degree or equivalent
• Subject related higher degree
• Professional development over the last three years in aspects of subject development and pedagogy
• A successful record as a classroom teacher
• A successful track record of raising levels of pupil attainment and progress
• Strong commitment to extra-curricular provision
• Effective use of data to inform appropriate actions
• Current educational issues especially related to the curriculum at KS3 and KS4
• Current teaching, learning and assessment issues relevant to the needs of the department
• Effective strategies for promoting positive pupil behaviour
• Management of staff, including professional development
What the school offers its staff
• Clear sense of purpose
• Highly supportive working environment in which all are valued
• Sustained opportunities for professional development
• Promotion of professional autonomy
• Delightful pupils and supportive parents
• Opportunity to teach A-level
Commitment to safeguarding
St Christopher’s CE High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.