TEACHER OF HISTORY (MATERNITY COVER)

Location

OUR LADY'S CATHOLIC COLLEGE, MORECAMBE ROAD, LANCASTER

Tel: 01524 66689
School website: www.olcc.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 832

Information

This post of History Teacher is a fractional post 0.6, covering maternity leave.

Our Lady's Catholic College is a successful comprehensive school with an excellent sixth form provision situated in Lancaster, Lancashire. We are growing in popularity and currently oversubscribed due to recent improvements not only in results but also in pupils' behaviour. Parents recognise the excellent standard of pastoral care and we have a culture of high expectations resulting in a happy school to work and learn in.

We belong to a Catholic Teaching Alliance and have a sharp focus on research based CPD which allows our staff to engage in the current approaches to understand how learning takes place. This inspires our staff to give the best possible learning experience to enable our pupils to be more effective learners.

Are you a talented and energetic Teacher of History?
Would you like to join our team of innovative, supportive and dedicated colleagues?

If you would like to be part of our success story please read on:

We are looking for

A teacher who has a mastery of their subject and a passion to ignite enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity in our pupils

A teacher who will carry out a range of assessment strategies and provide high quality feedback to pupils that will enable them to make at least good progress

A teacher who understands the process of learning and is committed to their own continuing professional development

A teacher whose positivity will inspire and motivate students to lifelong learning, raise their expectations and enable them to embrace opportunities beyond their current experience

A teacher to be an integral part of our Catholic community and establish good relationships, with pupils, parent and staff, that are built on the Gospel values

What we can offer you

A strong family ethos with a happy and harmonious environment actively promoted by school leaders

The opportunity to teach year 12 and 13 in our sixth form centre

Well-equipped classrooms including five bespoke I.C.T. suites

Comprehensive P.E. facilities with a climbing wall, sports hall, gym and dance studio

The opportunity to be involved in a wide range of social activities with our school community: Workout Wednesdays, Football Fridays, talent shows, park walks, family barbecues, wellbeing group ... and we're always open to suggestions for more!

Discounts at LCC's leisure centre, local bars and restaurants

For more information, please refer to the attached documents.
Closing date - Friday 23rd April at 12 noon.
Interviews - Friday 30th April (TBC)

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Essential Qualifications

A relevant honours degree or equivalent and QTS

Essential Experience

A record of successful teaching experience at secondary level

Ability to support colleagues and work in a collaborative fashion

Ability to manage classroom behaviour positively

The ability to engage, enthuse and motivate students

Desirable Experience

Experience of teaching GCSE History

Proposed Interview Date:

30/04/2021 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications to c.rowlands@olcc.lancs.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.