RE Teacher

Location

SS JOHN FISHER AND THOMAS MORE ROMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, COLNE
Gibfield Road , Colne , Lancashire , BB8 8JT
Tel: 01282 865299
School website: www.fishermore.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 807

Information

We seek to recruit an exceptional candidate to play an active part in our dedicated RE department. Candidates should be committed to increasing academic standards through modern and innovative teaching and developing positive working relationships with both staff and pupils, all under-pinned by supporting and promoting our Catholic ethos.

We seek a committed and inspirational teacher of RE who has a flair for working with young people, to work within this core department in securing the best possible outcome for our pupils.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and willing to show a high degree of dedication. They should be creative, imaginative and possess a passion and an aptitude for the subject.  They must have high standards in their own work. Similarly, they must have high expectations of pupils’ work and behaviour. 

Please submit completed application forms to: bennett.m@fishermore.lancs.sch.uk by the closing date. 

This school is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS checks. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, an online search of shortlisted candidates will be carried out as part of our due diligence.

Rehabilitation 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 that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.



More Information can be found at http://www.fishermore.lancs.sch.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Qualified teacher status

Degree in relevant subject

Desirable Qualifications

Higher Degree

The Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies

Essential Experience

Qualified teacher who has undertaken appropriate training and has the necessary knowledge to undertake the duties of the post.

The ability to devise and teach appropriate courses throughout the school.

The ability to develop strategies for supporting children’s individual needs in and beyond the classroom.

Desirable Experience

A commitment to pastoral care as a positive support to learning

The ability to establish successful relationships at all levels and can work as a member of a team

Excellent classroom practitioner

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application Form to be retunred to bennett.m@fishermore.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.