Full Time, Permanent

MPS/UPS

St James’ Catholic High School aims to ensure everyone within our school family achieves their full potential,to encourage learning and development through faith, and to strive for excellence PurposeEnsure an outstanding Catholic educational experience which is engaging and fulfilling for all pupilsDeliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students within Religious EducationBe accountable for student progress and development within the teaching groups allocatedMaintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Religious Education curriculumInspire and engage pupils in the vision for the school ProgressBe accountable for outcomes within the teaching groups allocatedEnsure effective strategies are in place to enable all pupils within your classes to make good progressTrack student achievement regularly across the teaching groups allocated, transforming data into actionTeaching and LearningSet high expectations for yourself for quality teaching and learning in your Religious Education classesEnsure planning meets the needs of all learnersDeliver engaging lessons which have frequent and accurate assessment, feedback and intervention CurriculumAssist in the development of schemes of work, resources, marking and assessment policies and teaching strategies within designated curriculum areasKeep up to date with national developments in the subject area and how they might affect student learning and teaching methodologiesDisplay highly effective subject knowledge School Ethos and CultureHelp foster the spiritual development of pupils in accordance with the school’s Mission StatementEnsure that the school’s vision is understood and clearly and effectively articulated to all pupilsPromote the school’s ethos and culture to the broader communityDeveloping self and working with othersActively partake in the school’s development scheme through participation in arrangements for further training and professional developmentTreat pupils, staff and parents fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect, to create and maintain a positive school cultureCelebrate the achievements of individual studentsWork effectively with Teaching Assistants as appropriateManage own workload and that of others to allow an appropriate work/life balance;Regularly review own practice, set personal targets and take responsibility for own personal developmentEngage in research around current educational initiatives including government policies in areas commensurate with the postOther Specific DutiesAll Teaching Staff are expected to meet the relevant Professional Standards for Teachers in addition to the job description detailed aboveMany specific responsibilities will require collaborative working with other team members which the post holder will proactively develop Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task may not be identified. The post holder will be expected to comply with all reasonable requests from the Headteacher and Director of Religious Education to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in their job description