Head of Department - English
Teaching vacancies
Manchester,
Manchester,
United Kingdom
Education
Skilled Worker
Job posted on May 9, 2025
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Job Description:
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
English
Working pattern
Full time:
Full-time, 32.5 hour per week (6.5 hours per day).
Contract type
Permanent
Pay scale
M1-UPS plus TLR 1b
Additional allowances
TLR 1b
What skills and experience we're looking for
St Monica's is a school with strong academic outcomes and the right candidate will be joining a 'Good'school that has been 'transformed since the last inspection.' (Ofsted,Jan 2025). It is a 'awelcoming school community' where there is "a real sense of value placedon each person as based in the image of God." (CSI Inspection, Feb
2024) and where 'pupilsenjoy coming toschool' and 'staff are proud to work at the school' (Ofsted, Jan
2025).
Our Mission
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making livesbetter for our communities, our children and young people.
Our Values
One of Hope
Inspired bySt Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in thefuture we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools'opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality.
Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.
One of Courage
Asmodelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do whatis right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions thatensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly
Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectivelysupport the most vulnerable.
One of Innovation
St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, wewill always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work.
We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. Aworld which they will shape and change.
Purpose of the role:
Weare seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic teaching professional whocan work as part of our dedicated and exceptional team. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to meet the Teachers' Standards. As a middle leader you will be expected uphold high standards of student attainment and achievement within the curriculum area in line with national and school policies/priorities. This will include leading, developing and managing the quality of teaching;
monitoring and supporting student progress to ensure strong outcomes are attained.
As a professional working in a Catholic School, you will be expected toenhance the life of the school by delivering and developing high quality teaching and learning, contributing to the work of the teams of teaching and support staff, being reflective about your own practice and effectiveness: sharing with, and learning from the work of others, and constantly seeking ways toimprove through innovation and research.
We are seeking an individual who:
Prospective candidates arewarmly welcomed to visit the school. Please contact main reception on to make anappointment.
The Trust is committed to welcomingindividuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity,sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from allcommunities and from people that identify with those characteristics.
Commitment to Safeguarding:
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Thepost you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children's barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. 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 DBSwebsite at or alternatively a copy is available on request.
Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online searchwill be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance…
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Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
English
Working pattern
Full time:
Full-time, 32.5 hour per week (6.5 hours per day).
Contract type
Permanent
Pay scale
M1-UPS plus TLR 1b
Additional allowances
TLR 1b
What skills and experience we're looking for
St Monica's is a school with strong academic outcomes and the right candidate will be joining a 'Good'school that has been 'transformed since the last inspection.' (Ofsted,Jan 2025). It is a 'awelcoming school community' where there is "a real sense of value placedon each person as based in the image of God." (CSI Inspection, Feb
2024) and where 'pupilsenjoy coming toschool' and 'staff are proud to work at the school' (Ofsted, Jan
2025).
Our Mission
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making livesbetter for our communities, our children and young people.
Our Values
One of Hope
Inspired bySt Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in thefuture we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools'opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality.
Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.
One of Courage
Asmodelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do whatis right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions thatensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly
Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectivelysupport the most vulnerable.
One of Innovation
St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, wewill always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work.
We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. Aworld which they will shape and change.
Purpose of the role:
Weare seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic teaching professional whocan work as part of our dedicated and exceptional team. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to meet the Teachers' Standards. As a middle leader you will be expected uphold high standards of student attainment and achievement within the curriculum area in line with national and school policies/priorities. This will include leading, developing and managing the quality of teaching;
monitoring and supporting student progress to ensure strong outcomes are attained.
As a professional working in a Catholic School, you will be expected toenhance the life of the school by delivering and developing high quality teaching and learning, contributing to the work of the teams of teaching and support staff, being reflective about your own practice and effectiveness: sharing with, and learning from the work of others, and constantly seeking ways toimprove through innovation and research.
We are seeking an individual who:
- Is an exceptional practitioner with strong subject knowledge and experience of raising achievement across the age and ability range.
- Is highly motivated by a belief that the life chances of all young people can be improved.
- Is a well-qualified, industrious, and talented team player who believes in lifelong learning and can help pupils develop the skills and attitudes they will need in their future lives.
- Possesses the talent, interpersonal skills, and range of pedagogical approaches necessary to contribute to the overall success of the staff and team.
- Can demonstrate a strong track record of positive impact to date.
Prospective candidates arewarmly welcomed to visit the school. Please contact main reception on to make anappointment.
The Trust is committed to welcomingindividuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity,sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from allcommunities and from people that identify with those characteristics.
Commitment to Safeguarding:
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Thepost you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children's barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. 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 DBSwebsite at or alternatively a copy is available on request.
Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online searchwill be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance…