Jobs 

We  are currently looking to appoint a teacher of English and Drama for January 2019

 Are you an enthusiastic, motivated and well qualified teacher of English and Drama?  We have a position that is ideal for you.   A vacancy has arisen in our English department.  This post offers the chance for a dynamic teacher to begin, or further, their own career journey, both within English and also Drama.

The English department is seeing year on year improvement in outcomes, engaging with other schools to secure further improvements. Our English department works alongside Painsley Catholic College as part of the new MAC in looking to develop its own practice.

Development of staff is important to us.  Our whole school CPD project with the Schools, Students and Teachers network [SSAT] sees all staff working in Teaching and Learning Communities [TLCs] to share best practice; specifically focussed on formative assessment practices. 

 The school’s commitment to the development of staff has seen a number of colleagues completing Masters/ professional qualifications in recent years.  Support for these is available where a link to the school improvement plan is demonstrated.

 English is a popular option at A-level at Blessed William Howard.  The department offers English Literature, but has, in the past, offered English Language and Literature as well.  The ability to teach at A-level would be an advantage.

 There are great opportunities at our school for staff to be involved in the wider life of the school; this includes leading children in charitable work and house competitions as a form tutor in our vertical house system; residential experience with students (e.g. retreats); a highly popular Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme programme; visits to European destinations (modern languages and skiing trips); public speaking competitions, many sports teams and many performing arts opportunities.  These experiences have supported many colleagues in their ambition to cross to the upper pay range.

 We are supportive of staff – providing access to childcare vouchers as part of the salary scheme, negotiating discounts with our excellent canteen and creating the conditions for staff to feel secure in:

“There is a warm atmosphere and the quality of relationships between all members of the school community are a particular strength. Pupils and staff are friendly, helpful, polite and welcoming to visitors.”  Diocesan Section 48 Report (December 2017)

 Blessed William Howard is a great school.  We hope you will come and have a look at what we have to offer you. 

You must submit a Catholic Education Service application form for this post.  If you would like to apply, please contact Mrs S Marshall, Headteacher’s PA at the email address below or by telephone, for an application pack and application form.

 This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk

Closing date for applications: Friday 21 September 2018

Please return completed application forms to Mrs S Marshall, Blessed William Howard, Rowley Avenue, Stafford, ST17 9AB headteacher@bwh.staffs.sch.uk

  Support Staff Application Form

  Teacher Application Form                                                       Notes to Applicants

  Recruitment Monitoring Form                                               Disclosure Form

Blessed William Howard is a great school. We hope you will come and have a look at what we have to offer you, as well as telling us what you can bring to our school.