Assistant Head of Department - RE in Bolton

Mount St Joseph school is currently seeking an Assistant Head of Religious Education. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust. Mount St. Joseph is a Roman Catholic voluntary-aided 11–16 comprehensive school under the trusteeship of the Salford Diocese. The school is part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Trust.

The school’s Instrument of Government affirms its identity as part of the Catholic Church and its commitment to operating in accordance with Canon Law, the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, and the Trust Deed of the Diocese of Salford. Our mission is to secure the highest academic achievement for every student, foster a strong sense of personal and social responsibility, and nurture a deepening love and understanding of the Catholic faith.

Our Mission Statement underpins all aspects of school life: As a community of learners, we aspire for every individual to achieve their full academic potential within a happy, safe, and caring environment. As a community of believers, we strive to develop a strong awareness of our spiritual and moral responsibilities, alongside a deepening love and understanding of our faith. As a community of friends, we aim to positively influence those around us by using our unique gifts and talents to support one another’s social and cultural development, contributing to a better world.

Purpose of the role

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic teaching professional who can work as part of our dedicated and exceptional team. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to meet the Teachers’ Standards. All classroom teachers will contribute to the curriculum and year teams in supporting the school’s mission statement and achieving its aims.

As a professional within a Catholic School, you will be expected to enhance 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 to improve 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.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.