Teacher of English with TLR available for suitable candidates

Teacher of English with TLR available for suitable candidates

MPS/UPS – Full Time

Required for: September 2024 or sooner

The governors of this oversubscribed “outstanding” school are seeking to appoint an English teacher. We welcome candidates from all religious and non -religious backgrounds and the successful candidate will be joining an outstanding department which is fully resourced, with the opportunity to teach English to pupils across all key stages.

Cardinal Newman is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in 37-acre grounds in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry. In our most recent Ofsted visit, staff morale was identified as being high and we are fully committed to the positive wellbeing of our staff.

The post offers a recruitment and retention allowance or for candidates wishing to further their development a TLR is available. 

The department is well established and has an excellent record of achievement over many years. Most recent results returned a progress score of 0.86 Within the English department, we take every opportunity to support each other, and we have a well-planned and fully resourced curriculum to share best practice and support staff wellbeing. Every teaching room has a visualiser, IWB and we have a suite of computers within the department to support learning. We promote a love of reading and work regularly and closely with our librarian, participating in Harry Potter Book Days and World book days – anything to share our love of reading with the students!

You will be joining an outstanding department which is fully resourced, and you will have the opportunity to teach English to pupils across KS3, KS4 and KS5 if you are interested in Post 16 teaching. We have a very popular Post 16 provision in the English department which includes both Language and Literature, and Literature at A Level.

Our outcomes last academic year were outstanding with a progress score of 0.86 which we are extremely proud of, and we are looking for a Teacher of English whose passion and excellent subject knowledge can further develop the achievement of our students. Fundamentally, you will encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve to the best of their ability and encourage a love of English!

Within the English department, we take every opportunity to support each other, and we have a well-planned and heavily resourced curriculum to share best practice and support staff wellbeing. Every teaching room has a visualiser, IWB and we have a suite of computers within the department to support learning. We promote a love of reading and work regularly and closely with our librarian, participating in Harry Potter Book Days and World book days – anything to share our love of reading with the students!

We are currently in the top 8% of school for progress at GCSE. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future success of our school. We are determined to continue to, to meet the needs of our students in an ever-changing world and we are confident that we will achieve our vision, which is simple: to become an outstanding school in all we do.

This is also a very exciting time to join our school as we prepare for the development of a brand-new, state of the art school opening in January 2026.

We are located within easy access of all areas of Coventry and commutable from surrounding areas such as Birmingham, Solihull, Leamington Spa and Sutton Coldfield.

Why join Cardinal Newman Catholic School?

• A well-motivated and respectful body of students.
• A friendly, enthusiastic, and supportive staff body and a ‘high morale’ within the school
• CPD programmes to support and develop teachers in their career progression.
• A vibrant and extensive programme of extra-curricular activities and personal development opportunities, which broaden the experience of our students.
• A caring ethos with strong international links and a commitment to actively supporting global charity and fundraising projects.
• National College membership
• Access to our gym facilities and opportunities to get involved in staff-organised sports.
• Our staff-led wellbeing group and common room association where we plan social events for all our staff are welcome to participate.
• Staff Benefits –including cycle to work scheme, car benefits, home and electronics and care first support offering counselling and support services.

We have an amazing team of staff who make sure our students are given every opportunity to fulfill their true potential. We pride ourselves on excellent relationships, where we work together to form a happy, loving, and caring community, based on clear boundaries, accepted values, and high expectations.

If you share our values and ethos, we would love to hear from you!

There is a vibrant staff social body with calendared events to ensure that staff have the opportunity to meet and socialise outside of the classroom.

If you would like to visit the school or discuss opportunities further do not hesitate in contacting the deputy headteacher: michelle.goodwin@hccmac.co.uk 

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 21st May 9:00 am

Previous applicants need not apply.

As part of our strong commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 (KCSIE), online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.