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SHS006 Teacher of Geography (Maternity Cover) - Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary School - Closing Date 08.02.21 Flipbook PDF

SHS006 Teacher of Geography (Maternity Cover) - Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary School - Closing Date 08.02.21

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Teacher of Geography Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary School

Letter to Applicants Dear applicant,   We are delighted you have shown an interest in working within our Trust.    The Trust is looking to attract Teachers of the highest calibre who have a desire to lead on improving the quality of teaching, learning and outcomes across the Trust. This role is a crucial appointment for the Trust as we begin to add to our team of experienced and highly capable staff already in place across our 27 schools.    This is an exciting role for exceptional candidates with the drive to lead and to enhance standards across our schools. Although we are a large Trust, we are a relatively young Trust, created in 2018. Therefore, you will be part of a team which will enable you to contribute to wider Trust development and practice as well as your own subject area. This is why the position is exciting. We have a commitment to our children and families to make outstanding appointments both within our schools at senior level and within the Trust central team. This dynamic group, together with established school leaders are working to ensure the education we offer is the best it can be. You will be part of this exciting team to help change the lives of the young people we serve.      We are looking for Teachers who can inspire children and demonstrate a record of delivering high pupil outcomes. We are also looking for Teachers who have a sense of humour and can adapt and be flexible with any challenges they may face.      In this role, you will be able to demonstrate your experience of implementing a range of effective improvement strategies to deliver positive outcomes and lasting impact. This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals with desires to develop and work with our wonderful pupils and influence change in a positive, collaborative way and the flexibility to model good practice in schools. You will benefit from access to nationally leading CPD programmes through the Trust.      If your experience, energy, personal qualities and values support ours, then we look forward to receiving your application.       Hugh Hegarty CEO NPQH | MSc | PGCCGC | BEd Hons | CTC Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust: Teacher Application Pack



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Why work for us? The Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust family of 23 primary schools, four secondary schools, a sixth form and teaching school promotes the dignity, self-esteem and development of every one of our pupils and staff. Situated in Teesside and North Yorkshire, within the northern area of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Middlesbrough, our schools offer high-quality education, with a curriculum that meets requirements of our young people and gives them every opportunity to succeed in adult life. We are dedicated to academic excellence and the spiritual, physical and moral development of all our 9,000 pupils, as well as the ongoing development and fulfilment of every one of our 1,000-plus staff.   Our Trust is a faith-based community. We provide modern facilities and a safe and secure environment that reflects and supports family values, where standards of behaviour are excellent and parental engagement and collaboration is central to our success. Learning takes place in an atmosphere inspired by the spirit of Jesus Christ, in which his commandment to love God and neighbour nurtures a caring ethos that is expressed in relationships within and beyond our schools.

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We are inclusive and are respectful of and engage with people of all beliefs, encouraging a culture of tolerance where people of diverse identities are recognised, welcomed, respected and cherished. We seek to make a difference to the lives of all groups of children, working to ensure especially that the most vulnerable in our society are not disadvantaged.   Each school aspires for excellence and is on a journey of continual year-on-year improvement. They work in partnership with families and parishes to promote strong, positive links and have clear strategic aims built on our mission and values.    We: ● ● ● ● ● ●

Celebrate and share the practice of our outstanding schools, leaders and teachers Are committed to excellent governance that challenges, supports and holds to account Have strong leadership at all levels Ensure our pupils receive outstanding teaching   Offer a wide range of curricular and extracurricular experiences   Develop parents and carers as active partners in their child’s progress.

   We are building a Trust where every child is at the heart of everything we do, where every child is valued, where every family is supported and where every aspiration and every dream can be realised.

“True education enables us to love life and opens us to the fullness of life”   – Pope Francis

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Proud to Serve   Teesside and North Yorkshire

The area we serve is one of the friendliest and most beautiful places you could choose to live and work in. With an international reputation for innovation and an exciting mix of modern, cosmopolitan and historic culture, the region includes vibrant cities, quaint villages, an outstanding coastline and stunning countryside. Here are just a few reasons you should live here: Affordable homes We have some of the lowest house prices in the UK, with an average North-East house price of just £132,769, compared to £250,677 in England as a whole (September 2019 figures).

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Friendly people We are famous for our friendliness and hospitality. Wherever you go, you’ll always find a warm welcome and ready smile. Arts and culture Museums and galleries include Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (mima), the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum, the Dorman Museum, with its collection of Christopher Dresser-designed Linthorpe Pottery, and Kirkleatham Museum, home to the superb Anglo-Saxon princess treasure exhibition. Entertainment and leisure The region boasts large venues, international music festivals, Michelin star restaurants and a vibrant nightlife. It is home to Middlesbrough Football Club and countless grassroots clubs for adults and children, cricket and rugby teams and world-class golf courses. Our coastline offers diving, sailing and some of the world’s best surfing at Saltburn and you can enjoy watersports at Tees Barrage International White Water Course. Outstanding countryside We have some of the best countryside you’ll find anywhere in the UK, including the stunning North York Moors and Dales. Even if you choose to live in one of our larger towns you can always be in the countryside or by the sea in less than half an hour. Excellence in education The region boasts many great schools, including four NPCAT primaries that were named in the Sunday Times top 250, and Teesside University is also based in Middlesbrough. Famous people educated in NPCAT schools include musicians Chris Rea and Paul Rodgers, Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald and Mayor Andy Preston, government advisor Sir Martin Narey, impressionist Kevin Connelly, TV personality Chris Kamara, Middlesbrough FC chairman Steve Gibson and Keith Houchen, who scored in the 1987 FA Cup final. Strong transport links Teesside International Airport has three daily flights to Amsterdam operated by KLM, allowing easy connection to anywhere in the world, while Leeds-Bradford and Newcastle airports are also close by and we have excellent rail and road links to the rest of the country.

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The Diocese of Middlesbrough NPCAT is one of three multi-academy Trusts responsible for the running of schools within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Middlesbrough. The diocese was founded on December 20 1878 when the Diocese of Beverley, which had covered all of Yorkshire, was divided. Today, the diocese covers an area of 4,000 sq km in the historic counties of North Yorkshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire, together with the city of York. Bishop of Middlesbrough the Rt Rev Bishop Terence Patrick Drainey provides Catholic schools: ●

To help him as first educator of the diocese in his mission of making Christ known to all people

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To support parents who at their child’s baptism accepted the responsibility of raising their child in the Catholic faith

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To be at a service to their local church, parish and Christian home and to ensure our children give such service to the wider society.

NPCAT is responsible for schools in the boroughs of Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland and parts of Stockton and the county of North Yorkshire. It is our mission to contribute to the creation of a society that is highly educated, skilled and cultured. Our schools must educate the whole child, ensuring they develop spiritually and also achieve their full academic potential.

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We see parish and school partnership as fundamental to the missionary role of Catholic education. Each school has a central place in parish life and where a school serves more than one parish, chaplaincy work in school ensures that the appropriate steps are taken to have equal engagement across them all. We ensure our schools come together to celebrate Mass, with the highlight of the year being the annual celebrations on feast days. We also come together as a Trust for carol services at St Mary’s Cathedral in Middlesbrough during Advent. Our schools serve the following parishes:    Brotton, St Anthony of Padua Guisborough, St Paulinus Ingleby Barwick, St Thérèse of Lisieux Loftus, St Joseph and Cuthbert Marske-by-the-Sea, St Bede Middlesbrough, Corpus Christi Middlesbrough, Holy Name Middlesbrough, St Clare of Assisi Middlesbrough, St Francis of Assisi Middlesbrough, St Joseph Middlesbrough, St Mary’s Cathedral Middlesbrough, St Patrick (Sacred Heart) Middlesbrough, St Thomas More North Ormesby, St Alphonsus Nunthorpe, St Bernadette Ormesby, St Gabriel Redcar, Blessed Nicholas Postgate (Sacred Heart & St Augustine) Saltburn, Our Lady of Lourdes Staithes, Our Lady Star of the Sea Teesville, St Andrew’s Parish Thirsk, All Saints Thornaby, Christ The King Thornaby, St Patrick Yarm, St Mary and Romauld

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Employee Benefits   and Wellbeing

NPCAT recognises the importance of staff welfare and a managed workload and this is reflected in the way we treat our people. As a responsible and caring employer, we appreciate and value each of our staff. Their holistic health and wellbeing are vital to enabling all of us to maintain the optimum work-life balance.   We see exceptional staff welfare as an essential element towards enabling us to develop a rich, nurturing climate for learning across all our schools. We offer a broad package of emotional and practical support to our colleagues.   We are clear about our expectations of employees and offer a positive, transparent and supportive working culture in return.

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   We offer: ● ● ● ● ● ●

Competitive pay Defined benefit pensions Performance-related pay progression and recognition of additional responsibilities Annual cost of living adjustment On-site parking at our school premises Support with parking and subsistence costs where appropriate.

   Additional benefits include access to: ● ● ● ●

Everybody Benefits discount and reward platform Health Cash Plan Cycle2Work scheme Corporate offers at the five-star Rockliffe Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa in County Durham

   NPCAT is committed to equality of opportunity and will not tolerate any harassment, intimidation, discrimination or victimisation.    We encourage staff to undertake training and development and to explore new challenges within the Trust wherever appropriate.

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Training, Development   and Progression

We offer a comprehensive training package that caters for all staff from future Initial Teacher Training pupils through to chief executive officer, as well as non-teaching staff. This is delivered via our partnerships with national continuous professional development (CPD) trainers such as the Ambition Institute. Our evolving team of standards advisers support school leaders in providing individually tailored coaching and mentoring. We also offer a range of appropriate courses for staff in a variety of roles, including business and school administrators, teaching assistants and pastoral support staff.

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Early career teachers benefit from a comprehensive professional development programme delivered in collaboration with the Ambition Institute. A combination of face to face and remote sessions involving online training videos and materials cover the range of competencies in the Early Career Framework. Teachers with between two and four years’ experience currently have access to the Accelerate Programme, a Department for Education sponsored development course covering key aspects of pedagogy. Aspiring middle leaders and aspiring senior leaders engage in National Professional Qualification for Middle Leadership (NPQML) and National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL) courses through Inspiring Leader. Leaders currently in post engage with the Ambition Institute on, for example, Excellent Middle Leaders Courses or School Curriculum Leadership. Aspiring headteachers undertake National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) and existing headteachers can continue to progress through their National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership (NPQEL) qualification. Teaching assistants can benefit from full and comprehensive training courses delivered by our own St Clare’s Catholic Primary Teaching School in Middlesbrough.   All staff can access training relevant to current needs, through partnerships with organisations such as the Research School’s Network and Leeds Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health. In addition to face to face sessions, staff at all levels can undertake accredited courses from Level 1 upwards covering bespoke topics specific to their roles, such as Understanding Autism and Managing Challenging Behaviour.   Central Services and business and administrative staff receive training on key aspects of their roles identified in conjunction with their team leaders.

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Job Advert Required:

March 2021

Salary:

MPS

Hours:

0.8 FTE (26 hours per week)

Contract Type:

Temporary Maternity Cover

Location:

Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary School, Redcar, TS10 1PJ

The Trust and Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to join the staff of Sacred Heart. We are a caring Trust dedicated to academic excellence and the spiritual and moral development of all our pupils.   The successful candidate will be a creative and inspiring classroom practitioner. This post would be equally suitable for a recently qualified, or more experienced teacher looking to develop in a school which is committed to providing an outstanding education for all students.   We are looking for a teacher who has: ● A passion for providing the best possible education for all students   ● A commitment to maximising achievement through excellence in teaching and learning ● A strong commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school and the promotion of Christian values   ● A commitment to continual improvement   ● The ability to inspire students and promote a sense of enjoyment of learning ● An eagerness to be involved with extracurricular activities in order to enhance the lives of the whole school community

Closing date: Monday 8th February 2021, 9am Interviews: Week commencing 8th February 2021

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Please refer to the back cover of the application pack for details of how to apply for this position. Please note applicants who do not use the CES forms will not be considered. Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. The successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.

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Job Description This post is with the governors of the school under the terms of the Catholic Education Service contract signed with the governors as employees. The job description adheres to the conditions laid down in the School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document and Diocesan guidelines. In addition to this, teachers undertake to develop the pupils in the understanding and knowledge of their faith. In all the undertakings, the Mission Statement of the Trust should remain central. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Post Title: Classroom Teacher - Geography Reporting to: Subject Leader Responsible for: The provision of a full learning experience and support for students Liaising with: H ead/Deputies/Assistant Head, teaching/support staff, LA representatives, external agencies and parents

Job Purpose

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To contribute to the distinctive nature of our Catholic Academy and help promote the Catholic ethos To ensure the dignity of all members of the community is preserved To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support one or more designated curriculum areas as appropriate To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher and a Form Tutor To facilitate and encourage an inclusive learning experience which provides all students with the opportunity to achieve their full potential e.g. SEN and more able. To contribute to raising standards of student outcomes

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Main duties and responsibilities Operational / Strategic Planning ● To assist in the development of appropriate subject specifications, resources, schemes of work, marking policies and teaching strategies within the department ● To contribute to the department’s development plan and its implementation ● To plan and prepare courses and lessons ● To contribute to whole Academy’s planning activities Curriculum Provision ● To assist the Subject Leader, the Deputy Head/Assistant Head – Curriculum/Teaching & Learning, to ensure that the curriculum area provides a range of teaching which complements the Academy’s strategic objectives Curriculum Provision ● To assist in the process of curriculum development and change so as to ensure the continued relevance to the needs of students, examining and awarding bodies and the Academy’s mission and strategic objectives

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To take part in the Academy’s staff development programme by participating in arrangements for further training and professional development To continue personal development in the relevant areas including subject knowledge and teaching methods To engage actively in the Performance Management process To ensure the effective/efficient deployment of classroom support To work as a member of a designated team and to contribute positively to effective working relations within the Academy

Quality Assurance   ● To help implement academy quality procedures and to adhere to those ● To contribute to the process of monitoring and evaluation of the curriculum area/department in line with whole academy procedures, including evaluation against quality standards and performance criteria Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust: Teacher Application Pack



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To seek/ implement modification and improvement when and where required To review methods of teaching and programmes of work To take part, as may be required, in the review, development and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the Academy

Management Information ● To maintain appropriate records and to provide relevant accurate and up-to-date information for MIS, registers etc. ● To complete the relevant documentation to assist in the tracking of students ● To track student progress and use such information to inform teaching & learning Communications ● To communicate effectively with the parents of students as appropriate ● Where appropriate, to communicate and co-operate with persons or bodies outside the Academy ● To follow agreed policies for communications in the Academy Marketing and Liaison   ● To take part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open Evenings, Parents’ Evenings, Review Days and liaison events with partner academies/schools ● To contribute to the development of effective subject links with external agencies Management of Resources ● To contribute to the process of ordering and allocation of equipment and materials ● To assist the Subject Leader to identify resource needs and to contribute to the efficient/effective use of physical resources ● To co-operate with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of resources to the benefit of the Academy and the students Pastoral System   ● To encourage and help provide for the spiritual, moral, emotional and social development of the students ● To be a Form Tutor to an assigned group of students

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To promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and of the Form Group as a whole To liaise with a Student Achievement Leader to ensure the implementation of the Academy’s Pastoral System To register students, accompany them to and supervise them during assemblies, encourage their full attendance at all lessons and their participation in other aspects of academy life To evaluate and monitor the progress of students and to keep up-to-date student records as may be required To contribute to the preparation of Action Plans and Progress Files and other reports To alert the appropriate staff to problems experienced by students and to make recommendations as to how these may be resolved To communicate, as appropriate, with the parents of students and with persons or bodies outside the Academy concerned with the welfare of individual students, after consultation with the appropriate staff To take an active and positive role in all PSHCCE according to the Academy’s policy To apply the Behaviour Management Systems so that effective learning can take place

Teaching ● To plan effectively in the short, medium and long term and to prepare lessons to ensure coverage of the curriculum and the differentiated needs ● of learners are met ● To teach students, according to their educational needs, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the student in the Academy and elsewhere ● To assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of students and to keep such records as are required ● To provide, or contribute to, oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students and groups of students ● To ensure that ICT, Literacy, Numeracy and academy subject specialism(s) are reflected in the teaching and learning of students ● To undertake a designated programme of teaching ● To ensure a high quality learning experience for students which meets internal and external quality standards ● To prepare and update subject materials ● To use a variety of delivery methods which will stimulate learning appropriate to student needs and the demands of the syllabus

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To maintain discipline in accordance with the Academy’s procedures, and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework To personalise the learning; this includes planning and delivering objective led lessons with clear, differentiated outcomes; the use of AfL strategies e.g. mini-plenaries and using the Academy Assessment and marking policy To undertake assessment of students as requested by external examination bodies, departmental and academy procedures To mark, grade and give written/verbal and diagnostic feedback as required To evaluate student progress, ensure the use of agreed intervention strategies to help those students in need of additional support in the context of their agreed target grades or levels To ensure that all Teaching Assistants receive clear guidance and, where appropriate, direction with regard to classroom intervention To maintain an orderly, safe climate for learning To support the development of student and parent access to learning materials and achievement reports

Other Specific Duties ● To play a full part in the life of the Academy community, to support its distinctive ethos and mission and to encourage staff and students to follow this example ● To actively promote and support the Academy in meeting its legal requirements for worship ● To actively promote the Trust and/or Academy’s corporate policies ● To continue personal development as agreed ● To comply with the Trust and/or Academy’s Health & Safety policies and undertake risk assessments as appropriate ● To comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, welfare, security, confidentiality and data protection. Reporting any concerns to the appropriate person. ● To recognise and carry out own responsibilities identified in the Government Guidance Document “Keeping Children Safe in Education” ● To undertake any other duty as specified by STPCD not mentioned in the above ● To have a portfolio of work prepared for use in the event of a short term absence Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. The Academy will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and

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the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continue employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition. All these duties should be carried out in a manner that reflects the precepts and teachings of the Catholic faith. These duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities, which the Headteacher / Line Manager may determine.   PLEASE NOTE THAT SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH ALL ACADEMY TRUST POLICIES.   THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE SUBJECT TO FULL ENHANCED DISCLOSURE CHECKS – AND THESE WILL BE SUBJECT TO RECHECKING AS APPROPRIATE.

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Person Specification Criteria

Criteria No.

Essential

Criteria No.

Desirable

Quals/ Training

E1

Qualified Teacher Status

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Honours Degree in relevant discipline

Faith & E2 Commitment E3

Sound understanding of the distinctive nature of a Catholic school. Understanding the role in the spiritual development of pupils

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Be a practising Catholic Evidence of participation in the life of a faith community

Experience

11 - 16 experience

Knowledge & Skills

E4

E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 E10 E11

Excellent subject knowledge Outstanding classroom practitioner Understanding of the KS3 and KS4 Curriculum requirements Adaptable, creative and dynamic subject specialist Ability to use a variety of strategies in order to achieve high levels of achievement Ability to motivate students Ability to initiate projects to achieve specified objectives and complete tasks successfully

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Ability to use own initiative Vision to promote effective learning in exciting and innovative ways Dedication to raising standards and securing achievement



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Personal Qualities & Skills

E12 E13 E14 E15 E16 E17 E18 E19 E20 E21 E22 E23

Able to develop positive relationships for learning with both staff and students   An effective organiser of time and resources ICT literate   Passionate about teaching and learning ‘Team player’ who is highly self-motivated   Good oral and written communication skills Ability to exercise authority Adaptable, reliable and committed Excellent interpersonal skills Keen to make a difference and share valued practice with other staff Creative and innovative approach Ability to embrace and promote change

D7

Optimistic outlook

Special Requirement s

E24

Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students

D8 D9

Participate in the extracurricular life of the Academy Contribute to wider Trust/Academy developments

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How to Apply Application form and further information is available from:   npcat.org.uk/current-vacancies Applicants should complete and return a T eacher Application Form, a Recruitment Monitoring Form, Rehabilitation of Offenders Form & C onsent to Obtain References to: [email protected]   Job Description: This informs you of the main responsibilities for the post and explains what we are looking for. It informs you about the personal and professional qualities you need for this post. These criteria will be used to make the appointment. Person Specification: This specification sets out which criteria will be used to shortlist candidates for interview. If you require any additional information about this post, please contact the school on 01642 487100. Thank you for your interest in NPCAT. We look forward to receiving your application. Please note that if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks from the closing date you are to assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.

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