We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join us as a teacher of Religious Studies.
Caldicot School is an 11-18 co-educational comprehensive serving the local and wider community. The school has over 1400 students and is situated between Chepstow and Newport, with easy access via the M4 corridor and on the northern side of the Severn Estuary.
The school is at an exciting stage in its history. In September 2017, the school moved to a new £36m purpose-built site and now boasts some of the finest facilities in the country. Over the last two and a half years, there has been a significant number of changes at the school which has supported rapid improvements in provision and outcomes. This includes a new staffing structure, with clear career progression routes for staff, as well as a refined curriculum, designed to strengthen knowledge, understanding and skills. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking school. Our students take part in a broad range of activities that help them become "well-rounded" and the school's commitment to a values-driven education helps shape students to become positive role models in our society.
About the role
Religious Studies is a popular subject at Caldicot. All students follow the subject up to and including GCSE level. The subject is also very popular within the sixth form with good numbers following AS/A2 Religious Studies. Religious Studies has sustained rapid improvement over the past three years and standards at all key stages are now strong and students are enthusiastic about the subject. At GCSE in 2022, 77% of students achieved an A*-A grade in Religious Studies. Additionally, 100% of students achieved an A*-C grade. At post-16, Religious Studies has good student numbers. Here achievement is also strong with 58% of students achieving an A*-A grade with 100% of students achieving an A*-C grade. Religious Studies has an ALPs score of 2. The Religious Studies department is situated on the second floor within a designated area of the school, located close to history and geography. This has the potential to develop collaborative opportunities to share ideas and, potentially, undertake cross-department learning. All classrooms are equipped with up to date technology including interactive boards and Visualizers. The successful applicant would be joining a dedicated team of specialist teachers of Religious Studies. All new members of staff receive a very strong programme of induction, which includes an allocated member of staff to support with the operational elements of joining a new school, as well as a tailored support package to meet individual needs. All teaching staff are also issued with a school laptop. The role would suit a newly qualified teacher searching for their first position or an experienced teacher looking for a fresh challenge in a different context.
Closing date for applications: Monday 5th June 2023 at 12 noon
Caldicot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.