Specialising in Mathematics and Performing Arts
TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS
Information Pack
May 2012
John Henry Newman Catholic College
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Dear Applicant
Thank you for your interest in John Henry Newman Catholic College. It is an exciting time for
you to join our learning community.
John Henry Newman Catholic College is one of the most rapidly improving schools in the country. HMI
Ofsted Inspectors have officially stated that the College has made “Outstanding” progress. The
Governors, Principal, staff, students and parents in our vibrant learning community share a commitment
to working together to take the College to a level “ beyond outstanding”. Together we are embracing a
compelling vision of education laid down by John Henry Newman Catholic College in which high
expectations are central to our learning community
We are ambitious and determined to set the highest standards of achievement, as demonstrated
in last summer’s record examination results. We equally believe that when our students leave
school they are equipped with additional personal and leadership qualities, which give them a
competitive edge and the ability to make a positive difference to the world.
You will be joining a dynamic and successful Maths Department whose results have improved
by 28% in a few short months. Learning and teaching continues to rapidly improve and is
supported by the excellent leadership team within the Maths Department.
The transformation of the college is difficult to read about on paper and we warmly invite you to
come and have a look around before you submit your application. I am sure you will be
impressed.
Please submit your CES application form and letter of application outlining how you could make
the difference to the children at John Henry Newman Catholic College and support the rapid
development of our learning community.
Closing date for applications: WEDNESDAY 30 MAY 2012 at 12 noon. Interviews for the post
will take place on THURSDAY 31 MAY 2012.
Yours faithfully,
Jennifer McGuirk
Principal
John Henry Newman Catholic College
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JOB DESCRIPTION – Mathematics Teacher
Reports to: Curriculum Leader
The appointment is made to the school rather than any individual area and duties may be
required outside the usual day-to-day work. All Staff are part of a team of Teaching and Support
Staff, bound in common service in the light of Mission Statement and School Improvement Plan.
PURPOSE OF POST:
 To promote and support the spiritual and life and values of the college.
 To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum
through sustained high quality practice in teaching and learning.
 To contribute to curriculum delivery which supports personal and academic growth for all students
within the context of this Catholic College.
 To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a classroom teacher and
form tutor and so contribute to raising standards of student attainment and inclusion.
 To support systems, structures and policies of the school to ensure good order and the health and
safety of students.
Responsibilities and Duties
The post holder is expected to undertake the professional duties of a school teacher within the
conditions of service current at the time of issue of this Job Description.
Job Description
The particular duties/responsibilities listed overleaf may be reviewed from time to time at the
request of the Principal or post holder as circumstances make necessary. They may be amended
only after reasonable consultation and the approval of the Governing Body. In the exceptional
situation of mutual agreement not being achieved, the individual teacher or Principal will have
access to Appeal Procedures.
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The following outline is not intended as a list of tasks, but gives an overall range of duties and
managerial responsibilities which reflects the position.
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To support the aims and Mission of the college by adherence to its policies and practices.
To contribute to the learning culture within the subject area by identifying, sharing and deploying good
and effective practice.
Undertake the duties of Form Tutor to support learning and contribute pro-actively to the Citizenship
and PSHE curriculum.
To contribute to the pastoral care of pupils and support their spiritual, social, moral and cultural
development and to promote their health and welfare.
To comply with the teaching and learning approaches adopted in the subject/pastoral area as directed
by the appropriate leader.
To adhere to the data/record keeping systems across the college and use appropriate data to inform
target setting for individual students.
To make effective use of planning, preparation and assessment time (PPA) to plan lessons thoroughly in
advance, to record outcomes and to compare and review the performance of pupils with colleagues as
appropriate.
To be responsible for the management of your classroom and to provide a stimulating learning
environment to increase the learning potential of students.
To incorporate the use of ICT to enhance the delivery of the curriculum.
Plan all lessons, differentiating work and materials to meet the educational needs of the pupils’ different
abilities. This includes due recognition to provide challenge to all students including those on the Gifted
and Talented Register, those with Special Needs and to implement strategy for intervention with pupils
whose progress is not matching targets.
Use the principles of Assessment for Learning in the development of personalised approaches to
learning.
Ensure work is marked, assessed and progress recorded appropriately.
Provide the curriculum leaders with evidence of planning and assessment of student work as
appropriate and contribute to school self review and evaluation processes.
Ensure that the development of literacy, numeracy, citizenship and enterprise is established in lesson
planning and delivery.
Attend Parents’ Meetings, produce accurate reports on all students in the reviewing and reporting to
parents processes, meeting deadlines and setting appropriate targets.
Support the effective use of Teaching Assistants assigned to work in your lessons.
Set regular worthwhile homework tasks to complement classroom learning.
Promote adherence to the college’s Behaviour Code, reinforcing this with all classes taught and form
tutor groups.
Adhere to the college’s procedures to register accurately and codify attendance and absence, and to
complete class registers for all groups taught.
Attendance at all meetings within the agreed college structure.
Work collaboratively with colleagues within and outside your subject area to improve teaching and
learning throughout the college.
To adhere to Health and Safety policies and contribute to audit and review of health and safety as
required
To undertake all duties reasonably requested in a manner consistent with the aims of
John Henry Newman Catholic College.
This general Job Description is not comprehensive and the post holder will be required to
undertake such other tasks appropriate to the level of appointment as the Principal may
reasonably require.
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ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Education and
Qualifications
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Qualified Teacher Status
First degree in subject to be
taught
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Higher degree or further
qualification
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Evidence of successful
teaching at Key Stage 3 & 4
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Ability to teach A level
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Good subject knowledge
Understanding of the National
Curriculum
Able to identify Learning
Objectives and link them to
teaching activities
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Experience of organising
extra-curricular activities
Personal initiative
Ability to communicate
enthusiasm for the subject
Good attendance record
Good sense of humour
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Cool under pressure
Good communication,
planning and organisational
skills
Good interpersonal skills
Able to meet deadlines
Commitment to the
safeguarding and welfare of all
pupils
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Able to interpret and act
upon data for assessment
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To be willing to engage in
extra-curricular activities
Teaching
Experience and
background
Specific Subject
Expertise
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Personal
attributes
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Professional
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Other
Requirements
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
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The Academy Ethos and Vision
John Henry Newman Catholic College opened in January 2011. The College, in close
partnership with Bishop Challoner Catholic College in Birmingham, is rapidly achieving
its vision and ethos to become a very good school achieving high academic results
within a vibrant Catholic School community.
We are celebrating a dramatic improvement in GCSE results as 85% of students
achieved 5 or more CGSEs at grades A* to C. There has been a huge improvement in the
progress made in both English at 75% and Mathematics at 59%.
Consequently, the headline figure of 5 or more A* to C grades including English and
Mathematics rose by 28% to 57% - the best in the history of the school!
A number of students achieved remarkable results with a string of A* and A grades
The school has Academy Status which has given a major impetus to rapid and exciting
improvement to ensure that there is:
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a strong Catholic ethos based on the teaching of Jesus Christ and the Catholic
Church underpinned by Gospel values;
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Celebration in achievement and learning;
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a centre of excellence with links to local business and industry;
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a culture of high quality teaching;
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a very solid platform of progress in the core subjects and a well-planned
transition programme for primary schools;
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an innovative and flexible curriculum;
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a strong commitment to new technologies to deliver innovative approaches to
the curriculum;
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extensive work with local partners to promote lifelong learning and raise
aspiration in the local community.
Pastoral Support
Our Christian ethos and values underpin an approach to pastoral care of the students
that offer a holistic and enabling, nurturing environment. John Henry Newman Catholic
College has developed a strong personal tutor system backed up by a high quality
guidance and support team who offer information, advice and guidance in order to help
students to plan and manage their current and future progression through learning and
into work.
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Mathematics & Visual and Performing Arts Specialisms
The Specialism of Mathematics
The close partnership of Bishop Challoner Catholic College and John Henry Newman
College at curriculum level in this area is proving to be a significant mainspring in the
fast raising of attainment in Maths. The Maths Specialism is a main driver to ensure
enjoyment of mathematics across the school and to raise academic standards in this key
area.
The results this summer reflect the rapid improvement in standards across the
Academy since it’s opening and the determination of the whole of the community to
make John Henry Newman Catholic College a beacon of excellence in educational
improvement and practice. John Henry Newman Catholic College is already bearing fruit
and the Academy is looking forward to building on these excellent results as it
continues to go from strength to strength.
The Specialism of Performing Arts
The school places a high value on performance and the celebration of students’
creativity. A thriving Performing and Visual Arts faculty not only offers a platform for
the most able but also encourages all students to experience life enhancing
opportunities for expression, communication and diverse cultural enrichment.
The Art work produced by the students is truly stunning and reflects the major talent
that exists within the school.
The school is building links with local and national providers of the Arts to extend the
horizons of the students. In order to deliver an ambitious curriculum, the school plans
to make use of external Arts providers e.g. Artists in residence, visiting poets and drama
groups and the Solihull Music Service. Over time it is expected that the Academy will
secure strong links with regional and national arts organisations, such as the Midlands
Arts Centre, the Birmingham Royal Ballet, the Royal Shakespeare Company and the
Warwick Arts Centre.
Enrichment
A major character of John Henry Newman Catholic College is a rich and varied
Enrichment Programme, designed to promote students’ wellbeing and progression by
widening horizons and raising aspirations.
Post 16
The Sixth Form is a major area of growth and development. There are state of the art
facilities for Post 16 education in place. A sixth form of 200 students plus is envisaged.
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Partnership with Bishop Challoner Catholic College
The establishment of John Henry Newman Catholic College has cemented a formal link
between the two schools and created new opportunities for the advancement of both
institutions. Both schools benefit from extending the HEI and FE links, in particular with
Warwick University, Newman University College and South Birmingham FE College, to
transform the school into a centre of excellence and innovation.
Bishop Challoner Catholic College is supporting John Henry Newman Catholic College to
significantly improve its standard of teaching and learning. It has deployed experienced
staff, including senior leaders, curriculum leaders and Advanced Skills Teachers to
coach and mentor staff in specific subject departments. There are joint CPD
programmes to develop high quality pedagogical practice. In due course, John Henry
Newman Catholic College is envisaged as a centre of excellence for teaching and
learning, capable of supporting local schools.
Governance and Management
The Principal is responsible to the Governing Body of John Henry Newman Catholic
College. The Principal of Bishop Challoner Catholic College acts as a consultant Principal
providing on-going advice and guidance on the strategic direction and development of
the new school in its first year or two. The day to day management of the school is the
responsibility of the Principal with their Senior Leadership Team, including a Director
of Finance and Operations.
Working with the Local Community
John Henry Newman Catholic College is committed to playing a full part in its local
community and beyond to contribute fully to community cohesion. The school is using
its Performing Arts specialism and the state of the art facilities, including Theatre,
Recording Studio and Dance Studios, to enable it to develop as a key player in the
community. We are working with cultural organisations to provide a Youth Theatre and
facilities for other community groups including the local Catholic Primary School and
Parishes. We are planning, as part of our Performing Arts specialism, to promote, with
partners, a community outreach programme. Our extensive sporting facilities enhance
youth and community projects, including youth leadership development programmes
which are an important dimension of the school.
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SAFE RECRUITMENT PROCEDURE
John Henry Newman Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children and young people. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous
selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. This process is outlined
below, but can be provided in more detail if requested.
Disclosure
This post is classified as having substantial access to children, and appointment is subject to an
enhanced police check of previous criminal convictions (CRB). Applicants are required, before
appointment, to disclose any conviction, caution or binding-over including ‘spent convictions’
under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may
lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not
necessarily debar individuals from employment – this will depend upon the nature of the
offence(s) and when they occurred.
Shortlisting
Only those candidates meeting the right criteria will be taken forward from application.
Interview
1. Those shortlisted will take part in an in-depth interview process including a lesson
observation.
2. Candidates will be asked to address any discrepancies, anomalies or gaps in their
application form.
Reference Checking
References from the previous and current employer will be taken up for shortlisted candidates,
and where necessary employers may be contacted to gather further information.
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Contact Details:
John Henry Newman Catholic College
Chelmsley Road
Chelmsley Wood
Birmingham
B37 5GA
Tel: 0121 770 5331
Fax: 0121 770 0055
Email: office@jhncc.org
Website: www.johnhenrynewmancatholiccollege.org.uk
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Travelling by Car
Use either M6 J4 or M42 J6
Beware - other Junctions might seem suitable but it may be impossible to exit from them.
by Bus
96 or 97 from Birmingham City Centre to White Hart pub, Tile Cross (35 mins).
71 from Solihull or Sutton Coldfield to Cooks Lane (25 mins).
by Train
to Birmingham International then by taxi
or
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to Birmingham New Street then take the 96 or 97 bus (see above).
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