What is the job role?

Teacher of Business

Main Professional Scale

Full Time – Permanent

Required for:  September 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of teacher of Business.

Cardinal Newman is a popular 11-18 Catholic School and Specialist Arts College, set in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry. The school has an excellent reputation, built on strong, long-standing relationships with the local community and beyond.

You will join the school at an exciting time as we prepare for the development of a brand new school opening in January 2026.  You will also be joining the school as we celebrate a progress score of +0.51 (2023) and will join a staff body who support the school motto “We are all made for greatness.”

The school has an excellent reputation, built on strong and longstanding relationships with the local community and beyond. We are a Beacon Peace School and in our recent Section 48 inspection (March 2022) the school was recognised as outstanding. Inspection report comments include:

“Pupils know whom to go to if there is a problem, and they value the strong community spirit. They speak of solid relationships with their tutors and the extended community to which they belong, contributing to excellent behaviour.”

Who are we looking for?

We are looking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher of Business.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning, share a passion for the subject, as well as the ability to work as part of a team.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have the capacity to teach Business across all ages and ability ranges.

• Have excellent subject knowledge and be able to deliver an engaging curriculum.

• Demonstrate enthusiasm, energy and passion for their subject.

• Have fantastic classroom management and organisation.

• Willing to work as part of a very successful, supportive and friendly team.

• Promote the Catholic ethos of the school.

Cardinal Newman School can offer:

• A well-motivated body of students.

• A friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff.

• CPD programmes to support and develop teachers particularly for ECTs.

• A vibrant programme of extra-curricular activities, 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.

Cardinal Newman is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in 37 acre grounds in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry. This is a fantastic opportunity to help lead the school and make a significant contribution to the future success of the school. 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.

Previous applicants need not apply

Apply here: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147346/EDV-2024-CNCS-84090

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy should we receive an overwhelming number of applications before the closing date.

Sandpits Lane, Coventry, CV6 2FR Tel: 024 76332382    Fax: 024 76335626

Closing date: Wednesday 10th April 2024 at 9.00am

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council