About the team we are recruiting to

Number on roll 1450 (with 227 in the Sixth Form)

Teacher of Religious Education

Main Professional Scale

Full Time – Maternity Cover

Permanent may be considered at the end of the maternity period

Required: September 2023

The Governors are seeking to appoint an excellent teacher to join our dedicated, enthusiastic and committed Religious Education department. The ability to teach across all the key stages would be an advantage. The successful candidate will be joining a team that is highly regarded by the Diocese and plays a significant role in school and community life.

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.

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?

The successful candidate will:

• Have a passion for their subject.
• Have excellent relationships with students and a belief that everyone can succeed.
• Be a great team player and work with other key colleagues to support the development of teaching and learning within the department.
• Be able to teach all key stages.
• Be a skilful and committed practitioner, able to inspire pupils, manage a busy workload, be well organised, prepared to go the extra mile and love teaching.

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.

Application packs are available to download below or via the school website www.cncs.school

Completed application forms should be sent to Genna Wheeler, Assistant Business Manager genna.wheeler@cncs.school 

Closing date for applications:9.00am on Tuesday 20^th June

Sandpits Lane, Coventry, CV6 2FR

Tel: 024 76332382

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