Job Vacancies

FOUNDATION GOVERNOR VACANCY

Required for 2024

The Governors are seeking to appoint a Foundation Governor.

Foundation Governors play an important part in maintaining and developing the Catholic character of schools.

Governors do not need any formal qualifications – having appropriate relevant skills and experience, an interest in education, a commitment to prepare for and attend meetings, conduct school visits and attend training are as important.

To be a Foundation Governor you must be over 18 and a practicing Catholic. As part of the self-nomination process, you will need to give the contact details of your parish priest who can verify this.

If you are interested in standing as a Foundation Governor and/ or wish to find out more about what the role entails, please contact the Chair of Governors for further information governors@stbedesblackburn.com

For more information about the role of a Foundation Governor please click the link below

Governance – Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford

KS3 ACHIEVEMENT LEADER FOR SCIENCE

Required for Easter 2025

M1 to UPS 3, £31,650 to £49,084

TLR 2A £3,391

Targeted Recruitment Incentive Payment £4,000

The Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and inspirational full time, permanent Teacher of Science who will also have responsibilities within the department as the KS3 Achievement Leader.

You would join our highly successful Science department of 10 members of staff and 2 technicians. The science department is highly ambitious and learners achieve above national average results. We deliver both combined and separate science specifications at GCSE as well as a highly engaging KS3 curriculum. The science department has excellent facilities with well-equipped modern laboratories.

This role would suit an experienced teacher who is already a leader or someone with the aspiration and skillset to become a leader. All science specialisms welcome.

St Bede’s is a successful and heavily over-subscribed mixed, 11-16 school with a long history of academic success.  We have an excellent reputation in the community for the standards of behaviour and achievements of our pupils

St Bede’s takes several steps to ensure staff have a good work-life balance and feel valued including staff well-being windows, marking policies that utilise whole class feedback and reducing unnecessary lengthy written reports. The school offers excellent CPD opportunities throughout the year, actively supporting staff development to ensure they are well-prepared for any future promotional opportunities. This commitment to continuous professional growth helps staff reach their full potential and positions them for success in advancing their careers.

Applications are to be completed electronically and returned to: careers@stbedesblackburn.com

St Bede’s is committed to safeguarding children and young people and therefore this post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be expected to deliver an observed lesson on a topic chosen by the Head of Science to a high standard.

Closing date for applications: 9.00am Wednesday 29^th January 2025 

Interviews: Tuesday 4^th February 2025

MATHS TEACHER

Required for September 2025 or sooner if possible

M1 to UPS3, £31,650 to £49,084

Targeted Recruitment Incentive Payment £4,000

The Governors are seeking to appoint an additional full time, permanent, Maths teacher to the school’s headcount to further strengthen our Maths Department. The role would suit an established teacher with a proven record of excellent teaching or an ECT with drive and ambition.

• Are you an enthusiastic, highly motivated and inspirational Maths teacher?
• Do you want to join a highly successful Maths department of 9 staff who are all passionate about delivering a high-quality engaging maths curriculum to our pupils in both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4?
• The post offers the opportunity to join a school determined to improve on our success by committing to the ongoing development of all our staff with CPD opportunities and investing in high quality teaching and learning.
• St Bede’s takes steps to ensure staff feel valued and have a positive work-life balance, including staff well-being windows, marking policies that utilise whole class feedback and eliminating lengthy written reports. Other benefits include discounted gym membership and an Employee Assistance Program giving you access to free physio and counselling services.

St Bede’s is a successful and heavily over-subscribed mixed, 11-16 school with a long history of academic success.  We have an excellent reputation in the community for the standards of behaviour and achievements of our pupils.

 

Applications are to be completed electronically and returned to careers@stbedesblackburn.com

St Bede’s is committed to safeguarding children and young people and therefore this post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be expected to deliver an observed lesson on a topic chosen by the Academic Leader of Maths.

Closing date for applications:   9.00am Monday 27th January 2025

Interview date:  w/e Friday 31^st January 2025