Job Description

Salary

MPS/UPS (31,650
- 49,084) + TLR 2

Basis

Full time

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Teaching - Other

Date posted

16/05/2025

Job reference

REQ20252

St. Bernard's Catholic High School - St Francis CMAT

Herringthorpe Valley

Road Rotherham

S65 3BE

Tel: 01709 828183

www.sbch.org.uk

Hours of work:

Full Time

Start Date:

September 2025

Contract:

Permanent

Reporting to:

Headteacher

Closing date:

Wednesday 21st May 2025 @ 9am

Interviews:

Friday 23rd May 2025



We are delighted that you are considering applying for the position of Assistant Curriculum Lead for RE at St Bernard's Catholic High School, within the St Francis Catholic MAT. This is a truly exciting time to be joining St Francis as a new Catholic Trust of 13 schools, growing to 24 schools in line with the Bishop of Hallam's vision for education.

We are at the start of our journey to create a community of schools who come together to share and develop practice to create an outstanding provision of education for our young people. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with committed and highly skilled leaders whilst also having the opportunity to enter into Trust Leadership in the future. As a Trust which is committed to talent spotting, nurturing and progression, this role may be suitable for current Curriculum Leaders, those new to Leadership or aspiring to Leadership.



St Bernard's is a high performing school with exceptional children and inspirational and loyal staff. As a small but significantly oversubscribed school we cater for children across South Yorkshire. St Bernard's has an excellent reputation amongst the local and wider communities of the Diocese. Not only do we strive for academic excellence, we also place equal emphasis on the development of our students as well-rounded individuals, recognised in our latest Section 48 Inspection, graded as Outstanding.



We are seeking to appoint an ambitious Assistant Curriculum Leader for RE to play a full role across the whole age and ability range. A creative and motivated teacher, you will have a commitment to academic excellence through progressive teaching and learning styles. You will also have the drive and ambition to support in developing our RE Department into a leading Curriculum Area within the school, locally and nationally. The role may also bring opportunities to work in a Trust wide Leadership capacity.

We are looking for an Assistant Curriculum Lead who:

Has the highest expectations of teaching and learning Is passionate about RE Is a practising Catholic and supportive of the school's Catholic ethos Is creative and can inspire both inside the classroom and out Has the desire and ability to help children of all abilities and backgrounds reach the highest levels of attainment and progress Is able to work with the Curriculum Lead to enhance curriculum provision for pupils at St Bernard's

We will offer you:

A wonderful, vibrant staff family A supportive and hard-working department and leadership team An ongoing CPD programme, tailored to individual requirements Benefits and opportunities through St Francis CMAT A calm, well-disciplined learning environment An opportunity to contribute to School Direct

How to Apply:

Please visit https://stfcmat.com/vacancies/ to obtain the Assistant Curriculum Leader of RE recruitment pack.

Alternatively, please visit www.sbch.org.uk/menu/vacancies or contact Sally Hofmann on 01709 828 183.



Please complete all relevant documentation by the closing date of

Wednesday 21st May 2025 @ 9am

and send to Sally Hofmann, St Bernard's Catholic High School, Herringthorpe Valley Rd, Rotherham, S65 3BE or email jobs@sbch.org.uk



Please note that

only

completed Catholic Education Service application forms will be accepted.



St Bernard's Catholic High 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 complete a DBS form in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.