Religious Education Teacher

Contract type: Fixed term contract: 1.1.17 - 31.8.17 although it is expected that the contract will be extended beyond this.

Salary: MPS/UPS

Closing Date:  Midnight on Monday 7^th November 2016

Interview Date: Week beginning Monday 14^th November 2016

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic RE specialist looking to begin their teaching career or an experienced colleague looking for their next career move in a supportive and ambitious school.

St Mark's School is an 11-19 mixed comprehensive school where students thrive and reach their full academic and personal potential through the combination of a personalised, dynamic curriculum, quality teaching, enriching opportunities and high expectations.

The staff at St Mark's School are integral towards achieving our vision of inspiring students for future success. We are looking for a committed, talented and passionate individual to join our team: a teacher who will thrive at the prospect of developing confident, independent-minded learners with a spirit of ambition and adventure.

Our small class sizes mean all students have the opportunity for unrivalled mentoring and individual support to enhance personal development. We encourage personal creativity and welcome innovative, forward-thinking ideas from staff. Teamwork is also at the heart of everything we do and by working together we aim to secure a successful future for all our students.

The Governing Body is looking for an outstanding RE teacher with a track record of improving standards at Key Stages 3 and 4. The successful candidate will have a passion for teaching and its impact on learning and ensure that the school's ethos is firmly embedded in all that we do. Applications are welcomed from NQTs. Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• A track record of outstanding RE teaching
• Outstanding teamwork, capable of inspiring excellence in colleagues
• Being an enthusiastic and highly motivated professional
• The drive, determination and dedication to be a part of our Humanities Faculty and further improve academic standards across the school

In return, the successful candidate can expect:

• A comprehensive Induction Programme
• Outstanding professional support at every stage of your career
• A tailored Continuing Professional Development programme to develop you as an outstanding teacher
• Opportunities to work in a dynamic and supportive faculty
• A vibrant and dynamic student body that deserves the very best in teaching and support

The post is offered on a part time 0.6 FTE fixed term contract until 31st August 2017 in the first instance although we anticipate that it will be extended beyond this.

Applications are invited from talented and enthusiastic individuals who are willing to contribute to the wider life of the school, and who would like to be a part of this ambitious, friendly and supportive school. The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 7^th November.

For an open conversation about the role or to arrange a visit prior to application, please contact the Headteacher's Personal Assistant, Mrs Tracey Tigwell, on 01225 478414 or email: tigwellt@st-marks.org.uk to arrange a suitable time.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

An application pack is available from by clicking the apply button.

St Mark's, Bath is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of our students and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required for all successful applicants.