Teacher of General RE- Philosophy, Theology and Ethics

Applications from all faiths are welcomed

Applications from ECTs are welcomed

At Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College our aim is to offer a ‘World Class Catholic Education’ by providing the best care, support and outcome for each individual student. As a Catholic College we make Christ known to all members of our extended community through the way we work and the way we act. The virtues of faith, hope and love are at the centre of our teaching, support and guidance.

Notre Dame is not just about gaining qualifications and passing exams. We believe in developing the whole person through the nurture of the virtues to develop ‘good character’. General RE which we call PTE (Philosophy, Theology and Ethics) encourages personal development through social, spiritual and moral growth, and develops important core skills and knowledge which add to the breadth of education. All students study PTE weekly and work towards their Stella Maris Leadership Award, which was recently described by Ofsted as ‘innovative’ and clearly ‘valued by students for developing their full potential as a member of society.’

What is PTE?PTE stands for Philosophy, Theology and Ethics. It is an exploration of faith programme that aims to give post-16 students an opportunity to reflect on the deeper questions of life, such as who we are, why we are here, and how we want to live our lives and conduct our relationships. The emphasis in the lessons is on active participation and learning from each other, and, on occasion, visiting speakers. The importance of PTE lies in two main areas. The first is that it augments and supports the distinctive ethos of the College; that we are a community which puts the human being at the centre of all we do, helping to develop values, attitudes and character separately from the main examination subjects. The second is that PTE is the only lesson where the students can meet people outside their chosen subjects, thus allowing them to develop wider relationships and encouraging inclusivity and understanding among our diverse student population.

Through the PTE programme, students will be presented with further opportunities to explore and live out their faith. All students are encouraged to engage with social action, working with the community of Leeds and engage in the numerous charities and volunteering opportunities, including the annual pilgrimage to Lourdes – this year over 30 students have volunteered to attend.

MAIN DUTIES

Teaching and Learning :

· To provide high quality learning, teaching and assessment in accordance with the duties of a main scale teacher and in accordance with the College’s policies

· To have regard to the principles and values expressed in the College’s Mission Statement.

· To monitor and track each learner’s achievement according to departmental assessment methods and attendance in order to ensure each learner is able to fulfil their potential.

· To contribute to the development of high-quality resources, including schemes of work and teaching, learning and assessment resources and strategies

· To contribute to the further development of the subject through enrichment, to maximise student’s engagement.

· To contribute to the planning activities of the department, reflecting the needs of the students and the aims and objectives of the College.

· To embrace a varied range of teaching and learning styles appropriate to the post-16 learner through the development of a team culture including the appropriate integration of ILT into programmes of study.

· To work as part of a team and to contribute to effective working relations.

· To undertake an appropriate programme of teaching in accordance with the duties of a main scale teacher.

· To undertake the assessment of students’ work in accordance with the College’s assessment policy.

Quality Assurance and Professional Development:

· To actively participate in staff development activities.

· To participate in the College appraisal system.

· To contribute to the process of the setting of targets within the department and to work towards their achievement.

· To develop effective teaching and learning styles.

· To contribute to and participate in the College’s procedures for lesson observation.

· To maintain accurate and up to date information concerning students and their progress.

· To contribute to the College liaison and information events e.g. attendance at the Open Morning and Parents’ Evenings

· To contribute to effective communication and consultation with parents of students when appropriate. This includes report writing and attendance at Parents’ Evenings or other occasions designated by the College.

Other:

· To have regard to the principles and values expressed in the College’s Mission and Ethos Statement.

· To demonstrate a commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons in line with College policy

· To have full regard for the College’s Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety requirements

· To assist in liaison with partner schools, higher education, industry, examination boards, awarding bodies and other relevant external bodies where appropriate.

· To attend meetings in accordance with the College meetings’ schedule.

· To contribute to the provision of a stimulating teaching environment whilst adhering to the Health and Safety policy of the College.

· To perform such other duties as may be reasonable assigned by the principal which reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level of responsibility.

This may be subject to revision depending on the future needs of the post and the College. Any changes will be discussed with the post-holder prior to implementation.

What we can offer you;

Staff and their welfare are paramount to a successful and happy college.

These are just some of the benefits offered to staff, along with some key facts:

• Free on-site car parking

• Located in the University District of Leeds and close to Leeds City Centre (easily accessible by public or private transport)

• The framework for Ethical Leadership in Education underpins everything we do

• The College has been rated again as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted (March 2022 and September 2024) and is always oversubscribed.

• The West Yorkshire Travel Plan Network which gives 12% discount on Annual Metro Cards

• Cycle to work scheme

• On-site canteen facilities, with a separate Starbucks café

• Feel good lunches - every half term (Different days on rota)

• Training and CPD

• Enhanced sick pay above statutory entitlement

• Enhanced payment for maternity, paternity and adaption leave (subject to qualifying period)

• Flu jab re-imbursement

• Various wellbeing initiatives, some staff led (i.e. yoga, knitting, College choir, Time to talk/ Mental Health and Wellbeing) + support to chosen charity of the year (voted by staff) with money raising initiatives.

• On-site College counsellor (mainly for students but staff can benefit from this or use the services of our EAP*)

• *Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured offers free and confidential advice available 24hrs, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

• Various discount platforms offering savings across a broad range of categories, including retail, fitness, well-being, and more (Blue Light, UniDays etc)

• Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) – Teachers only

• West Yorkshire Pensions – Support staff only

• Access to the beautiful chapel with regular services for staff to attend

• End of year College BBQ for staff + Mission and Ethos ' day, Staff Retreat Day

• Lots of celebration and fundraising reasons for cake baking (or just eating!)

COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION FORM

To apply for a job, you must be eligible to work in the UK.

The application form plays a most important part in our selection process. Please do not send us your standard CV (curriculum vitae). It is vital that you fill in the form as fully and accurately as possible.

At the initial shortlisting stage, we will pay particular attention to how well your experience and skills fit the criteria of the Person Specification and you should address each of these clearly in your application.

The College is committed to Safeguarding and promotes the welfare of young people and expects all staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment.

In promoting equality, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Protection of Children and Young Persons procedures. If you are selected for interview you will be required to consent to the necessary enquiries being made.

Completed applications should be returned via TES

Applicants who have not been contacted within four weeks of the closing date should assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.

Closing date: 9am on 27th April 2026

It is intended that interviews will take place week beginning 27th April 2026

Thank you for your enquiry and interest in this post