Lark Hill RoadPrestonLancashirePR1 4HD

Tel: 01772 460181

Fax: 01772 204671

Email: hr@cardinalnewman.ac.uk

Web: www.cardinalnewman.ac.ukDear Applicant

We are delighted that you are considering completing an application for the post of Teacher of Physical Education and Sport to take up post from 1st January 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Cardinal Newman is a wonderful place to start (or to continue) your career and we welcome applications from applicants who are keen to gain a broad experience of teaching in an outstanding institution. We are a distinctive Catholic Sixth Form College, which welcomes colleagues and students of all faiths, and which has a real feeling of community and it is a happy, thriving and highly successful College.

At Cardinal Newman College we are committed to the development of the whole person and we value each student as an individual with a unique mix of skills and talents. Our students achieve outstanding results placing the College at the top of the performance tables out of over 400 Colleges nationally for the last four years. We were awarded Beacon Status in 2010 and the College enjoyed an ‘outstanding’ Inspection in May 2009. However, we are as proud of our students’ social, cultural and spiritual achievements as we are of their outstanding exam results.

We have a fabulous team of colleagues who give up an extraordinary amount of time to support their students and their fellow members of staff. The dedication and attention to quality they exhibit is what makes our College so successful.

If you meet the criteria of the post advertised and feel that you would enjoy working here, we hope you will make an application to join us. We welcome applications from experienced teachers, those who are new to the profession as well as those who are currently training to become a qualified teacher.

Completed application forms should be returned to the Human Resources Department (via email or post) by 9.00 a.m. on Monday, 17th November 2014. Interviews will be held in late November/early December 2014. We do ask that you accept, in the interests of economy, that if you have not heard from us by mid-December that you will not have been selected for interview on this occasion.

Should you have any questions which are not covered in the enclosed information please do not hesitate to contact the Human Resources Department.

Yours faithfully

Nick BurnhamPrincipal

Mission Statement

As a Catholic Sixth Form College we strive to be a centre of educational excellence for the community built on faith, respect and trust. We celebrate diversity amongst all out students and staff and seek to nurture

the gifts of each individual through high quality teaching and learning and dedicated pastoral care.

Values Statement

Cardinal Newman College is a community which aims to live out the gospel values of service and love. This means that:

The individual student is central to all our endeavours

The College values each individual as a unique person irrespective of gender, race, belief or ability and regards each person, made in the image and likeness of God, as worthy of the utmost respect

The College strives to develop each person intellectually, socially and spiritually through an inclusive programme of study and enrichment

The College values the spiritual journey of each individual and will offer opportunities for each to engage appropriately in their spiritual search

The College is committed to creating a culture that is open and welcoming, free from fear and from violence of any kind, in which all individuals feel safe, happy and secure

The College provides learning environments that are stimulating, enjoyable and challenging to students, fostering their creativity, imagination and search for truth

The College encourages individuals to contribute positively to the world in which they live, to challenge injustice and to seek out more co-operative, just and peaceful forms of human existence.

Sport and Physical Education at Cardinal Newman College

The Sport and Physical Education Department at Cardinal Newman Catholic Sixth Form College offers a range of courses to suit the individual needs and preferences of a wide range of students with differing interests, abilities and career aspirations. Students on AS and A2 courses follow the AQA specification, students on a variety of BTEC programmes follow the Edexcel Specifications. The vast majority of the provision is at Level 3, however, there are a number of Year 12 students who study Sport at level 2 alongside GCSE re-sits. The College also proudly offers Sports Academies in Boys Football, Netball and Basketball. The College is an AOC Sport affiliated member and the students represent the college in all sports at regional and national events. Traditional sports fixtures are an integral part of our extra-curricular provision; all teams play in regional leagues and National Competitions involving Wednesday afternoon fixtures.

The current student numbers in Year 12 at the college are as follows:

AS Physical Education 106

BTEC level 2 Diploma in Sport 12

Level 3 Diploma in Sport 10

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport 40

The current student numbers in Year 13 at the college are as follows:

A2 Physical Education 61

Level 3 Diploma in Sport 9

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport 43

The department is consistently graded Outstanding in Self-Assessment, all measures of success are significantly above National and SFC bench marks with Outstanding and Excellent ALPS grades for all level 3 courses. A culture of high expectations exists within the department, student progression rates onto course related Higher Education, training and employment is high. The department celebrates diversity of its students and nurtures their gifts and talents through a high quality educational experience. We are committed to placing students at the centre of all our endeavours; we have a proactive student voice strategy and involve students in quality improvement.

The person appointed must embrace the ethos of the College and be willing to share in and promote the gospel values on which the College is founded. They will become part of an extremely hard working, supportive, generous and very positive team who are highly flexible, determined to support all students to achieve their full potential.

Job Description and Person Specification

JOB DESCRIPTIONTEACHER

Responsible to: Head of PE and Sports Studies/Co-ordinator of Sports Academies

Main Duties andResponsibilities:

To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life.

To plan, prepare and deliver high quality lessons in order to achieve excellent student outcomes. To make a significant contribution to extra curricula sports To set and mark work in accordance with College and department Assessment policy, to record

work carried out and assessment of same. To develop rapport with individuals and whole groups in order to facilitate the learning process. To liaise with the Head of Department in contributing to the administration, necessary to support

the teaching and learning within the subject area. To attend and contribute to team, full staff and other relevant meetings. To communicate and consult with parents, carers, students as appropriate, including attendance at

Consultation and Open Evenings.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONTEACHER

Qualifications / Attainments:

The successful candidate should have:

A relevant degree A teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, DTLLS or equivalent)

Experience / Knowledge:

The successful candidate should be:

Able to demonstrate experience and/or an awareness of contemporary issues in Physical Education and Sports theory and practice.

Able to demonstrate a proven track record of successful student outcomes

An excellent classroom teacher with the ability to display a high level of skills in teaching, learning and assessment.

Competent in IT skills. Experienced in coaching Sport (desirable)

Personal / Skills / Attitudes:

The successful candidate should:

Display the values, attitudes and behaviour consistent with the Catholic Ethos of the College.

Have a commitment to Equality/Diversity and Safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults.

Have eligibility to work in the UK. Have Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (following appointment). Have a high level of communication and interpersonal skills. Have high expectations with an ability to enthuse and innovate. Have an ability to set and achieve high standards for themselves,

colleagues and students. Have a high level of organisational and administrative skills. Have a commitment to a student-centred approach to the learning

process. Have the ability to work effectively in a number of different teams. Have an awareness and understanding of current developments in

subject areas. Have the ability to manage student progress and achievement and

complete all relevant documentation.

About Cardinal Newman College

Cardinal Newman College is a Catholic Sixth Form College in the centre of the City of Preston. The College’s core activity is the provision of courses and learning opportunities for full time 16 – 18 learners, with courses offered during 2011/12 at Level 3 (98% of students studying at AS, A2, and BTEC), Level 2 (1% studying BTEC and GCSE), and an Essential Skills course for 50 young people with specific learning needs. At the start of the present academic year (2013/14), these proportions remained at roughly the same level, although enrolment increased significantly with almost 2,650 full time 16-18 learners. In addition to the 16-18 provision, (which accounts for about 99% at the College), the College offers a limited range of part time courses for approximately 115 adults within Skills for Life (ESOL).

Cardinal Newman College is the post-16 provider for the Newman Partnership, a working group consisting of the College and ten Catholic Partner High Schools. The location of these schools demonstrates the wide area from which the College draws a significant proportion of its full time 16–18 learners. Because of its distinctive ethos, its reputation, the levels of achievement, the support the College offers students and its provision of high quality courses, Cardinal Newman College is also an attractive option for learners who attend other high schools in Preston and the surrounding area. Year-on-year applications from these schools have increased significantly. A cultural and spiritual diversity has developed that has been of immense benefit to all of its learners, and to the local community.

An Outstanding College

The college has been at the top of the DFE League Tables for points per student for 3 years running and the last Ofsted Inspection in the summer of 2009 graded all areas as ‘outstanding’. It confirmed that there is a culture of high expectations and rigorous quality improvement in all areas. Standards, expectations and processes have continued to improve since then. Students achieve well above their (high) target grades and make a positive contribution to the College and

its wider community. Student attendance and behaviour are exemplary, illustrating that the Catholic mission and ethos of the College is lived out at all levels.

Value added measured by ALPS places the college in the top 1% nationally and success rates are well above national benchmarks. Every year over three quarters of the college’s students progress to Higher Education with many going on to the most prestigious institutions and courses.

Students study in a purposeful and diverse environment with a strong focus on respect in which every learner genuinely does matter. The team of specialist RE teachers live out the college’s commitment to ‘valuing the spiritual journey of each individual and offering opportunities for each to engage appropriately in their spiritual search’.

Our Community

Links with the local and Catholic partner high schools are very strong. The Principal meets regularly with Headteachers and the Newman Partnership heads meet to discuss and share a wide range of curriculum, pastoral and strategic issues. Relationships with college trustees, and with the Diocese of Lancaster are maintained through the foundation governors.

The College has outstanding links with its local and wider community and learners and staff fully contribute to this. Students at the College are continually seeking to engage in volunteer work within the community. The most recent example of this is demonstrated in college plans to deliver the Community Sports Leadership Award at the St Augustine’s Centre. Other voluntary work is continued in the local community by the CAFOD Group, Essential Skills, Health and Social Care, the Medical Society and Chaplaincy. The curriculum departments also contribute widely to the links with local community groups, charities and local primary schools.

As a Catholic Sixth Form College we strive to be a centre of educational excellence for the community built on faith, respect and trust. We celebrate diversity amongst all our students and staff and seek to nurture the gifts of each individual through high quality teaching and learning and dedicated pastoral care.

College FacilitiesOver the past few years the College has embarked on an extensive redevelopment programme which has seen our students benefit from state of the art facilities. St Augustine building hosts a variety of newly renovated classrooms and drama/dance studios as well as the original sports facilities. At the St James Art and Design Centre students work within a unique and creative atmosphere. Our Science and Maths subjects are all taught within the purpose built St Mary’s building, which is located opposite the main site. The St Cecilia building is a new £11 million development opened in March 2009 and has been a fabulous addition to the College facilities. The five storey building houses our new Music Academy, our Language courses (including laboratories and IT suites), English, Media, Film, Communication & Culture courses as well as our RE department. Along with classrooms and facilities for these subjects, there is also a TV studio, fully equipped photography

studios, music practice rooms, recording suites and performance studio. The main college buildings are centred on a Georgian Mansion within stunning grounds which include a lake and wooded areas. The newly developed grounds include picnic areas and landscaped gardens. Adjacent to this is the St Bede building. This area has been totally refurbished and now houses Religious Studies, Philosophy and Critical Thinking as well as Fine Art in state-of-the-art classrooms. It also provides students with a huge range of social spaces and catering options.

Staff at Cardinal Newman College

Cardinal Newman College has achieved its success through the hard work, skills, attitude and commitment of its 230 plus staff. We wish to work in an inclusive and transparent style of management that is open, consultative and encourages all staff to participate in the leadership and management of the college. The development of staff’s skills is a priority for the college and teams are encouraged to innovate and continuously improve Cardinal Newman’s curricular and pastoral offer to its students.

What our students say about Cardinal Newman College

I chose Newman because it gave me the opportunity to be inventive and take part in the student council. My favourite thing about college is all of the people you meet (there are lots of smiling faces) and it is a great place to learn – I will definitely miss it when I am gone! Next year I hope to study Neuroscience in Manchester.

Lauren O’Brien: Broughton - Studying A Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, German, General Studies, Critical Thinking

I chose Newman because of its welcoming atmosphere and friendly people. I would definitely recommend Newman to school leavers, the quality of teaching is brilliant and there are loads of things to do, I am a member of the choir and

I have taken part in lots of trips and visits. I hope to get into music production in the future.

Jack Caldwell: All Hallows - Studying A Levels in Music Technology, Maths, Physics, Business Studies

Newman is a place that consistently strives to improve itself, its got modern facilities, brilliant study support and dedicated staff. Plus it’s the only college in the area that allows you can mix BTEC and A Level courses. I hope to go on to university and then qualify to be a PE teacher.

Ashlyn Tarney: Christ the King - Studying A Levels in English Language & Literature, BTEC Sport

I liked Newman’s atmosphere, friendly staff and excellent facilities. I am now hoping to study Law and Criminology at university next year.

Sajeda Alli: Penwortham Girls’ - Studying A Levels in German, Psychology, Law, Business Studies

Newman gives you the freedom to express yourself, the teachers always support your dreams and you meet people with similar aspirations. Everyone is so helpful and encouraging, you feel like part of a family! After college I plan to take a gap year and then audition for a place at drama school.

Tara McKenzie: St Bede’s, Lytham - Studying A Levels in Drama & Theatre Studies, English Language, Digital Photography, Textiles

Whilst at Newman, I have been on two German exchanges and a History trip to Russia. I chose to come here because of Newman’s fantastic reputation for Modern Foreign Languages and its great atmosphere. There’s a brilliant choice of social activities and academic groups to take part in. I know that if I ever have a problem, my teachers are always willing to help! I now hope to study Languages at Royal Holloway University and then become an Interpreter.

Peter Holmes: Holy Cross - Studying A Levels in French, German, Italian, Spanish, History

Newman’s Football Academy really impressed me along with the college’s reputation for academic excellence and sporting opportunities. Next year, I am going to Florida to complete a football scholarship!

Luke Jenner: Archbishop Temple - Studying A Levels in Sport, Psychology, Geography, Maths

Newman is not just a college, it is a fantastic community. It doesn’t matter what music you like or how popular you were at school, everyone is equal! I would encourage anyone to study English Literature at college, the trip to Stratford to watch Shakespeare’s The Tempest was an amazing experience. After college, I am hoping to pursue a career in the Ministry of Defence.

Alex Walsh: Holy Cross -Studying A Levels in History, English Literature, Law, Dance