Cover Supervisor Vacancy

14th May 2019Mrs D Curtis

St Edmund’s has a permanent vacancy for a Cover Supervisor.  We are an 11 – 18 Catholic Academy with 915 pupils on role including 112 in the Sixth Form. The successful applicant  will be joining St Edmunds Catholic Academy at an exciting time as we are part of the new Wolverhampton Catholic Multi Academy Company launching in September 2019.

We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to supervise students in the absence of their normal teacher in order that they can continue their learning by carrying out pre-set work.  You will maintain classroom management and follow up any incidents both positive and negative using the Academy’s systems. 

 

COVER SUPERVISOR – PERMANENT VACANCY – Vacancy Ref. ES013

Band E £21,693 – £23,866 per annum    (£18,576 – £20,437 pro rata)

37 hours per week (8.00am – 4.00pm term time only)

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

For more information, please contact Reception, at the company registered office: (c/o: St Edmund’s Catholic Academy; Compton Park, Compton Road West, Wolverhampton, WV3 9DU or call 01902 558888 x 124).  Application packs can be accessed via our Academy website:  www.stedmunds.org

 Completed applications can be returned by post to the registered office or via email to   [email protected]

Closing Date:  Monday 3rd June at 4pm

Interview Date:  Thursday 13th June 2019

 

More information can be found on our Vacancy page:

https://www.stedmundscloud.co.uk/jobs/cover-supervisor-3/

GSUS Live Experience A Great Success

7th May 2019Mrs D Curtis

On Monday 29th April the GSUS Bus Live, a purpose-built classroom equipped with touch screen tablet computers, was on site all week to deliver Religious Education (RE).

The GSUS Bus Live enabled students in year 7-10 and year 12 to experience an interactive RE lesson.  Students were able to look at three different topics Fear, Rejection and Forgiveness through the eyes of teenagers today and situations we may face in our everyday lives.

All students thoroughly enjoyed their experience on the GSUS Bus and have said that they would recommend other schools to make the most of this resource in school.

Click on the links below for more information for the GSUS Live experience.

http://www.countiesuk.org/schools-work/gsus-live/schools

http://www.countiesuk.org/schools-work/gsus-live/introductory-video

GSUS Bus Staff with Year 9 students: Mitchell, Mercyiah and Sofia

Students’ Visit Oxford And Cambridge Universities

7th May 2019Mrs D Curtis

A number of Year 10 students’ have recently visited Oxford University and Cambridge University.

On the 27th February and the 30th April respectively students spent the day looking at the building, learning about what is required to attend such a university and the courses on offer.

Both days were very informative and students’ found out a lot and it increased their knowledge about what is on offer in higher education and the benefits of getting such a qualification.

They represented the academy very well and were accompanied by Mr White on both trips, with Mrs Lowe going to Oxford and Miss Eddowes joining the group at Cambridge.

 

Year 10 Football Team Win the League

3rd May 2019Mrs D Curtis

We are very proud to announce that our Year 10 Football Team have won the league.

They were in Division Two and have done very well in ensuring that they finished on top. Credit has to go to all the boys who represented the academy on a weekly basis and to Mr Tolley who has guided this team for many years.

Well done!

Lenten Liturgy

29th April 2019Mrs D Ferris


On the last day of the Lenten term St Edmund’s came together as a whole community to listen, watch and participate in our Lenten liturgy before we departed for our Easter Break.
The liturgy was based on the Stations of the Cross. The stations were performed with compassion and dignity by a group of students from all year groups . After each station we reflected on contemporary struggles recalling the struggles Jesus faced as he walked to Calvery. A candle was lit and we prayed together.
Accompanying our performers were St Edmund’s Academy choir, performing songs from ‘Born For This’ with an amazing solo from Abigail Caligong.
The message of Easter and the Resurrection was established today – the Lord died and Rose for us to take away our sins and set us free.

Synod Catch Up

29th April 2019Mrs D Ferris


Pope Francis to the youth of today: ‘You matter and you are important’
In the last week of term, the Kenelm trust, Soli House team and visitors from America and Canada came to St Edmund’s to speak to students involved in Pope Francis’ Synod on youth. Last year our students had discussed what challenges and issues they face in today’s modern world as a child of faith. On this visit the team shared the Pope’s response to their questions and concerns in a new document ‘Christus Vivit’
The Pope highlighted the challenges that young people face offering this as a “letter from the father to his kids’. Pope Francis reminds us: ‘you matter and you are important, and the church think you are important’.
The students received feedback on the Pope’s message and the session finished with prayers and music.

Year 8 Careers Day Success

19th March 2019Mrs D Curtis

On Thursday 14 March St Edmund’s Catholic Academy held the first ever Year 8 Careers Day. The Kristian Thomas Sports Arena was host to more than 25 professionals who kindly agreed to hold a stall, displaying tools for their profession, and engage in conversation with students sharing their career experiences.

Students had the opportunity to ask the stall holders many questions and seek advice on subjects they may need to choose for their options in year 9.  Students then recorded the information in their books to note their aspirations for their future.

Special thanks to everyone who gave their time so generously to make the event a huge success.

 

 

 

 

 

Confirmandi

11th March 2019Mrs D Ferris


Confirmandi
On Monday 4th March, five of our students, along with students from SS.Mary’s and John’s Catholic Primary took their Sacrament of Confirmation. The Mass was celebrated by the Rt Rev Bishop David McGough. Bishop David had spent the afternoon with the students talking to them about the strength of Holy Spirit.
The students renewed the promises, which were made on their behalf, by their godparents during baptism; and then Bishop David prayed for the candidates, while stretching his hands over them
Each candidate knelt before the Bishop with his or her sponsor. The sponsor placed their right hand on their shoulder while the Bishop anointed them with the oil of Chrism. During the anoint, the Bishop addressed each by his or her confirmation name saying, ‘Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit’
After the Mass they continued their celebrations in the church hall.
On Thursday 14th March 4 more of our students will be receiving their Confirmation at St Michaels Catholic Church in Penn, along with the students from St Michael’s Catholic Primary at 7 o’clock. The RT Rev Bishop MC Gough will be the celebrant once again.
The students have been working hard with Mrs Ferris after school and during their lunch to complete their spiritual preparation confirmation.
We ask that you keep these students in your prayers that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit.

Debate Mate – UDL Round One

5th March 2019Mrs D Curtis

Last half term, twelve of our Debate Mate students competed in the first round of Debate Mate’s Urban Debate League.  Students worked in teams of four to debate topical issues with teams from other schools.

Our students raised many interesting points and one team even got into an inspiring debate about how Stormzy’s ‘Blinded by Your Grace’ is used by our school community as a part of meaningful worship.  All three teams performed extremely well and our school won five out of six debates.

We have recently been informed that St. Edmund’s Catholic Academy are currently placed third in the Urban Debate League for the West Midlands.  This is an excellent achievement and all credit goes to our Debate Mate students.  We wish them every success as they enter the second round of the competition on 11th March.

Macbeth Production Wednesday 10 April 2019

5th March 2019Mrs D Curtis
St Edmund’s Catholic Academy are proud to present this year’s whole school production of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
A dramatic story following Macbeth and his wife as they thirst for more power after being told that Macbeth will become King. Our modern day adaptation keeps to all of the original Shakespearean dialogue but takes place within a busy bustling office with Macbeth fighting to gain promotion.
We have a fantastic cast involving students from Year 7 all the way up to Year 13 and the show is co-directed by Jessica. This is a one night only performance and St Edmund’s first full Shakespeare play, we even have the added extra of performing in the Arena with the brand new lighting system in place.
If you are interested in coming to watch the performance, it will be performed on Wednesday 10th April, doors open at 6:15pm and the show will start at 6:30pm. The performance should finish around 7:45pm. There will be refreshments and cake on offer at the interval and tickets are £4 which can be purchased from the Performing Arts Office
To sum up the excitement of this production I will use a line from Macbeth ……”Something wicked this way comes”.