Head of Faculty – Religious Education

Head of Faculty – Religious Education
To start September 2020 or sooner
Inner London Pay Scale plus TLR 1d (£13,654)
Whitechapel, London Borough of Tower Hamlets

We seek to appoint an outstanding Head of RE who has a proven track record.  You will need to be able to lead an already vibrant RE department and be a hardworking enthusiastic and ambitious teacher.  Applications are considered from both exceptional existing or aspiring leaders in RE.

As Britain’s first federated school, our campus embraces two schools, Boys’ and Girls’ with a co-ed Sixth Form.  We are a World Class School, hold Beacon School status and work in effective partnership with several organisations including City in Excellence in Teaching and East London Teaching School Alliance. With state of the art buildings and facilities and a team of innovative, experienced and dedicated professional staff, Bishop Challoner is an exciting and supportive environment in which to work and develop your career.

We are looking for professionals with:
•    Support of our Catholic Ethos
•    Experience of leadership in curriculum development in RE
•    A good track record of monitoring students progress to ensure all achieve
•    The ability to lead and motivate staff
•    Evidence of excellent classroom practice – good and outstanding practice only
•    High expectations of pupil attainment and behaviour
•    Experience of leading liturgies
•    Experience of participating in and leading retreats
•    Good organisation and communication skills

Bishop Challoner is a successful, vibrant multicultural federation in the heart of the East End of London.  Proudly rated as ‘Outstanding’ in April 2014. Our exam results are impressive, with an 85% pass rate in Religious Education, August 2019.

We offer:
•    An established and comprehensive induction programme for NQTs and other new staff
•    An established ECT programme (Early Career Teacher Years 2 - 4)
•    A strong commitment to your professional development and career management - excellent CPD and leadership development at all levels
•    A supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded
•    A working environment focused on Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all
•    A positive and stimulating school climate which values the contribution of all staff

If you have the passion and drive to contribute to the future development of RE at Bishop Challoner, we look forward to hearing from you. 

Applicants will need to be practising Catholics. 

How to Apply:

Your application is a direct permanent application to Bishop Challoner.

To apply, please request an application form from Ellie Field at bishopchalloner@hays.com or call Ellie on 0207 259 8770 for more information. Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments and they manage our advertising.

Closing Date:         Friday, 31st January 2020 at 12 Noon
Interviews W/C:    3rd February 2020    

Our federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

The Governing Body is an Equal Opportunity Employer.