Deputy Head Religious Education TLR 2B for right candidate September 2024

Due to relocation a fantastic opportunity has arisen to work in an outstanding department. We are seeking to appoint a passionate and dynamic Religious Studies, who can also assist the Head of Theology in planning the strategy for RE in faith school. The role is for September 2024. This would suit someone who is looking to develop their career although we would consider applications from outstanding newcomers to the profession.

The role is to support the Head of Theology in the College. RE is a fundamental part of College, with a department of 4 specialist RE teachers. RE is taught across all key stages from KS3 to KS5. It is a core subject for all students at KS4 and as well as A Level all 6th form students have core (non-exam) RE on their timetables. The ability to teach A Level RE would be desirable.

The successful candidate would be a passionate and dynamic teacher of Religious Studies and committed to raising the achievements of our students. You will be joining a strong, enthusiastic, subject specialist team with a record of accomplishment of success:

• Excellent CPD programme offers support with NPQ courses for staff at all levels.
• A Peter Jones Business Academy (part of a select group of schools nationally) providing exclusive resources, courses and competitions that enable all our students throughout the College to develop skills needed to be successful in their future lives. 
• Free use for staff of swimming pool and modern gym facilities

As a Catholic Lasallian College Religious Studies is an important subject at key stages 3-4 and popular at KS5. The successful applicant will be passionate about the subject, be well organised and willing to go the “extra mile” to ensure pupils achieve. In return, we offer a supportive climate and a commitment to helping your career develop.

We are looking for applicants who are highly motivated and ready to contribute to helping the College as we continue to build on our academic success.

Our most recent Ofsted in February 2020 rated the College ‘Good’ in all areas.

St Joseph’s College is one of the oldest boys Catholic Schools in the South with over 166 years of history. A successful 11-18 Boys’ School (Girls in the 6th Form) situated on the Croydon/Lambeth border, we are ambitious and dynamic with our eyes firmly placed on the future. The College provides a supportive working environment and we are committed to professional development. 

As a Catholic school, we place our faith in the person, realising that each life is unique and precious and as a Lasallian school, we welcome applications from all faiths and none.

We would welcome any potential applicants to visit or telephone the school for an informal discussion about this position. For full details on this vacancy or for more information please contact Mrs Smith, Headteacher's PA at psmith@sjc.ac

Please complete a school application form and submit to psmith@sjc.ac

Final closing date for the receipt of completed applications: 

Monday 20th May 2024 9am

Interviews will be very shortly after Deadline date

The College reserves the right to interview candidates earlier that Deadline date owing to the closeness to resignation dates.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role. Applications may be considered whilst the post is being advertised. SJC reserves the right to close the adverts earlier that the stated deadline.