Teacher of Art and Design

To start April/July/September 2023

Inner London Pay Scale – MPS/UPS

E1 0LB, Whitechapel, London Borough of Tower Hamlets

There is a wave of change and improvement at Bishop Challoner, can you be part of our journey of improvement?

The Governors seek to appoint an exceptional Teacher of Art and Design who has a proven track record of good or outstanding classroom practice. This post would suit both experienced teachers and ECTs.

Following a period of significant change Bishop Challoner Catholic Federation of schools are continuing to evolve and improve. The two schools will merge from September 2023 creating one co-educational school. We have 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.

Art and Design is a popular subject at Bishop Challoner, attracting high numbers of GCSE students. Working with a team of passionate and dedicated practitioners, you will join a highly successful department and contribute to its development by offering an innovative and thought-provoking curriculum and an engaging learning environment. We have excellent links with universities, local galleries, such as Chisenhale and Whitechapel gallery and are part of THAT network (Tower Hamlets Art Teachers).

This is a fantastic opportunity for exceptional teachers. You do not need to be a practising Catholic to apply.

Ofsted (2021) Quoted:

-“Pupils value their education”

-“Positive about the changes and routines that new leaders introduced”

-“New leaders and governors are ambitious and have set high expectations for all. They set about making important changes and have brought about notable improvements”

We Offer:

·      All new teachers will be supported through our Early Careers Programme

·      A strong commitment to your professional development and career management - excellent CPD opportunities including bespoke individual and team-based training programmes 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

We are looking for professionals with:

·      The willingness to support our Catholic Ethos and mission

·      Evidence of excellent classroom practice or the potential to achieve it

·      A track record of successful student outcomes across the Key Stages

·      High expectations of student attainment and behaviour

·      Passion for providing an extensive amount of extra-curricular opportunities for our young people

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

How to Apply:

To apply, you are required to complete our school application form. Please request an application pack 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.

Please note that we do not accept the TES application form.

-Closing Date: 12 noon on Tuesday 21st February 2023

Please note that there are no parking facilities at the school, but we are lucky to be served by a number of transport links including Bus, DLR, Overground and Tube.

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.