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Team Leader of Physics

Team Leader of Physics

Coloma Convent Girls' School

Croydon

  • Expired
Salary:
Outer London Pay Scale + TLR
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Easter or September 2023
Apply by:
29 January 2023

Job overview

Coloma Convent Girls’ School is an oversubscribed and successful 11–18 all-girls' comprehensive school which has been consistently recognised as one of the top-performing non-selective secondary schools in the country. In December 2022, The Times released its ‘Parent Power Schools Guide’ to the top 1600 UK schools based on 2022 exam results. Coloma was ranked 2nd in the best girls’ comprehensive category and 39th in the best comprehensive school category.

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated Physics teacher to join one of Coloma’s most successful departments. This summer, 67% of our A-level Physics students achieved an A*-B grade whilst at GCSE an impressive 72% achieved a Grade 7 or above.

The successful candidate will;

  • be able to teach Physics across the age and ability range up to KS5;
  • have excellent subject knowledge, written and verbal communication skills;
  • understand the importance of monitoring student progress and effective intervention;
  • enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues across the science faculty.

Applications will be considered from both existing Team Leaders/Heads of Department as well as experienced teachers who are looking for career progression. Coloma welcomes applications from colleagues of all faiths or non-faith backgrounds who will actively support the ethos and values of the school.

We Offer

  • A community which is on a rapid journey of improvement with a genuine commitment to being even better.
  • A school with a strong commitment to your professional development.
  • A working environment focused on Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all.
  • The opportunity to work in a team where your skills, enthusiasm and hard work will be appreciated.
  • The opportunity to work within the largest cosmopolitan centre outside of Central London, undergoing substantial redevelopment, growth and change.
  •  A school that invests in enrichment and extra-curricular activities.

Our MAT

Coloma Convent Girls’ School is proud to be part of the South East London Catholic Academy Trust (www.selcat.org.uk) which has a clear vision with Christ at the centre of all our work, leading to the development of a family of schools that work equitably, collaboratively and in communion to serve the children, families and staff in our care. Our schools are remarkable places of learning and love.

For more information about Coloma, please visit www.coloma.croydon.sch.uk or contact Mrs V Davis, Headteacher’s PA, via email: vdavis@coloma.croydon.sch.uk with any queries.

To apply, please complete our online application form via the apply button.

Closing date: Friday 3rd February 2023

Interviews: Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th February

Please note: We do not accept applications via agencies.

Coloma reserves the right to commence or complete the recruitment process at any time prior to the closing date. 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share the commitment. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check.

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About Coloma Convent Girls' School

Coloma is highly successful and has been praised by many over its 150 years of history. The school has been granted national excellence awards for the last two years and was described by our latest Ofsted report as having an 'outstanding ethos'. This has meant, and continues to mean, that every member of the school community is motivated to see that they can make a positive difference through love, commitment and service.

We share a belief that we are children of God who seek to live in the way His Son Jesus taught us. Hence prayer, respect for one another, integrity, kindness and compassion are greatly valued.

Coloma is proud to be part of the South East London Catholic Academy Trust (www.selcat.org.uk)

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Applications closed