St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College

St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College is based in North Kensington, within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The college has a Catholic ethos at its core, and a commitment to ensuring that every student gets a fantastic deal whilst they are studying with us.

The college offers a broad range of vocational and A level provision alongside a ‘passport to independence’ programme that includes enrichment, volunteering and work related opportunities.

St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College is recognised as a Good Provider following its inspection in January 2025.

Principal

Martin Twist

Values and Vision

The College’s mission is to enable all its students to achieve their greatest potential, inspiring them to wisdom, compassion and leadership in service to others. We aim to achieve this in a community defined by Catholic values which has the person and teaching of Christ at its centre.

Ofsted

We are incredibly proud to retain our Ofsted Good rating, following inspection in January 2025.

Ofsted has rated us as:

Overall Effectiveness - Good

• Quality of Education – Good
• Behaviour and Attitudes – Outstanding
• Personal Development – Outstanding
• Leadership & Management – Good
• Education programmes for young people - Good
• Provision for learners with High Needs – Outstanding

“Students thrive in an inclusive learning community that is guided by Catholic values. Staff are aspirational for their students, resulting in students who are highly motivated and ambitious.” – Ofsted, January 2025

Why join our team

At St Charles, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where both our students and staff can thrive. As a part of our dynamic academic community, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students, contribute to our welcoming community, and be part of a passionate team committed to excellence in education.

Whether you’re looking for a department position, an administrative role, or an opportunity in campus services, we offer a variety of positions to help you grow professionally and personally. At St Charles, we value diverse perspectives, encourage creativity, and support work-life balance.

By joining us you can benefit from:

• Teachers work from home one day a week
• Inner London weighting salary enhancement
• Company Car Scheme
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Pension scheme
• Free use of on-site gym facilities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• College Wellbeing Committee
• Access to outstanding professional development opportunities from Teach South East, including Initial Teacher Training, ECT support, participation in external subject hubs, and the full range of NPQ programmes
• Comprehensive CPD programme

What staff say about us

“St Charles is a wonderful place to work, offering a warm, supportive, and welcoming environment. The community here is truly special, with respectful and motivated students who make teaching a joy. The staff work closely together, fostering a strong sense of teamwork and collaboration, which creates a positive atmosphere where everyone feels valued. If you’re looking for a place where you can make a real difference and be part of a dynamic, caring community, St Charles is the perfect fit.” – Head of IT

“Come and work at St Charles College if you want to have the professional challenge of supporting an inclusive college cohort in an ambitious learning environment to meet their future challenges in a competitive London market. The college is led excellently and the staff body is supportive and full of positive energy.” – Associate Assistant Principal

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