Curriculum Leader for Religious Education required for September 2021

Due to the promotion of the previous post-holder to Deputy Headship, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate teacher of RE to this exciting role.  It is an opportunity to lead a highly successful team, judged Outstanding in their RE provision by the Diocese of Brentwood (July 2019).

Applicants must be a practising Catholic and a parish priest’s reference will be requested.  Leadership scale may be considered for the right applicant.

The RE department achieves excellent results and the subject is a high priority for students and their families. They enjoy the lessons and want to do well. We are looking for someone who is ready to inspire and lead the RE team to ensure that our provision goes from strength to strength.

It would suit someone with a strong moral purpose who wants to actively contribute to the mission of the school, to help the whole community grow "In Holiness And Learning".

St Bonaventure's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share the commitment. The suitability of the candidate will be assessed throughout the recruitment process

All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

We expect that you will have evidence of excellent classroom practice and high expectations of pupil attainment and, if  you are overseas trained, we would need evidence that your professional qualifications are recognised in the UK by NARIC&/or the National Teaching Agency (NTA)

St Bonaventure’s is a popular provider of education within the London Borough of Newham and we are oversubscribed.

We are  currently a Teaching School and the lead school in the Agnus Dei Teaching School Alliance.

We have  a long and distinguished history of educating boys’, aged 11-16, in the East End of London.

Our thriving co-educational 6th Form is ethnically and religiously diverse, attracting students from across many local schools.

St Bonaventure's is recognised by the DfE, Ofsted, SSAT and the Teaching School Council for our investment in improving student life chances and the development of our staff.

We believe that our students have an entitlement to the very best education, with high expectations for all in our community.

We Offer:

An opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic, inspired and motivated team where staff genuinely feel valued and cared for.

• A minimum of 20% PPA for all teaching staff.
• A teacher friendly marking policy.
• No written reports to parents.
• A strong commitment to your professional development and career management.
• We will provide top quality CPD opportunities for you.
• We will encourage you to provide CPD to others; within our school, our borough, our diocese, our alliance and beyond.
• A school with outstanding teaching and behaviour for learning, with which all our staff and the wider community feel proud to be associated.
• All new teaching staff receive a Chromebook.
• Free refreshments for all staff.

St Bonaventure's School is only a short bus ride away from the site of the 2012 Olympics and the Olympic village and Westfield Shopping Centre in the vibrant area of Stratford.  Stratford is a transport hub with easy access to Central London which will be further enhanced by Crossrail.  This is an exciting area to live and work in.

Closing Date - Monday 26th April 2021 at midday

Interviews will be conducted in person on Tuesday 4th May 2021

We may call applicants for an interview before the deadline date if we are especially interested in their application