English - KS3 Coordinator

English - KS3 Coordinator

Inner London Pay Scales - MPS / UPS depending on experience

plus TLR 2b Allowance (currently £5,189 per annum)

 Required for April or September 2023

 Bishop Thomas Grant is an outstanding, 11-18 mixed Catholic comprehensive high school for students from 11-18 under the Trusteeship of the Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark. Bishop Thomas Grant School consistently achieves outstanding academic results way above local and national averages in every subject area. Our curriculum equips students with skills for the modern world and develops them as independent critical learners and confident communicators.

 At the heart of the school is its distinctive Catholic ethos, which in turn is supported by the excellent relationships which exist between staff and students. Our shared vision for the school supported by the staff, students, parents, and governors, has created a very strong, caring and cohesive community, with Gospel values permeating all aspects of life.

 The school is committed to the continuous improvement of resources and to the development of staff skills through high quality CPD sessions; the wellbeing of staff is also paramount and opportunities and measures are put in place to ensure this.

 The Governors of Bishop Thomas Grant School wish to appoint an ambitious teacher who will join a dynamic and welcoming English department to teach English across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher ready to provide leadership and management support to our Head of English.

We welcome applications from those already in a position of management as well as English teachers ready for the next step in their career development. The school prides itself in developing well-balanced middle leaders who grow through effective training, coaching and mentoring.

Why apply for this position?

•  Our school has an outstanding ethos and environment for learning
• The English Department achieve excellent results at Key Stages 4 and 5, significantly above national averages
• English has a significant uptake at KS5 with many students going on to study English at University
• The English department have an extensive suite of teaching rooms, all located around the central hub of the school library
• Our school provides outstanding pastoral support. This helps all students to remain engaged and motivated to learn. Their exceptionally positive attitude to learning is a major contribution to their achievement
• Students behave extremely well in and out of the classroom. They feel safe and show high levels of respect for each other, their staff and the school environment
• We are committed to developing the talents and potential of all our staff and place great emphasis on their wellbeing
• Bishop Thomas Grant is a hugely oversubscribed school
• Parents have very positive views about how well the school cares for their children and enables them to achieve very highly
• Our Sixth Form is outstanding

Bishop Thomas Grant School operates rigorous safeguarding procedures. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. Applicants do not have to be Catholic but should be committed to working within the Catholic ethos of the school. For further information regarding the post, please contact the PA to the Headteacher, Mrs Jacqueline Sylvia: jsylvia@btg-secondary.lambeth.sch.uk . 

Closing date for applications is 8.00am on Monday 20 February 2023. Please send completed applications to Mrs Jacqueline Sylvia: jsylvia@btg-secondary.lambeth.sch.uk . We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.