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Teacher of Design and Technology

Teacher of Design and Technology

Bishop Challoner Catholic School

Whitechapel, London Borough of Tower Hamlets

  • Expired
Salary:
Inner London Pay Scale
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2020 or sooner
Apply by:
23 January 2020

Job overview

Inner London Pay Scale – MPS/UPS
​Required September 2020 or sooner
Permanent Contract
Location - E1 0LB, Whitechapel, London Borough of Tower Hamlets


We seek to appoint a Teacher of Design and Technology (Product Design) who has a proven track record.  This post would suit both experienced and newly qualified teachers.

As Britain’s first federated school, our campus embraces two schools, Boys’ and Girls’ with a co-ed Sixth Form.  We are a World Class School, hold Beacon School status and work in effective partnership with several organisations including City in Excellence in Teaching and East London Teaching School Alliance. With 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.

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


We Offer:

• The unique opportunity to develop gender-related teaching and learning in a federation of two schools

• A strong commitment to your professional development and career management – excellent CPD opportunities including bespoke individual and team-based training programmes across all levels

• Support with post-graduate courses of study, including Masters Degrees

• Outstanding support from faculty teams and a designated mentor

• Opportunities to be involved with action-based research on topics that match your pedagogical interests

• Supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded

• A positive and stimulating school environment which values the contribution of all staff


Technology is a very popular subject at Bishop Challoner.  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 are looking for professionals with:

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

• High expectations of pupil attainment and behaviour

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

• The willingness to support our Catholic Ethos


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


How to Apply:

Your application is a direct permanent application to Bishop Challoner.

To apply please email your CV or request an application form from Ellie Field at bishopchalloner@hays.com, or you can contact Ellie on 02072598770 for further information. Your application is a direct permanent application to our school, Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Thursday 23rd January 2020

You can also visit www.bishopchallonerfederation.towerhamlets.sch.uk for more information.

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.


Contact Details

Ellie Field c/o Bishop Challoner Catholic Federation of Schools

352 Commercial Road, London, E1 0LB

E: bishopchalloner@hays.com

T: 020 7259 8770

About Bishop Challoner Catholic School

Bishop Challoner is a successful multicultural federation in the heart of the East End of London. We have approximately 1,450 students with a rich multicultural make-up – over 70 mother tongues in the school – reflecting the ethnic diversity of the local community.  Currently recognised in the top 100 most improved schools, Bishop Challoner Girls' School was proudly rated Outstanding in April 2014. As Britain's first federated school, our campus embraces a Boys' School and Girls' School with a co-ed Sixth Form.

Since its federation, Bishop Challoner has continually been successful in achieving exceptional levels of excellence both inside and outside the classroom, which has meant fine exam results and an enviable range of extracurricular activities, reflecting the energy and enthusiasm of staff and students. Described as “one of our boroughs gems”, we are at an exciting stage of our journey.

The wealth of knowledge, commitment and expertise that is the current hallmark of this community is also its on-going strength.  You will be joining a friendly and professional federation that is wholly committed to securing the best academic and personal development outcomes for young people.

OFSTED, April 2014: 

“In this high performing school, students make rapid progress and reach high standards in many subjects”

“Led by a truly inspirational Executive Principal, leaders and managers at all levels, provide the drive and ambition needed to ensure that this wonderful school continually improves”


For more information about opportunities at Bishop Challoner please contact Ellie Field, Recruitment Manager, 02072598770 / bishopchalloner@hays.com

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