Teacher of English
Bishop Challoner Catholic School
Tower Hamlets
- Expired
- Salary:
- Inner London Pay Scale – MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 21 March 2017
Job overview
We seek to appoint an exceptional Teacher of English to join our thriving and high performing department.
As Britain’s first federated school, our campus embraces two schools, Boys’ and Girls’ with a co-ed Sixth Form. The school has 1483 students on roll, including 227 in the Sixth Form. We are a World Class School, holding the UCL Holocaust Beacon School status, and have most recently been awarded a ‘Quality Mark’. We work in effective partnership with several organisations including City in Excellence in Teaching and the 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.
English is a popular subject at Bishop Challoner, attracting high numbers at A level. 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.
This is a fantastic opportunity for both exceptional experienced or newly qualified teachers. You do not need to be a practising Catholic to apply.
(OFSTED, April 2014) – “In this high performing school, students make rapid progress and reach high standards in many subjects”
“Leaders and managers at all levels, provide the drive and ambition needed to ensure that this wonderful school continually improves”
We Offer:
- An established and comprehensive induction programme
- A strong commitment to your professional development and career management - excellent CPD and leadership development at all levels
- A supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded
- A working environment focused on Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all
- A positive and stimulating school climate which values the contribution of all staff
How to Apply:
To apply please request an application pack from Steven Jackson at bishopchalloner@hays.com, or you can contact Steven on 02072598770 for further information. Your completed application needs to be returned to Steven Jackson. Hays is our recruitment partner and manages our permanent appointments.
Closing Date: 12 noon on Tuesday 21st March 2017
You can also visit www.bishopchallonerfederation.towerhamlets.sch.uk for more information. Visits to the federation are welcomed.
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.
About Bishop Challoner Catholic School
- Bishop Challoner Catholic School
- 352 Commercial Road, Aldgate
- London
- E1 0LB
- United Kingdom
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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