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Teacher of Geography

Teacher of Geography

Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School

Lambeth

Salary:
MPS with the possibility of a TLR for the right candidate
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
10 October 2022

Job overview

Teacher of Geography

Inner London Pay Scale, Main Scale

with the possibility of a TLR for the right candidate

 Required as soon as possible / November 2022

This is a fixed term appointment to cover a period of maternity leave

 Bishop Thomas Grant is an OFSTED Outstanding, 11-18 mixed voluntary-aided, comprehensive high school for Roman Catholic 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, global world and develops them as independent and 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.

 Why apply for this position?

  • Our school has an outstanding ethos and environment for learning
  • The Geography Department achieves excellent results at Key Stages 4 and 5, significantly above national averages
  • 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
  • Geography at Bishop Thomas Grant is taught at Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level, with excellent numbers of students choosing Geography at both GCSE and A Level
  • The Geography Department is committed to delivering a relevant, diverse and engaging Geography curriculum which challenges all students to make good progress
  • We are a supportive and experienced department who enjoy working collaboratively. The collegiate ethos is an important part of the department


Bishop Thomas Grant School operates rigorous safeguarding procedures. Applications from experienced teachers and NQTs/ECTs are very welcome. 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 10 October 2022. 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.

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About Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School

Bishop Thomas Grant is an OFSTED Outstanding, 11-18 mixed voluntary-aided, comprehensive high school for Roman Catholic 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, global world and develops them as independent and 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.

Why apply for a position at Bishop Thomas Grant?

  • Our school has an outstanding ethos and environment for learning
  • The School achieves outstanding results at Key Stages 4 and 5, significantly above national averages
  • We are committed to developing the talents and potential of all our staff and place great emphasis on their wellbeing, personal development and CPD
  • Bishop Thomas Grant is a hugely oversubscribed school (in excess of 1000 Applications for 180 Year 7 places)
  • 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
  • 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

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