Teacher of History

We seek to appoint an exceptional Teacher of History to join our thriving and high performing department.

This is a fantastic opportunity for both exceptional experienced or newly qualified teachers. You do not need to be a practising Catholic to apply.

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, 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.

History is a highly popular subject at the school, attracting high numbers at A Level and GCSE. However, we are not complacent - working with a team of passionate and dedicated practitioners, you will contribute to the development of a department that aims to maintain its outstanding reputation. Our most recent results reflect our commitment to excellent teaching and learning, with 44% A*-A in the girls’ school, and 33% A*-A in the boys’ school, and 100% A*-B at A Level.

The History department at Bishop Challoner are committed to reflective and innovative practice, and work closely within the wider History education community: members of the department here have published within ‘Teaching History’ magazine, and are completing History Education Masters. We are passionate in taking History ‘outside of the classroom’ with all key stages: annually we run the Lessons from Auschwitz project, a trip to the WW1 battlefields, as well as a Berlin field trip for our Cold War A Level students, whilst also promoting the importance of local history in and around London and utilising nearby heritage sites.

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 Ellie Field at bishopchalloner@hays.com, or you can contact Ellie on 02072598770 for further information. Your completed application needs to be returned to Ellie Field. Hays is our recruitment partner and manages our permanent appointments.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Tuesday 31st January 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.

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