Teacher of RE

Teacher of Religious Education

Inner London Pay Scale

Main Scale 

with the possibility of a TLR for the right candidate

September 2022

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. This has created a very strong, caring and cohesive community, with Gospel values permeating all aspects of life which is intrinsically linked with the school motto: “To unite all things in Christ” (Ephesians 1:10).

Religious Education is central to school life at BTG and we seek to appoint a full-time, enthusiastic, well-qualified Teacher to teach across all key stages in the subject, and to bring enthusiasm and commitment to our outstanding RE Department. 

Why apply for this position?

• Our school has an outstanding ethos and environment for learning.
• The Department is a strong and thriving department made up of eight teachers and achieves outstanding results at Key Stages 4 and 5.
• The members of the RE department aim to support the mission of Catholic education so that students can leave us as well informed young people, with a sense of responsibility, service and social awareness and can relate what is taught to their lives in the multi-faith and multi-cultural society in which we live.
• Students perform well at all key stages and enjoy a variety of drop down days including retreat days to Aylesford. Students at both KS3 and KS4 have 3 lessons per week and 6 lessons at KS5.
• 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.

Bishop Thomas Grant School operates rigorous safeguarding procedures.  Applications from experienced teachers and NQTs 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. If you have any questions 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 6 June 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.