Teacher Of Religious Education
The John Fisher School
Purley, Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Teachers Main Scale including Outer London Weighting
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2018 (or earlier depending on availability)
- Apply by:
- 26 February 2018
Job overview
THE JOHN FISHER SCHOOL
PEAKS HILL, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 3YP
Tel: 020 8660 4555
Fax: 020 8763 1837
Email: johnfisherschool@suttonlea.org
London Borough of Sutton
Students on roll: 1067
Sixth Form: 225
TEACHER OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Required from 1st September 2018 (or earlier depending on availability)
Our Mission is to “Aspire for Academic, Cultural & Sporting Excellence”
SSAT Double Award Winners 2015, Pupil Premium Award Winners 2016, National Rugby School of the Year and UNA Debating Champions 2017
We wish to appoint a Teacher of RE, who will join a department consistently rated as ‘outstanding’ by the diocese. The ability to teach a second subject would be welcome. Applications are invited from individuals of all faiths and none, who will support the catholic ethos of our school. The John Fisher School has a national reputation for the quality of its provision for religious education. This post represents an outstanding opening for a newly qualified teacher or an experienced teacher looking for potential career development within the department in a school where students enjoy learning and achieve excellent outcomes.
Our repeatedly oversubscribed School achieved 80% 5 A*-C (4+) including Maths and English in 2017 and the Sixth Form received an ‘outstanding’ ALP’s judgement in 2016. In our previous Ofsted Section 5 inspection both ‘Behaviour & Safety’ and our Sixth Form were judged ‘outstanding’. In our most recent monitoring visit (January 2018) Ofsted stated that the ‘…steady and reassuring approach ensures the strong commitment of staff…’ and ‘the teachers are welcoming and friendly, and it creates an atmosphere where you belong…’
In RE we achieve consistently outstanding results - in June 2017 72% A*-C. The department teaches The Way, The Truth, The Life at KS3, the EDUQAS Route B Catholic Christianity course at KS4, and at KS5 the OCR Philosophy and Ethics A-Level course. Religious Education is popular amongst all students and their experiences in a faith school are further enhanced through established retreat opportunities.
The department has three dedicated teaching rooms, with office space. Each teaching room is fully equipped with interactive white boards and audiovisual equipment and the department owns a wealth of resources to support learning.
We offer:
- A strong feedback culture and established rich programme of mentoring and training.
- A supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be nurtured and talents valued.
- A commitment to your professional development, leadership training and career management.
- The chance to network with outstanding practitioners as part of the ‘Partners in Excellence’ programme.
- Free access to our on-site gymnasium.
- Residential experiences available to Austria, Spain, Belgium, France, South Africa, Borneo and USA.
Please contact Janet Rigby, Office Manager on jrigby3@suttonmail.org to arrange a visit or an informal discussion with the Headteacher, Mr Philip McCullagh.
Salary payable is on the Teachers Main Scale, including Outer London Weighting.
Application forms and job details are available by downloading via the website on www.johnfisherschool.org/Career-Opportunities where further information on the school and department may be found. Completed application forms should be sent with a covering letter to Mrs Rigby by 12 noon on the closing date Monday 26th February 2018. Interviews will be held week commencing 5th March 2018.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and to equality of opportunity. An enhanced DBS will be required.
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About The John Fisher School
The John Fisher School is a highly sought-after Catholic boys’ school with around 1150 students on roll, including a thriving Sixth Form of over 200. Situated in Purley, South London, the school benefits from excellent transport links to central London and Clapham Junction, making it an ideal location for commuting staff.
Founded in 1929, The John Fisher School has a proud tradition of academic excellence, personal development, and strong community values. As a member of our teaching team, you will join a supportive, and committed staff body that is passionate about delivering the highest quality education.
Our curriculum is inclusive, ambitious, and designed to inspire a love of learning and a spirit of service. The school’s extensive co-curricular programme is a key strength, with particular distinction in sport and music. In recent years, we hosted the inaugural National State Schools Rugby Festival in 2024 and reached the national finals in the English Schools Basketball competition in 2025. Our musical tradition is equally strong.
At the heart of our school is our Catholic ethos. Mass is celebrated in our beautiful school chapel at least three times a week, with other sacraments regularly offered. This spiritual foundation permeates school life, helping to form young men of integrity, compassion, and faith.
Joining The John Fisher School means becoming part of a dedicated and professional team with a strong sense of shared purpose and community. We invite you to be part of our mission to nurture, inspire, and challenge the next generation.
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