Teacher of Religious Studies

Opportunities for additional responsibilities for the right candidates

Your new school

St Paul’s in an outstanding Catholic school in the heart of South East London (Denominational Inspection 2018). The school is a positive learning environment where pupils are well cared for, our inclusive approach and attention to pupils’ welfare runs through all aspects of the school. We are proud of our continuing journey of academic success and outstanding progress. In summer 2022, our students outperformed 2021s teacher assessed grades, and 2019s public exam results. 76% of students achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and Mathematics, 88% of students achieved a grade 4 or better in English, 78% of students achieved a grade 4 or better in Mathematics and Attainment 8 score is 50.36.

Your new role

We are looking to recruit highly motivated and inspirational teachers of Religious Studies who are looking to help expand our subject teams in preparation for our 2023/2024 curriculum developments. Our core subjects underpin the exceptional work of the school to inspire and empower young people through learning. The successful candidates will work alongside the respective Heads of Department and other experienced staff members to deliver the curriculum across KS3 and KS4, whilst also playing a major role in supporting the Catholic Life of our school.

Please note that there are potential leadership opportunities (including TLRs) within the school currently should successful candidates demonstrate the necessary skills and experience.

What we offer

• Excellent opportunities for professional development, including the Walkthru programme and resource support packages.
• Private healthcare benefits.
• Breakfast and lunch for all stuff in the Academy Restaurant
• Access to our on-site Gym facilities
• The Elizabeth Line is on our doorstep, giving both flexibility in travel and access to a wealth of places across London, Heathrow, Reading, Slough, Kent and the South East. This supports a vibrant social and recreational lifestyle alongside the benefits of transforming the lives of young people.

St Paul’s Academy seeks to serve young people from both the Catholic and the local community, welcoming all those who embrace its values and share its quest for excellence:

• To provide opportunities for young people to develop the knowledge, skills and wisdom necessary for effective learning.
• To enable learners to develop their intellectual, social, moral, spiritual and physical potential to the full in order to become proactive members of both the local and wider community.
• To increase aspirations by exploiting educational innovations and opportunities in the best interests.

In 2017 Ofsted reported that we are a Good school where an “inclusive approach and attention to pupils’ welfare run through all aspects of the school. With support from the senior leadership team, you have ensured that the school continues to be a positive learning environment where pupils are well cared for”. In the Section 48 Inspection (March 2018), the headline was St Paul’s is an outstanding school.

How to Apply

To apply, you are required to complete our school application form.

Please request an application pack from Brett Coventry at brett.coventry@hays.com or call Brett on 020 3818 7040 for more information.

Your application is a direct permanent application to St Paul’s Academy (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.

Equalities: To be able to demonstrate a commitment to the principles of Equalities and to be able to carry out duties in accordance with the Council’s Equalities Policy

St Paul’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; it expects all members of staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.