Teacher of Religious Studies
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
London
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS Inner London
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 17 May 2024
Job overview
Teacher of Religious Studies
Full-time, Permanent
Required for September 2024
MPS/UPS – Inner London
The post is suitable for both experienced teachers and ECT’s.
Do you have a passion for Religious studies and are excited by the way this develops critical thinking and the ability to discuss deep questions that are central to today’s society??
Do you want to work in a vibrant establishment in the heart of central London, with strong traditions and values?
Do you want to join a high achieving and hugely popular department, which gains excellent academic results, with impressive resources and diverse extra-curricular programmes?
This highly successful multi-cultural comprehensive school is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and ambitious teacher to deliver Religious studies at Key Stage 3/4 and Philosophy and Ethics to KS5. The successful candidate will be a strong classroom practitioner, enthusiastic about their subject and take an active part in our caring and inclusive school community, located in the heart of London. We provide a comprehensive and supportive induction programme for all new members of staff. You will also have access to a rich and varied CPD programme within the school and Southwark Schools Learning Partnership. Our Progress 8 score for 2023 was +0.74 and whilst we are immensely proud of the progress made by our students, we are not complacent.
For details and application forms please visit www.tes.com or contact the school via email at apply@ssso.southwark.sch.uk. Closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 17th May 2024.
Interviews will take place the week commencing Monday 20th May 2024.
Our school is committed to the safeguarding of children so all our appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. We are committed to Equal Opportunities.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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About St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
- St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
- New Kent Road
- London
- SE1 4AN
- United Kingdom
St Saviour’s and St Olave’s is a popular oversubscribed Church of England comprehensive girls’ school with Specialist Science Status. The school has interesting roots going back to 1562 under the Charter of Elizabeth I. Every member of the community is valued and there are high expectations of all and from all. The ethos of the school is built on Christian principles; care and support; challenge with academic rigour and excellent relationships throughout the whole school community. Students have said that they feel safe and appreciate having a voice in the school.
The school is an oasis for staff and students in the middle of inner London. We are an inclusive multi-cultural school which admits students of other faiths and no faiths as well as Christians.
The school takes full advantage of a host of world class educational and cultural opportunities. We are recognised as providing outstanding enrichment involving a wide range of activities and including every member of staff and all students. There are field study courses, school journeys at home and abroad, theatre and gallery visits. Music flourishes and there are opportunities for participation in, for example, Mandarin, drama, basketball, rowing, zumba and the work of the chaplaincy as well as homework clubs in every subject area. A contribution to the extra-curricular life of the school is expected from all staff.
There are 769 students including 148 in our sixth form. Student data shows that 48% of year 7 – 11 students qualify for pupil premium. Over 50 different home languages are spoken and 16% are on the SEN register. Most teaching is done in mixed ability groups, although there is some setting in English, Maths, Science and MFL. In years 10 and 11 all students follow a broad common core with additional “option” subjects. A broad range of subjects are offered in the sixth form to enable students to follow their own personalised timetable.
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