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Teacher of Theology

Teacher of Theology

Woldingham School

Caterham, Surrey

Salary:
Woldingham Pay Scale
Job type:
Part Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
Required from April 2018 for 1 year to cover maternity leave
Apply by:
30 November 2017

Job overview

0.5 FTE over a fortnightly timetable

You’re an inspiring teacher with an infectious passion for Theology, Philosophy and the study of religion. What’s more, you’re committed to delivering an exceptional learning experience for every one of your pupils. So join the friendly and welcoming team here at Woldingham School – and enjoy all the support you need to achieve your professional goals. 

Our girls’ commitment to Theology speaks for itself. As well as achieving high exam grades, each year a number of girls go on to degree courses in Theology, Philosophy and related subjects. Our Department has an excellent record of Oxbridge success too. In addition, we provide an outstanding range of facilities including a dedicated suite of classrooms and a well-resourced library. Each Theology classroom also has its own interactive whiteboard.

The ability to teach across all Key Stages and up to A Level is essential, combined with first-rate organisational, team working and ICT skills. 

Close to London yet in an outstandingly beautiful rural setting, Woldingham is a happy and successful Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18. This is a truly unique school with an equally unique culture and philosophy. Building on a proud heritage that stretches back 175 years, we’re now driving an exciting future that’s underpinned by fresh ideas, an innovative spirit and state-of-the-art facilities – all alive with the creative energy of over 500 young minds. Our goal is to develop confident and compassionate young women who are curious, ambitious and ready to take on the challenges of today’s world.

Salary: Woldingham Pay Scale. All staff receive free lunches and coffee. 

Please visit our website to download an application form. Once completed, return it to headmistress@woldinghamschool.co.uk with a supporting letter no later than 9am on Thursday 30 November 2017.

Please include the names of two professional referees, giving their addresses and telephone numbers. 

Woldingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS report will be required for the successful candidate. 

Professional development and staff welfare

Our professional team of staff is Woldingham’s greatest asset, and we want to ensure that everyone is supported to work in an effective, enjoyable and fulfilling way. Staff Development is a high priority, with induction and mentoring programmes for Newly Qualified Teachers and new colleagues, plus an annual cycle of Personal Professional Development planning for all colleagues. Each member of staff has their own Professional Development coach who encourages them to plan and undertake a range of developmental activities, both externally and internally.

Staff are welcome to use our range of outstanding facilities including the gym, squash and tennis courts and the swimming pool. Our Staffroom Committee organises regular social events, and individual members of staff have even organised yoga classes and reflexology on site. 

About Woldingham School

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+44 1883 349431

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Woldingham School is a school with history, a legacy of Sacred Heart principles and values. These values refer to educating girls considering: respect for oneself and others, social awareness, a sense of community, and self-realisation, through the Catholic faith. Woldingham School accepts applications from girls of all faiths.

Woldingham School boasts outstanding performance and expressive arts facilities, including a 600 seat auditorium with orchestra pit, industry standard sound and lighting control rooms, scenery construction dock, wardrobe room for costume and prop construction and a fully-equipped studio theatre.

Pastoral care is a key strength of the School. Time and again parents make reference to the support systems in place that ensures their girls are nurtured and encouraged. The School dedicates much time to creating an environment where the girls have space to grow, under the watchful eye of a community of dedicated and experienced residential staff

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