Teacher of Art (0.4)

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of Art (0.4) who can deliver high-quality lessons and secure outstanding outcomes for our amazing students. We want you to inspire students and raise their aspirations across all aspects of their schooling, in addition to unlocking their potential in your subject area.

To be successful at St Catherine’s, you will:

 teach to Grade 9 standard

 ensure your students make outstanding progress across all key stages

 commit to our supportive but challenging ethos and culture

 thrive on working in teams but be able to work independently

 constantly challenge yourself to become a better practitioner

 be committed to our comprehensive extra-curricular programme

 be passionate about diversity and inclusion

 demonstrate an unwavering commitment to Catholic education and the ethos of the school.

In return, we will offer you:

 a school where students behaviour is excellent because they are keen to learn and progress

 a school where GCSE outcomes are consistently strong. Last summer our students achieved outstanding results, achieving a Progress 8 score of +.57 and an Attainment 8 score of 53.9.

 a school where workload is taken seriously because leaders care about staff wellbeing

 the opportunity to join a very high achieving department in our vibrant Catholic school.

 a department which has strong leadership and an excellent track record at supporting and developing new teachers and providing career progression opportunities. 

 the opportunity to join an expanding and thriving department in our vibrant Catholic school

 an incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders

 the chance to perform on a wider stage through our proud membership of the LSU group of schools, the Gaudete Trust and the Archdiocese of Southwark.

 a personalised professional development programme delivered through twilight sessions and dedicated training days

 fast track promotion opportunities 

St Catherine’s is a highly successful, oversubscribed girls’ school with high quality accommodation and resources. It is forward-thinking and enjoys excellent results. In Art our students follow the AQA GCSE course. Last summer our girls made outstanding progress with 33% of pupils achieving a grade 7-9 and 85% of pupils achieving a 5+. The Art department is a highly successful and progressive department and would welcome either an experienced Artist, or an ECT to this position. The department is accommodated within our Arts Building in two large workshops, each fully networked with Clever Touch boards.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mrs Marie Foucher (Deputy Headteacher)