Teacher of Religious Education

Teacher of Religious Education

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Required as soon as possible

This is a fixed term appointment to cover a period of Maternity Leave

Bishop Thomas Grant is an outstanding, 11-18 mixed voluntary-aided, comprehensive high school for Roman Catholic students under the Trusteeship of the Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark. Bishop Thomas Grant School consistently achieves outstanding academic results way above local and national averages in every subject area. Our curriculum equips students with skills for the modern, global world and develops them as independent and critical learners and confident communicators. At the heart of the school is its distinctive Catholic ethos, which in turn is supported by the excellent relationships which exist between staff and students. Our shared vision for the school is supported by the staff, students, parents and governors. This has created a very strong, caring and cohesive community, with Gospel values permeating all aspects of life which is intrinsically linked with the school Mission Statement:

‘Bishop Thomas Grant School will play a key role in the formation of our young people

so that they become responsible Christian adults.

Inspired by the message of Jesus Christ they will contribute effectively to society

by promoting justice, honesty and charity in all aspects of their lives.’

Religious Education is central to school life at BTG and we seek to appoint a full-time, enthusiastic, well-qualified Teacher to teach across all key stages in the subject. He/she will work to contribute to and promote the distinctive Catholic nature and ethos of our school, and bring enthusiasm and commitment to our outstanding RE Department.

Why apply for this position?

• Our school has an outstanding ethos and environment for learning.
• Religious Education at BTG provides a dynamic curriculum with excellent learning opportunities that contribute to the holistic development of all our students for the contemporary world.
• The RE Department is made up of seven subject specialists and achieves outstanding results at both Key Stages 4 and 5. Results in 2023 at A level were 25% A*-A / 75% A*-B and 100% A*-C grades. At GCSE 22 students achieved a Level 9- 11%, 33% 7-9, 65% 5-9, 82% 4-9, and 100% 1-9 grades.
• The members of the RE department aim to support the mission of Catholic education so that students can leave us as well informed young people, with a sense of responsibility, service and social awareness and can relate what is taught to their lives in the multi-faith and multi-cultural society in which we live.
• We are committed to developing the talents and potential of all our staff and place great emphasis on their wellbeing, personal development and CPD.
• Our school provides outstanding pastoral support. This helps all students to remain engaged and motivated to learn. Their exceptionally positive attitude to learning is a major contribution to their achievement.
• Students behave extremely well in and out of the classroom. They feel safe and show high levels of respect for each other, their staff and the school environment.
• Parents have very positive views about how well the school cares for their children and enables them to achieve very highly.

 Bishop Thomas Grant School operates rigorous safeguarding procedures. Applications from experienced teachers and ECTs are very welcome. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and an online background check as outlined in KCSIE 2022 (para.221). If you have any questions regarding the post, please contact the PA to the Headteacher, Mrs Jacqueline Sylvia: jsylvia@btg-secondary.lambeth.sch.uk . 

 Closing date for applications is 8.00am on Wednesday 10 January 2024. Please send completed applications to Mrs Jacqueline Sylvia: jsylvia@btg-secondary.lambeth.sch.uk . We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

 Bishop Thomas Grant School, Belltrees Grove, London, SW16 2HY, www.btg.ac