Job Description
Religious Education Teacher Job
· Salary: London Teacher Pay Scales MPS/UPS, £36,413 - £53,994 (a TLR may be available for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate)· Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time· Start Date: July (ECTs) or September 2025· Reports to: Head of Religious Education Department· Location: St Mary's Catholic High School, Woburn Road, Croydon, CR9 2EE, London Borough of Croydon
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Teacher of Religious Education to join our thriving and ambitious school community at St Mary's Catholic High School. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher who shares our belief in the transformative power of education, particularly for young people in disadvantaged communities.
At St Mary's, our teachers are intellectually curious, ambitious, and deeply committed to social justice. We have the highest expectations of - and for - our students, and we work tirelessly to nurture a love of reading, deep thinking, and independent learning. Our mission is to shape inquisitive, reflective, and ethical thinkers who can make meaningful connections across their learning and confidently engage with the wider world.
St Mary's is a small but solid Catholic secondary school in the heart of Croydon. We are proud to be one of the highest-achieving schools in the borough, with a strong reputation for continuous improvement and excellent student behaviour. Our latest Progress 8 score places us in the top 5 schools across Croydon, a testament to the dedication of our staff and the ambition of our students.
We are at a pivotal moment of development, both within the school and across the Catholic education landscape in the Archdiocese of Southwark. As we grow, we are looking for talented professionals who are excited to be part of our journey and to play a key role in shaping our future.
The successful candidate will:* Deliver high-quality, engaging Religious Education lessons that inspire and challenge students.* Drive strong outcomes and high standards through effective planning, assessment and feedback.* Use resources imaginatively to bring RE to life and support critical thinking.* Contribute to the wider Catholic life of the school and uphold our values of welcome, hard work and service (you do not have to be a practising Catholic to apply).
If you are a reflective practitioner with a strong moral purpose and a belief in every child's potential to succeed, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please contact Francisca at the details below to arrange.
Benefits of working at St Mary's Catholic High School:
* Ranked 5th place out of all schools in Croydon for progress.* Excellent travel links with Central London and South London: 5 min walk from West Croydon (Southern Railway, Windrush Line - Overground, Tram and Bus) and 7 min walk from East Croydon (Thameslink, Southern Railway, Southeastern Railway, Gatwick Express, Tram and Bus).* Great location close to excellent shopping and local amenities.* A collaborative approach and positive relationships.* Strong strategic leadership.* Support from managers and colleagues. * Equality of opportunities for staff.* Appreciation of staff achievement and contribution.* Induction of new staff and ongoing development for ECT.* Students' respect for staff and others.* Support for career progression.* Links with St Mary's University for professional development (10 members of staff have either completed or progressing on the MA in Catholic School Leadership).* Access to on-site car and bicycle parking facilities for all members of staff. * Generous local authority pension scheme for support staff.* Our staff are deeply committed to promoting social mobility, ensuring that every student, regardless of background, has the opportunity to succeed.
OFSTED Quotes:
* "St Mary's Catholic High School is a deeply caring community. Its pupils and staff live up to their core values of being welcoming, serving others and working hard."* "Pupils like coming to school and enjoy learning. They feel safe here and know that staff go the extra mile to check their whereabouts and well-being."
How To Apply:
To apply, please request an application form from Francisca or call her for more information. Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.* Closing Date: Immediate, no later than 12 pm noon on Monday 19th May 2025.* Interview Date: TBA, week commencing Monday 19th May 2025.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interview. St Mary's Catholic High School reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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