Deputy Head of Faculty – Religious Education
· Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
· Location: 352 Commercial Road London, E1 0LB, London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Religious Education is a highly popular subject at the school. However, we are not complacent – working with a team of passionate and dedicated practitioners, you will contribute to the development of a department that aims to maintain an outstanding reputation.
From September 2023, Bishop Challoner’s two schools merged, creating one co-educational school. The school has 1232 students on roll, including 211 in the Sixth Form. Bishop Challoner is in an area of relatively high deprivation which transforms the life opportunities of children. If you came into teaching to transform lives, then this is an opportunity for you to do so. We have state of the art buildings and facilities and dedicated professional staff - Bishop Challoner is an exciting and supportive environment in which to work and develop your career.
A strong commitment to your professional development and career management – excellent CPD opportunities including bespoke individual and team-based training programmes across all levels.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free breakfast twice a week.
• Staff room with outdoor roof terrace and free tea/coffee.
• A staff wellbeing team that arranges termly celebrations that recognise the contributions staff make to our school.
• A positive and stimulating school environment which values the contribution of all staff.
OFSTED Quotes:
• “Pupils value their education”
• “They set about making important changes and have brought about notable improvements” (OFSTED, November 2021)
High expectations of pupil attainment and behaviour.
• Passion for providing an extensive amount of extra-curricular opportunities for our young people.
• If you have the passion and drive to contribute to the future development of the Religious Education Department at Bishop Challoner, we look forward to hearing from you.
Your application is a direct permanent application to Bishop Challoner.
Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency). Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.
Please note that there are no parking facilities at the school, but we are lucky to be served by a number of transport links including Bus, DLR, Overground and Tube.
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.