Llewellyn Street, Bermondsey, London SE16 4UN
11–18 Academy in the St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust
Required: for September 2026
Duration: 2-Year Secondment (Pilot Program)
Location: Bermondsey/Tower Bridge, London
Eligibility: Open to Primary Teachers within the St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust
Salary Scale: MPS
St Michael’s Catholic College is seeking an enthusiastic, committed teacher with primary expertise for our pilot KS3 Transition Provision. This exciting 2-year secondment is a pilot initiative designed to support Year 7 and 8 students who are currently working below age-related expectations. As the Transition Teacher, you will be the bridge that helps these students close the gap. You will adapt the curriculum to deliver English, Maths, History, and Geography to small groups, fostering a supportive environment where students can build the foundational knowledge and skills required to flourish in mainstream secondary classes.
St Michael’s is a highly successful, high performing school (Ofsted Outstanding April 2025 and Section 48 Outstanding March 23) with a reputation for excellence and innovation. We are the only school in England to receive five SSAT awards for exceptional outcomes in 2023, 2024 and 2025 (Attainment, Progress, and Closing the Gap).
Our commitment to staff is demonstrated by our SSAT Transforming Status in staff development as a result of our high-quality professional development and wellbeing offer. Situated by Tower Bridge, our school community benefits from prestigious business partnerships and rich enrichment opportunities. As a school in the St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust, we offer a mission-driven authentically Catholic community where your unique primary expertise will be highly valued and integrated.
This post is ideal for an experienced primary teacher who wishes to:
• Contribute to and shape a pilot cross phase initiative
• Utilise primary pedagogy by applying your specialised knowledge of literacy, numeracy, and foundational learning within a secondary setting.
• Develop Leadership Skills to broaden your experience in a high performing and inclusive secondary school environment that encourages professional excellence.
Our Commitment
St Michael’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Join us in building a beacon of Catholic education and transforming the educational journey for our KS3 students
How to Apply: Interested applicants should email v.ferguson@stmichaelscollege.org.uk for a CES application form. Visits or phone calls to the school to discuss this opportunity are welcomed
Deadline 12pm Tuesday 19th May 2026