We are seeking to appoint a highly effective and innovative Second in Charge of Religious Education (TLR 2B) to lead and develop the work and success of the RE department. We wish to appoint a passionate leader with the ability to inspire, engage and motivate students in RE.
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 are keen to learn and progress
- a school where GCSE outcomes are consistently strong. This summer our students achieved excellent results, achieving a Progress 8 score of +.75 and an Attainment 8 score of 55.8
- an incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
- a personalised professional development programme delivered through twilight sessions and dedicated training days
- fast track promotion opportunities
- 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.
- 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 work in a department that was judged “Outstanding” in our most recent Section 48 Inspection. It was noted that ‘all pupils achieve well in Religious Education and do so with interest and enjoyment’.
- a school where Religious Studies enjoys a very high profile and is very well supported by a full-time Chaplain and a committed Senior Leadership team
St Catherine’s is a highly successful, oversubscribed girls’ school with high quality accommodation and resources. This summer our students in RE achieved outstanding results, achieving a Progress 8 score of +1.41 and an Attainment 8 score of 6.4. In Religious Education our students follow the Eduqas course. The Religious Education department is accommodated in our Central building with five classrooms, each fully networked with Clever Touch boards
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mrs Marie Foucher (Deputy Headteacher)
Key information
Start date: September 2025
Salary: Highly competitive and based on experience and potential (plus Outer London Weighting)
Visits: By arrangement
Closing date: Monday 28th April 2025 at 9am
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 28th April 2025
Job description – download
Person specification – download
We particularly welcome applications from candidates who will help us to make our staffing body more representative of London’s rich and diverse community.
St Catherine’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and expects all applicants, referees and members of the school community to share this commitment