Teacher of Religious Education - Full-time

St Gregory's Catholic School, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-5435-119T
• Posted:06/03/2023
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:September 2023
• App Close Date:24/03/2023 at 12:00
• Interviews:Week commencing 27 March 2023

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TEACHER OF RE

MPS/UPS (M1 (£28,000) – UPS3 (£43,685))

We wish to appoint an inspiring, inventive and well-qualified Teacher of RE to join an exceptional RE team for September 2023.  The department has been judged as Outstanding in denominational inspections since 2013 and in March 2019. The post is suitable for NQTs and experienced teachers.

You will be joining a skilled, energetic and committed team so we are seeking an excellent candidate who can continue to raise the quality of provision to enable the best possible outcomes for all of our students. 

St Gregory’s students love to gain new knowledge and skills and all our teachers relish the opportunity to deliver challenging, engaging and interesting lessons, with high expectations of behaviour. Opportunities for excellent Continued Professional Development and staff well-being are at the forefront of our commitment to all staff at St Gregory’s.

Benefits of working at St Gregory’s:

A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students

A research-informed approach to curriculum design and assessment

Fully planned and resourced schemes of work for KS3 and KS4

Opportunity to teach KS5 for the right candidate

Dedicated and bespoke CPD time for all staff each term

Opportunities to complete external qualifications such as Masters

Free Gym Membership

Kent Rewards Scheme 

Please contact the school at HR@sgschool.org.uk to obtain an application form or download it from our website here.

If you wish to visit the school before applying or require any support with your application, please contact HR@sgschool.org.uk  

Please send your application form and related documents to the HR Hub HR@sgschool.org.uk

Closing date for applications: Friday 24 March 2023

Interviews to be held on: Week commencing 27 March 2023

Start Date:  September 2023

This vacancy will close on or before the specified closing date depending on the volume of suitable applicants. If you are unsuccessful, we will contact you accordingly.

St Gregory’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the school

St Gregory’s Catholic School is a Catholic secondary school and part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP). KCSP is a multi-academy trust (MAT) established by the Archdiocese of Southwark for Catholic education across Kent and it currently comprises 28 academies of which 23 are primary schools and five are secondary schools.

A seven-form entry secondary school located in Tunbridge Wells, St Gregory’s is a popular destination for pupils from its Catholic partner primary schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. As an inclusive academy, its dedicated staff, helpers and governance committee members work hard to ensure that every student is supported and challenged to be their very best. Each individual is encouraged to grow spiritually and intellectually, so that unique and positive contributions can be made to society and the world.

In its most recent denominational inspection in June 2024, St Gregory’s was judged as ‘Outstanding’ for Catholic Life and Mission and ‘Good’ for both Religious Education and Collective Worship and, in its latest Ofsted inspection in October 2024, the school was judged as ‘Good’ in all areas. At the heart of the report is recognition of the school's mission to ensure that ‘every child is known and loved’ inspectors highlighted a “warm and welcoming environment”, where students feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Teresa Chun - HR
• Address:Reynolds Lane, Tunbridge Wells , Kent, TN4 9XL
• Telephone: 01892 240367
• Email: hr@sgschool.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Consent to obtain reference form
• Application pack