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  • Start date details

    January 2023

  • Closing date

    5 December 2022 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    30 November 2022

Job details

Job role

  • Head of year or phase
  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

Additional allowances

TLR

What skills and experience we're looking for

Head of English

SalaryOuter London Pay Scale + TLR

Full Time,Permanent

Start dateJanuary 2023 - Negotiable

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated English teacher to lead one of Coloma’s most successful departments. The successful candidate will;

  • Be able to teach English across the age and ability range up to KS5.
  • Have excellent subject knowledge, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Understand the importance of monitoring student progress and effective intervention.
  • Enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues across the science faculty.

Applications will be considered from both existing Team Leaders/Heads of Department as well as experienced teachers who are looking for career progression. Coloma welcomes applications from colleagues of all faiths or non-faith backgrounds who will actively support the ethos and values of the school.


Interview date: w/c 12th December 2022, Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.

Applications will be considered on receipt and interviews may occur at any stage. Coloma reserves the right to commence or complete the recruitment process at any time.

Please note: We do not accept applications via agencies.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share the commitment. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

  • A community which is on a rapid journey of improvement with a genuine commitment to being even better.
  • A school with a strong commitment to your professional development.
  • A working environment focused on Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all.
  • The opportunity to work in a team where your skills, enthusiasm and hard work will be appreciated.
  • The opportunity to work within the largest cosmopolitan centre outside of Central London, undergoing substantial redevelopment, growth and change.
  • A school that invests in enrichment and extra-curricular activities.

Commitment to safeguarding

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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About Coloma Convent Girls' School

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
View all Secondaryjobs
School size
1072 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18

Arranging a visit to Coloma Convent Girls' School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vdavis@coloma.croydon.sch.uk.

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