RE Teacher

St Ignatius College, Enfield, EN1 4NP

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2025

• Closing date

  24 January 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 December 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Religious Education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £36,413.00 - £53,994.00 Annually (Actual)

RE Teacher job summary

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic outstanding Catholic school where all can thrive. We value our staff and want to develop them to the full in a supportive environment. We are looking for a candidate who has a passion for Religious Education, is innovative and committed to excellence, is enthusiastic in providing new experiences for students, and one who will enjoy working collaboratively to secure the best possible outcomes for our students. The Religious Education Department is a highly successful and cohesive team who work effectively and supportively to ensure that our students make excellent progress and enjoy the subject. Year on year, our students make good progress at GCSE and A Level performance is exceptionally strong. There are lots of opportunities for students to develop their understanding of faith, their relationship with God and their place in the world outside lessons through trips and provisions such as retreats, liturgy and chaplaincy. Please see our outstanding Section 48 report which is attached.

St Ignatius College is:

• A highly respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community with a rich history, committed to the academic, spiritual, and personal development of each individual
• A warm, friendly community where all are respected and valued
• A school where teachers are developed ‘through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support’ and where leaders are ‘’without compromise in their continuing programme of improvement’’
• A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to learn and succeed
• Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College. Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”
  
  

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent, creative and passionate teacher with the energy to inspire, motivate and challenge students and staff
• Be committed to developing a knowledge rich curriculum and to the implementation of Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
• Believe in the right of every student to succeed regardless of their starting points
• Have a track record of achieving successful outcomes at all key stages, including A Level Religious Studies (Philosophy and Ethics)
• Ideally have knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith
• Must support our Catholic ethos and contribute to our core vision and values

What we offer:

• An experienced and dedicated staff who share their excellent practice with each other
• A highly organised, energetic and well equipped department where students flourish and are enthusiastic about the subject
• Opportunities for professional development through a comprehensive CPD programme, Teaching and Learning team, support with becoming an examiner, ELKLAN training, Leadership Programmes
• Two week Autumn Half Term
• Excellent modern facilities in a well-resourced school, with access to free parking and a swimming pool

We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. The successful applicant will be committed to the distinct Jesuit ethos of the College. St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.   

Applying for the job

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About St Ignatius College

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1064 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St Ignatius College website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-ignatius-college (opens in new tab)

St Ignatius College is:

• A well-respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community committed to the spiritual, personal and academic development of each individual: the formation of the whole person

• A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued

• A school where teachers are developed ‘’through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support’ and where leaders are ‘’without compromise in their continuing programme of improvement’’

• A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to succeed

• Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College. Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”

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