Teacher of English and Drama
Thomas More Catholic School, Purley, Surrey
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Job details
| Job role | Suitable for NQTs |
|---|---|
| Subjects | English, English, Drama |
| Working pattern | Will consider full-time, part-time |
| Salary | Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £28,355 to £44,451 per year (full-time equivalent) |
Job summary
We seek to appoint an outstanding, highly motivated and ambitious colleague to teach both English and Drama throughout Key Stages 3 to 5.
The English and Drama departments both comprise of efficient, hardworking and successful teams within school. Results have been consistently good. The successful applicant will join an energetic school which strives to ensure that all students enjoy learning and surpass expectations of achievement.
Essential educational requirements
Higher level qualification in English or Drama.
Essential qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status
Essential skills and experience
n/a
Employee benefits
We also offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including:
Lunch provided in return for duties
Historic building in a beautiful setting, with multiple sports facilities and a swimming pool
Forward-thinking and vibrant place to work
High staff morale and a happy team culture amongst all staff
Free parking on-site. Situated a 10-minute walk from Purley train station with fast train links to Central London and the South East
School overview
| School type | LA Maintained School, Roman Catholic |
| Education phase | Secondary |
| School size | 755 pupils enrolled |
| Age range | 11 to 18 |
| Ofsted report | View Ofsted report |
| School website | Thomas More Catholic School website (opens in a new window) |
| Contact email | recruitment@tmore.org.uk |
About Thomas More Catholic School
Thomas More Catholic School is an above national average, popular 11 - 19 inclusive Catholic school situated in Purley. We were judged to be Good by Ofsted in May 2019. We pride ourselves on having excellent student leadership and high staff retention rates. We ensure that teaching and learning is of the highest quality; rigorous, challenging, differentiated and engaging. Our aim is for educational excellence in all areas.
We have a strong focus on student and staff wellbeing which is evident from the moment you step into our community. When joining us, you can expect to enjoy excellent professional development to help you further your career, as well as support and challenge from our highly strategic Senior Leadership Team to help you 'Bring out the Best' in our staff and students. We also offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including:
• Lunch provided in return for duties
• Historic building in a beautiful setting, with multiple sports facilities and a swimming pool
• Forward thinking and vibrant place to work
• High staff morale and a happy team culture amongst all staff
• Free parking on-site. Situated a 10-minute walk from Purley train station with fast train links to Central London and the South East
For more information about the school, please visit www.tmore.org.uk
Note: you do not need to be Catholic to apply.
School location
Russell Hill Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2XP