Head of Philosophy Dept and oversight of Ethics within RE Dept

Head of Philosophy Dept and oversight of Ethics within RE Dept, Tower Hamlets

We require for 1st September an enthusiastic Philosophy and RE teacher with good leadership qualities to manage a very important curriculum area. This is a highly successful and very well equipped and resourced department and the head of department would be expected to help promote the teaching of the subject within the department and across the curriculum. Philosophy is a popular subject in the School with increasing numbers taking the subject at A2 there are currently 2 "A" level groups. Please apply by letter and curriculum vitae indicating qualifications, training and relevant experience. An interest in and commitment to introducing a philosophy related subject at GCSE would be welcomed. Ability to offer RE to A2 level would also be desirable.

We offer you:

• An Outstanding School recognised by Ofsted.
• An induction and support programme widely recognised for outstanding practice;
• Continuous Professional Development, Performance Management and Salary Review; policies highly commended by HMI and Ofsted;
• A very calm and orderly school based upon high standards of behaviour management and an ethos of trust and care;
• The School has been commended as the most improved school in the country for three years in succession, 2002, 2003 and 2004, and as having the highest value added for the years 2003, 2004 and 2007. Attainment continues to improve (currently 5A*-C 100%, and with E/M = 83%, MFL A*-C = 75%).
• 2nd Highest Achieving School in UK 2010; Top percentile 2011, 2012 and 2013.
• The latest technology e.g. the current ratio of students to PCs is 1:1.

Telephone inquiries are welcomed for information on the post.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 9th May.
Interviews would be held on 12th May, see our website www.sjcr.net

The Sir John Cass Redcoat C of E School
A Specialist Language and Business and Enterprise College
Roll 1,750 - Sixth Form 750
Stepney Way, London E1 0RH
Tel: 020 7790 6712 or 780 9199 or 07808 480479
email haydnevans111@yahoo.co.uk