Teacher of PE (Girls)

WHY APPLY FOR THIS POSITION?

• The post will offer the opportunity for fast career progression for the right candidate. Salary negotiable.
• The school has an outstanding ethos & environment for learning.
• We are committed to developing the talents and potential of all our staff and place great emphasis on their wellbeing.
• The PE Department has 2 gyms, a sports hall, 2 very large playgrounds, a grass area and off-site facilities for the delivery of PE.
• Students receive a broad and balanced Physical Education curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 in Physical Education as well as a games afternoon and sporting enrichment opportunities.
• Students can opt to study GCSE PE or BTEC Sport Level 2 at Key Stage 4 as well as ‘A’ level PE & BTEC Sport Level 3 at Key Stage 5. The subject enjoys huge popularity and achieves outstanding results across the Key Stages.
• Bishop Thomas Grant has achieved sporting success in football, rugby and cricket at local & district level.
• Bishop Thomas Grant is a hugely oversubscribed school (in excess of 1000 Applications for 180 Year 7 places) and enjoys a considerable reputation in the local area for its academic excellence and caring ethos.
• Bishop Thomas Grant is one of the Mayor’s “Gold Club schools”.
• The school has been placed in the top 100 non-selective schools nationally and was awarded the Outstanding Progress Award at the Education Business Awards in 2014 for being the top UK Secondary School for progress
• Attainment at the school is significantly above national averages for virtually all subjects and all groups of students.

OFSTED REPORT OCTOBER 2014

Bishop Thomas Grant School is an 11-18 Catholic co-educational comprehensive school and was rated outstanding in all areas in October 2014.

• Attainment is exceptionally high across a wide range of subjects, including at the highest levels. Almost all students make exceptional progress.
• The school provides outstanding pastoral support. This helps all students to remain engaged and motivated to learn. Their exceptionally positive attitude to learning is a major contribution to their achievement.
• Students behave extremely well in and out of the classroom. They feel safe and show high levels of respect for each other, their staff and the school environment.
• Parents have very positive views about how well the school cares for their children and enables them to achieve very highly.
• The sixth form is outstanding.

Bishop Thomas Grant School operates rigorous safeguarding procedures.

Applications from experienced teachers and NQTs are very welcome. Applicants should be committed to working within the Catholic ethos of the school.

If you have any questions regarding the post, please contact Yvonne Connolly at the school: yconnolly@btg-secondary.lambeth.sch.uk. Completed application forms must be returned to Mrs Connolly.

CLOSING DATE: Noon – FRIDAY 5th JUNE 2015.

BISHOP THOMAS GRANT SCHOOL
BELLTREES GROVE, LONDON SW16 2HY
Telephone: 020-8769 3294 Facsimile: 020-8769 4917
E-mail: headteacher@btg-secondary.lambeth.sch.uk 
Web: www.btg.ac

11-18 Mixed Catholic Voluntary-Aided School