RE Teacher Key Stage Co-Ordinator

We are looking for a candidate who has a passion for RE, is innovative and committed to excellence and will enjoy working collaboratively to secure the best possible outcomes for our students. The responsibility for the specific key stage will depend upon the interest, experience and expertise of the candidate. The RE 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. We have a highly academic, knowledge rich curriculum at KS3. Year on year, our students make very strong progress at GCSE (P8 of 1.4 in 2024) well above the average for boys locally and nationally, and at A Level, performance is exceptionally strong with over 50 students choosing to study the subject.

We are a friendly, dynamic school where we are proud of our community of aspirational students. We work in partnership with supportive parents/carers and external agencies to meet the academic, emotional and spiritual needs of all our students. We want the best staff and we know that means a diverse staff. We value and strongly encourage applications from Black and global majority people. If you have a desire to work with young people from a diverse range of backgrounds and a desire to be an excellent role model – making a real difference to our students’ lives, then this is the role for you.

The successful candidate will:

·        Be an outstanding practitioner, with the energy and passion to inspire, motivate and challenge students and staff

·        Have excellent potential to lead and motivate others

·        Believe in the right of every student to succeed

·        Have the ability to teach all key stages including GCSE and A Level

·        Support our Catholic ethos and contribute to our core vision and values

St Ignatius College is:

·        A well-respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community committed to the academic, spiritual and personal 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”

·        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.

What we offer:

·        Experienced and dedicated staff who share their excellent practice with each other

·        Paid Personal/well-being Day

·        A highly organised, energetic and well equipped department where students flourish and are enthusiastic about the subject

·        Opportunities for professional development and curriculum planning during the school day through a comprehensive CPD programme, Teaching and Learning team, support with becoming an examiner, ELKLAN training, Leadership Programmes

·        Cycle scheme

·        Two week Autumn half term

·        Employee Assistance Programme

·        Excellent modern facilities in a well-resourced school, with access to free parking, free refreshments, a swimming pool and sports facilities

If you would like to join this hard-working, able, and effective team we would love to hear from you. Please apply via our website https://www.st-ignatius.enfield.sch.uk/291/careers-at-st-ignatius-college