Teacher of Art

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of Art (0.6 with scope to extend as our 6th Form grows) who can deliver high-quality lessons and secure outstanding outcomes for our amazing students. We want you to inspire students and raise their aspirations across all aspects of their schooling, in addition to unlocking their potential in your subject area. Our recent Ofsted report graded us Strong in all areas.

To be successful at St Catherine’s, you will:

• teach to Grade 9 standard and A Level A* standard
• ensure your students make outstanding progress across all key stages
• commit to our supportive but challenging ethos and culture
• thrive on working in teams but be able to work independently
• constantly challenge yourself to become a better practitioner
• be committed to our comprehensive extra-curricular programme
• be passionate about diversity and inclusion
• demonstrate an unwavering commitment to Catholic education and the ethos of the school.

In return, we will offer you:

• a school where students behaviour is excellent because they are keen to learn and progress
• a school where GCSE outcomes are consistently strong. Last summer our students achieved outstanding results, achieving a Progress 8 score of +.92 (4 Matrix estimations) and an Attainment 8 score of 55.47.
• a school where workload is taken seriously because leaders care about staff wellbeing
• the opportunity to join a very high achieving department in our vibrant Catholic school.
• a department which has strong leadership and an excellent track record at supporting and developing new teachers and providing career progression opportunities.
• the opportunity to join an expanding and thriving department in our vibrant Catholic school
• an incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
• the chance to perform on a wider stage through our proud membership of the LSU group of schools, the Gaudete Trust and the Archdiocese of Southwark.
• a personalised professional development programme delivered through twilight sessions and dedicated training days
• fast track promotion opportunities

St Catherine’s is a highly successful, oversubscribed girls’ school with high quality accommodation and resources. It is forward-thinking and enjoys excellent results. In Art our students follow the AQA GCSE course. Last summer our girls made outstanding progress with 41% of pupils achieving a grade 7-9 and 79% of pupils achieving a 5+. The Art department is a highly successful and progressive department and would welcome either an experienced Artist, or an ECT to this position. The department is accommodated within our Arts Building in two large workshops, each fully networked with Clever Touch boards.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mrs Marie Foucher (Deputy Headteacher)