Teacher of English

REQUIRED FOR JANUARY 2025

Voluntary Aided     NOR: 1200  300 in 6th Form

Our school is a very highly regarded, heavily oversubscribed and vibrant all boys’ comprehensive school with a mixed 6th form. It has a strong community ethos and a record of excellent examination results, well above national averages.

The English and Media department is a collegiate department, which has a record of excellent examination results, well above national averages, securing fantastic outcomes in 2024.

The governors are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and talented individual to teach English.

We require:

• an enthusiastic and passionate English teacher able to teach across the key stages
• a commitment to high quality, creative teaching and learning supported by excellent planning and assessment
• a collegiate approach and a commitment to working as a member of a team
• a commitment to the development of the whole person.

We will offer:

• an outstanding opportunity to be part of a successful department
• a friendly, vibrant and caring school where students are passionate about English
• an enterprising and ‘can do’ ethos where innovation and risk taking are encouraged
• a strong commitment to CPD and a very supportive induction programme
• a ‘wellbeing day’ for all staff after one year of service.

Candidates wishing to visit the school are welcome to do so by appointment.

An application form for this post can be downloaded from the Vacancies page of our website which can be accessed via the Apply button. Completed forms should be returned to the Headteacher, Niamh Arnull, at recruitment@finchleycatholic.org.uk.

The closing date is midday on Monday, 21st October 2024; although we reserve the right to interview suitably qualified and talented candidates in advance of the deadline.

Applications from non-Catholics who are willing to support the values and ethos of a Catholic school are warmly invited. This post is suitable for ECTs.

Finchley Catholic High School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as such all candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.