We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of Music (Fixed term maternity cover) 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.
To be successful at St Catherine’s, you will:
§ teach to GCSE Grade 9 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. This summer our students achieved outstanding results, achieving a Progress 8 score of +.97 (4 Matrix analysis) and an Attainment 8 score of 55.08
§ a school where workload is taken seriously because leaders care about staff wellbeing
§ a school where we will be opening our new 6th Form provision in September 2026 opening up lots of new opportunities
§ 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
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 Music our students follow the Eduqas Music GCSE course. The Music department is a progressive department which has strong links with other creative subjects and would welcome either an experienced Music teacher, or an ECT to this position. The department is accommodated within our Arts Block in two classrooms, each fully networked with Clever Touch boards.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mrs Marie Foucher (Deputy Headteacher)
To apply for this job please visit: www.stccg.co.uk.
Please mention catholicrecruitment.co.uk when applying.