Coloma Convent Girls’ School

Roman Catholic Voluntary-Aided Comprehensive Girls’ School

11-18 years; 1048 pupils on roll including 291 in the Sixth Form

History Teacher

Location: London Borough of Croydon

Contract type: Maternity Cover

Start date: 19th February 2018

Salary: Outer London Pay Scale (negotiable based on experience and qualifications)

Coloma Convent Girls' School in Shirley, London, is recognised as being one of the top non-selective secondary schools in the country. We are consistently oversubscribed and have received four ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted and four ‘Outstanding’ Diocesan reports and ‘World Class School’ status (one of only 34 schools in the country).

We seek to appoint a dynamic and well qualified History Teacher to cover maternity leave from February half-term 2018. Candidates should be able to teach across the age and ability range to A-level and to provide evidence of successful teaching strategies and excellent organisational skills.

Coloma is very proud of its history of academic achievement; this is due to hard work, focus and dedication to Coloma’s ethos shown by pupils and staff alike. In 2017 we achieved remarkable exam results with a 0.6 Progress 8 at GCSE and 66% A*-B at A-Level.

We are an Associate School of the Royal Society and a Specialist Science College; we value excellent relationships within a caring community. Extra-curricular activities play a huge part in the life and success of the school and pastoral systems are strong.

We Offer

·  A school with a strong commitment to your professional development

·  A working environment focused on Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all

·  The opportunity to work in a team where your skills, enthusiasm and hard work will be appreciated

·  The opportunity to work within the largest cosmopolitan centre outside of Central London, undergoing substantial redevelopment, growth and change

·  A school that invests in enrichment and extra-curricular activities

How To Apply

For more information about Coloma, and to download an application form and job description for this maternity cover position,. please visit our website www.coloma.croydon.sch.uk. Completed application forms, and queries should be sent to Joy Mitha by email at , or in person on 020 8654 6228.

Applications via Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted

Closing Date: Monday 13th November 2017

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share the commitment. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check.

Contact Details

Joy Mitha

Coloma Convent Girls’ School

Upper Shirley Road, Croydon CR9 5AS

Telephone: 020 8654 6228

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