REQUIRED TO START SEPTEMBER 2024

FULL TIME

SALARY: MPR + OUTER LONDON ALLOWANCE

Blackfen School is a progressive and vibrant learning community that focuses on raising the aspirations and releasing the potential of every young person in our care.

In 2023, 72% of students in Year 11 achieved five or more GCSE 9-4 grades, including at least a 4 in English and a 4 in Mathematics. Progress was also strong. At A level in 2023, 41% of grades were at A*-B. Similarly, high levels were achieved in Level 3 BTEC qualifications.

Our flourishing Sixth Form offers a wide range of courses at A level, as well as vocational level 2 and 3 courses.

Our Governors want to appoint a well-qualified, motivated and innovative Religious Studies teacher who is committed to raising achievement and has the capacity to make an impact on the progress of our students and the culture of school life.

The Humanities faculty is a collaborative team within the school, with a track record of delivering excellent outcomes for our pupils. The successful candidate will join the Religious Studies department, a well-established, friendly and supportive team, teaching across Key Stages Three, Four and Five; the ability to teacher A Level Religious Studies essential. At Blackfen School for Girls we study Philosophy, Ethics and Developments in Christian Thought, with the successful candidate taking responsibility for teaching one of these aspects of the A Level course. We are currently seeking either an ECT or a more experienced teacher

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check.

Information pack can also be obtained by email to vacancies@blackfen.bexley.sch.uk or by downloading a pack from our website  www.blackfenschoolforgirls.co.uk

This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The school therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that the post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the person specification. These will be applied during the recruitment / selection and probationary stages.

We in Blackfen School for Girls are committed to practice that which protects children from harm. Staff and volunteers in this organisation accept and recognise our responsibilities to develop awareness of the issues which cause children harm. We believe all children have a right to attend school and learn in a safe environment. Children should be free from harm by adults in the school and other children.

We in Blackfen School for Girls are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.

We shall apply safer Recruitment and Selection to all posts to ensure that all those who work in a school environment are fully aware of our commitment to safeguarding children and are able to show competence and fitness for purpose in this area.

CLOSING DATE: NOON ON 7th MAY 2024