Lux Mundi Catholic Academy Trust is a thriving multi-academy trust in Inner London. We currently have five academies and plan to grow and add further academies to our family.
The Governors seek to appoint a passionate Lead Teacher of Physics who has a proven track record of good or outstanding classroom practice.
From September 2024, Bishop Challoner school became part of the Lux Mundi Trust. The school has 1048 students on roll, including 145 in the Sixth Form. Bishop Challoner is in an area of relatively high deprivation which transforms the life opportunities of children. If you came into teaching to transform lives, then this is an opportunity for you to do so. We have state of the art buildings and facilities and dedicated professional staff - Bishop Challoner is an exciting and supportive environment in which to work and develop your career.
This is a fantastic opportunity for exceptional teachers. You do not need to be a practising Catholic to apply .
We Offer :
* A strong commitment to your professional development and career management – excellent CPD opportunities including bespoke individual and team-based training programmes across all levels
* A supportive environment in which your enthusiasm with be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded
* Outstanding support from faculty teams and a designated mentor
* Opportunities to be involved with action-based research on topics that match your pedagogical interests
* Free gym on site
* Cycle to work scheme
* On site cycle storage
* Free breakfast twice a week
* Staff room with outdoor roof terrace and free tea/coffee
* A staff wellbeing team that arranges termly celebrations that recognise the contributions staff make to our school
* A positive and stimulating school environment which values the contribution of all staff
We are looking for professionals with :
* The willingness to support our Catholic Ethos and mission
* Have the energy and commitment and vision to make a real difference
* Evidence of excellent classroom practice or the potential to achieve it
* A track record of successful student outcomes across the Key Stages
* High expectations of pupil attainment and behaviour
* Passion for providing an extensive amount of extra-curricular opportunities for our young people
If you have the passion and drive to contribute to the future development of the Science Department at Bishop Challoner, we look forward to hearing from you.
How to Apply:
Your application is a direct permanent application to Bishop Challoner.
To apply, please request an application form from Dawn Whelan at dwhelan@bishop.towerhamlets.sch.uk or call Dawn Whelan for more information. Your application is a direct permanent application to our school.
Closing Date: 23 January 2025 at 9am
Interviews: Tuesday, 28 January 2025
for the role can be here: LEAD TEACHER OF PHYSICS.doc
Please note that there are no parking facilities at the school, but we are lucky to be served by a number of transport links including Bus, DLR, Overground and Tube.
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The Governing Body is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please also find the details of our Safeguarding Policy, Staff Code of Conduct and Safer Recruitment