Teacher of R.E (Maternity Cover)

Teacher of Religious Education

(Full time, Maternity Cover)

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, and committed teacher to cover a period of maternity leave from October 2024. This is a full-time, temporary post.

The successful candidate will engage, challenge and support our high achieving pupils, and will be expected to teach up to Key Stage 4, with the possibility of Sixth Form teaching.

St Joan's has an excellent reputation and is a high performing school where pupils display excellent attitudes towards learning, and behaviour is considered outstanding by Ofsted.

The successful applicant will actively model the aims, ethos and values of our Catholic foundation and traditions, supporting and promoting the Catholic Life of the school, considered outstanding by the Diocese of Westminster at the most recent Section 48 inspection.

We welcome applications from ECTs as well as more experienced teachers.

The successful candidate will:

• an experienced teacher who is committed to working in pursuit of success for students and of raising standards



• be able to develop, plan and deliver effective and high quality lessons to students



• be sympathetic to the aims, ethos and values of the school


Why work at St Joan of Arc Catholic School?


• an Ofsted rated 'good' school with behaviour and attitude to learning identified as 'outstanding'



• a strong ethos with clear vision and values with an emphasis on care and respect



• students with a wide range of abilities and from a diverse range of backgrounds



• an encouraging and friendly staff who also run regular social events



• a school community that is committed to serving each other and to developing students into caring, active and well-rounded citizens



• supportive line managers who want to see you thrive and succeed



• a rolling CPD programme with many opportunities to support your professional development



• talent is nurtured with excellent opportunities for career progression in both pastoral and academic roles



• 11-18 provision with the opportunity to work in a caring tutor team



• great support for ECT's including a dedicated mentor, reduced teaching timetable and excellent training



• an ongoing programme to improve the school's buildings and facilities



• very attractive school grounds



• an easily accessible location with exceptional transport links, close to the Metropolitan and Chiltern Line railway station and with ample car parking on site



• a 5 minute walk from the town centre with its shops and services


If you want to know what pupils and staff love about St Joan of Arc School please do visit our career site where you can watch our video.

If you are interested in this position, please do apply today. We really look forward to receiving your application.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable candidate be interviewed and appointed. Early application is therefore advised

St Joan of Arc Catholic School and the All Saints Catholic Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and medical clearances.

Following the shortlisting stage, and prior to making a final decision, the Trust/School will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

By signing the application form I understand that I am giving my consent for the Trust/School to carry out an online search if I am shortlisted for this post. The search would be part of the Trust/School's due diligence in line with the latest KCSIE guidance and would be limited to identifying any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. I understand that the Trust/School might want to explore any such incidents or issues with me at interview.

Headteacher: Mrs. B O'Hanlon M.A, FCCT

(Full time, Maternity Cover)

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, and committed teacher to cover a period of maternity leave from October 2024. This is a full-time, temporary post.

The successful candidate will engage, challenge and support our high achieving pupils, and will be expected to teach up to Key Stage 4, with the possibility of Sixth Form teaching.

St Joan's has an excellent reputation and is a high performing school where pupils display excellent attitudes towards learning, and behaviour is considered outstanding by Ofsted.

The successful applicant will actively model the aims, ethos and values of our Catholic foundation and traditions, supporting and promoting the Catholic Life of the school, considered outstanding by the Diocese of Westminster at the most recent Section 48 inspection.

We welcome applications from ECTs as well as more experienced teachers.

The successful candidate will:


• an experienced teacher who is committed to working in pursuit of success for students and of raising standards



• be able to develop, plan and deliver effective and high quality lessons to students



• be sympathetic to the aims, ethos and values of the school


Why work at St Joan of Arc Catholic School?


• an Ofsted rated 'good' school with behaviour and attitude to learning identified as 'outstanding'



• a strong ethos with clear vision and values with an emphasis on care and respect



• students with a wide range of abilities and from a diverse range of backgrounds



• an encouraging and friendly staff who also run regular social events



• a school community that is committed to serving each other and to developing students into caring, active and well-rounded citizens



• supportive line managers who want to see you thrive and succeed



• a rolling CPD programme with many opportunities to support your professional development



• talent is nurtured with excellent opportunities for career progression in both pastoral and academic roles



• 11-18 provision with the opportunity to work in a caring tutor team



• great support for ECT's including a dedicated mentor, reduced teaching timetable and excellent training



• an ongoing programme to improve the school's buildings and facilities



• very attractive school grounds



• an easily accessible location with exceptional transport links, close to the Metropolitan and Chiltern Line railway station and with ample car parking on site



• a 5 minute walk from the town centre with its shops and services