Teacher of Religious Education

As a Woodmansterne staff member, you can expect regular and relevant professional development, opportunities to work across phases, be creative and risk taking in your teaching, work closely with colleagues in planning and training. You will be an integral part of this wonderful school and supported by an experienced and supportive leadership team. Woodmansterne benefits from a variety of cultures and tradition; as well as celebrating our differences, we come together with shared values of cooperation, unity, respect, aspiration, responsibility and integrity. We provide an exciting, enriched educational experience for all our pupils and children develop high self-esteem, high aspirations and make excellent progress. We expect that all Woodmansterne children leave us imbued with the confidence, resilience and skills needed to prepare them for a successful and happy future. Why should you come and work for us?

• We have fantastic children and families (many schools say that, but we really do);
• We have amazing new buildings (1 which is award winning) with two fantastic libraries, dedicated ICT suites, specialist food rooms, science labs, music provision and well-resourced, ICT rich learning spaces and a huge playing field;
• Discounted wrap around care if your child/ren attend Play Professional's after school club provision (either at Woodmansterne or another school);
• Our exciting, enriched, curriculum is pupil-centred aimed at capturing every child's full learning potential;
• We are committed to staff well-being and have a well-being committee who arrange book clubs, get-togethers, well-being INSETs, exercise classes and well-being activities, as well as working closely with leaders to improve staff well-being;
• A commitment to personalised professional development and opportunities for career growth;
• We have a cohesive, friendly, highly-skilled and passionate staff body, who are completely committed to Woodmansterne's values and ethos;
• Access to Cyclescheme;
• Free refreshments (tea, coffee and sugar) in our wonderful spacious staffrooms and work areas;
• Delicious food cooked by our Chefs in Schools team at affordable prices;
• The uniqueness of our all-through provision means exciting opportunities for cross-phase collaboration between primary and secondary;
• We have strong partnerships with families, the local community, other Lambeth schools and Teaching Alliances.
  
  We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about their subject, someone who will excite and engage pupils in their learning and lay strong foundations for success in the next stage of their journey. Our pupils are happy, confident young people, it's our responsibility to see they are given the knowledge, skills and opportunities to excel., experience of effective teaching at KS3 and KS4;
• very high expectations of what can be achieved;
• a proven track record in raising pupil attainment and making a difference;
• an understanding of how children learn and the complexities of this process;
• a strong desire to work in unity and collaboration with colleagues, parents, pupils and the school community;
• experience of following direction and being a proactive, team player;
• strong interpersonal skills;
• a creative and innovative approach to personal development and school improvement.
Our experienced leadership team are committed to providing an exceptional and enrichingeducation for all our young people.