Recruitment

Bishop Thomas Grant School operates rigorous safeguarding procedures. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. Applicants do not have to be Catholic but should be committed to working within the Catholic ethos of the school.

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Vacancies

Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

Spanish KS3 – KS5 and French KS3

Inner London Pay Scale, Main Scale

Required for September 2025

Bishop Thomas Grant is an outstanding 11-18 mixed Catholic comprehensive school under the Trusteeship of the Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark. With consistently exceptional academic results, it fosters independent, critical thinkers and confident communicators.

A strong Catholic ethos and excellent staff-student relationships create a caring, cohesive community rooted in Gospel values. The school prioritises continuous improvement, investing in staff development through high-quality CPD and ensuring staff wellbeing through dedicated support.

Are you passionate about languages and eager to inspire the next generation of linguists? We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages to join our vibrant and successful Modern Foreign Languages department.

What We Offer:

Outstanding Ethos and Learning Environment – Our school is rooted in strong values, fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-achieving atmosphere.
Exceptional Outcomes in Languages - The Modern Foreign Languages Department consistently delivers outstanding results at Key Stages 4 and 5, significantly above national averages.
High Student Engagement in Modern Foreign Languages - Spanish, French, and German enjoy strong uptake at KS4 and KS5, with many students progressing to study languages at university level.
Excellent Facilities - The department is housed in a suite of specialist classrooms, each equipped with interactive whiteboards and up-to-date teaching resources.
Extra-curricular Activities – The MFL department is committed to providing engaging extra- curricular opportunities including annual trips to France and Spain.
Supportive and Collaborative Staff – You will be joining a dedicated team of professionals who value collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Exceptional Student Behaviour and Attitude – Our students are respectful, motivated, and eager to learn, creating a rewarding teaching environment.
Commitment to Staff Development and Wellbeing – We invest in our staff through high-quality CPD, career progression opportunities, and a strong focus on wellbeing.

What we’re looking for:

A passionate teacher with the ability to teach Spanish across KS3, KS4 and KS5 and French to at least KS3
High expectations of student achievement and behaviour

A commitment to fostering a love of languages in all students
A team player who will contribute to the wider life of the school

Bishop Thomas Grant School operates rigorous safeguarding procedures. Applications from experienced teachers and ECTs are very welcome. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and an online background check as outlined in KCSIE 2024. Applicants do not have to be Catholic but should be committed to working within the Catholic ethos of the school. If you have any questions regarding the post, please contact the PA to the Headteacher, Mrs Jacqueline Sylvia: recruitment@btg-secondary.lambeth.sch.uk.

Closing date for applications is 8.00am on Monday 12 May 2025. Please send completed applications to Mrs Jacqueline Sylvia: recruitment@btg-secondary.lambeth.sch.uk. We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Job Description - Teacher of MFL

BTG Application Form - Teacher

BTG Recruitment Monitoring Form

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure Form

Clerk to Governing Board

Required as soon as possible

Responsible to: Chair of Governors

Hours: On average 40 hours per term, with additional hours as and when required

Grade: £25.00 per hour

Bishop Thomas Grant is an outstanding, 11-18 mixed voluntary-aided, comprehensive high school for Roman Catholic students under the Trusteeship of the Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark. Bishop Thomas Grant School consistently achieves outstanding academic results way above local and national averages in every subject area. Our curriculum equips students with skills for the modern, global world and develops them as independent and critical learners and confident communicators. At the heart of the school is its distinctive Catholic ethos, which in turn is supported by the excellent relationships which exist between staff and students. Our shared vision for the school supported by the staff, students, parents and governors has created a very strong, caring and cohesive community, with Gospel values permeating all aspects of life. The school is committed to the continuous improvement of resources and to the development of staff skills through high quality CPD sessions, the wellbeing of staff is also paramount and opportunities and measures are put in place to ensure this.

We are looking to appoint a Clerk to the Local Governing Board. The successful candidate will work closely with the Chair of Governors and other colleagues to provide a first-class clerking service to ensure the efficient functioning of the governing board and its committees.

As clerk to the governing board, your main duties will include:

Providing independent and expert advice to the governing board on its duties and functions.
Preparing for and administrating meetings, allowing the governors to make effective use of their time and focus on strategic matters.
Advise governors on effective governing board membership considering skills, experience, qualities and capacity.
Maintaining records of policies and procedural documents and ensure these are accessible to all.
Manage information effectively in accordance with legal requirements observing confidentiality where necessary.

Bishop Thomas Grant School operates rigorous safeguarding procedures. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and an online background check as outlined in KCSIE 2023 (para.221). Applicants do not have to be Catholic but should be committed to working within the Catholic ethos of the school. For further information regarding the post, please contact the PA to the Headteacher, Mrs Jacqueline Sylvia: jsylvia@btg-secondary.lambeth.sch.uk .

Closing date for applications is 8.00am on Monday 9 May 2025. Please send completed applications to Mrs Jacqueline Sylvia: jsylvia@btg-secondary.lambeth.sch.uk . We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Job Description - Clerk to Governing Board

BTG Application Form - Support Staff

BTG Recruitment Monitoring Form

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure Form

Bishop Thomas Grant School, Belltrees Grove, London, SW16 2HY, Tel: 020 8769 3294, www.btg.ac

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