Applications are invited for

Newly Qualified Teachers at

Church of England Schools in South London

Diocesan schools across South London are

dedicated to promoting and nurturing high

quality, distinctive and inclusive education.

Are you…

Eager to make a difference to children’s lives?

Enthusiastic about living in London?

Keen to inspire and motivate young people?

Ready to work with children of all faiths and backgrounds in a Christian environment?

Hard working, dedicated and organised?

If you answered YES to these questions,

your future could be in one of our friendly,

supportive and highly effective schools.

Welcome to the Diocese of Southwark

From the world class entertainment centre on the South Bank to the vibrant,

multicultural communities and bustling markets of Brixton or the Royal Parks,

open spaces, historic houses and theatres of Richmond upon Thames, the Diocese of

Southwark has something for everyone.

The Diocese covers a wide geographical area with a diverse population. It stretches

from Greenwich in the east, to Kingston in the west; its northern boundary is the River

Thames and it extends into Surrey, south of the M25. Our schools range from small

infant schools in country villages to large primaries in the heart of the city.

Whether you dream of working in a rural retreat or the lively inner city, the Diocese

has somewhere to match your aspirations.

Local Authorities in the Diocese of Southwark

River Thames

Richmond

Wandsworth

Greenwich

Lewisham

Merton

Lambeth

Sutton Croydon

Surrey (South-East)

Bexley

Kingston

Southwark

Bexley Croydon

Greenwich

Kingston

Lambeth

Lewisham

Merton

Richmond

Southwark

Surrey Sutton Wandsworth

Teaching in the Diocese

If you are considering starting your teaching career in a Church of England primary school,

we hope this booklet will answer your questions and give you an idea of the range of

schools within our Diocese. Although it is expected that teachers support our Christian

ethos, you do not have to be a member of the church to work here.

NQTs flourish in our schools and many eventually become school leaders. Teachers

appreciate the ethos of Church of England schools, where children of all faiths and no faith

are valued and where staff are part of a community in which every individual is special.

Here at the Diocese we nurture and support teachers at all levels to help them fulfil their

potential. If you are committed to the very best for every child within a Christian

framework, we hope you will decide to join us!

Working in a Church of England School - Your Questions Answered

Do C of E schools only employ Christian staff?

Church of England schools do not only employ Christian staff. The staff teams of Church

of England schools are diverse, with members drawn from all faiths and backgrounds.

This diversity is what helps make church schools as vibrant and stimulating as any other

school environment.

Schools with a designated Church of England character sometimes ask for Christian

commitment as one of the criteria used in making staff appointments, so that the

Christian character of the school may be effectively maintained.

What does this mean for Teachers in Church Schools?

1. Induction is the same as in community schools.

2. Teachers are required to participate in the RE and worship of the school.

3. Teachers are required to support the Church school ethos.

4. Teachers have access to support from the Diocesan Board as well as the Local Authority.

5. Teachers are employed by the governors and on a governors’ contract.

Church of England Primary Schools

in the Diocese of Southwark

LOCAL AUTHORITY AND SCHOOL TYPE OF

SCHOOL

DISTRICT

BEXLEY

St Michael's C of E Primary School VA East Wickham

CROYDON

All Saints’ C of E Primary School VA Croydon

Christ Church C of E Primary School VA Purley

Coulsdon C of E Primary School VA Coulsdon

The Minster C of E Nursery & Infant School VA Croydon

The Minster C of E Junior School VA Croydon

St John's C of E Primary School VA Croydon

St Mark's C of E Primary Academy Academy Croydon

GREENWICH

Bishop John Robinson C of E Primary School VA Thamesmead

Christ Church C of E Primary School VA Greenwich

Christ Church C of E Primary School VA Shooters Hill

Eltham C of E Primary School VA Eltham

St Alfege with St Peter's C of E Primary School VA Greenwich

St Margaret's C of E Primary School VA Plumstead

St Mary Magdalene C of E Primary School VA Woolwich

KINGSTON

St Paul's C of E Primary School VA Hook

St John's C of E Primary School VA Kingston

St Luke's C of E Primary School Foundation Kingston

St Paul's C of E Junior School VA Kingston

Malden Parochial C of E Primary School VA Malden

Christ Church C of E Primary School VA New Malden

Christ Church C of E Primary School VA Surbiton

St Andrew's & St Mark's C of E Junior School VA Surbiton

St Matthew's C of E Primary School VA Surbiton

LOCAL AUTHORITY AND SCHOOL

TYPE OF

SCHOOL DISTRICT

LAMBETH

St John's C of E Primary School VA Angell Town

Christ Church C of E Primary School VA SW9

Macaulay C of E Primary School VA Clapham

St Jude's C of E Primary School VA Herne Hill

St Saviour's C of E Primary School VA Herne Hill

St John the Divine C of E Primary School VA Kennington

St Mark's C of E Primary School VA Kennington

Archbishop Sumner C of E Primary School VA Lambeth

St Stephen's C of E Primary School VA Lambeth

St Andrew's C of E Primary School VA Stockwell

Christ Church C of E Primary School VA Streatham

Immanuel and St Andrew's C of E Primary

School

VA Streatham

St Leonard's C of E Primary School VA Streatham

Holy Trinity C of E Primary School VA Tulse Hill

St Luke's C of E Primary School VA West Norwood

LEWISHAM

All Saints’ C of E Primary School VA Blackheath

St George’s C of E Primary School VA Forest Hill

Holy Trinity C of E Primary School VA Sydenham

St Bartholomew's C of E Primary School VA Sydenham

St James's Hatcham C of E Primary School VA Hatcham

St John Baptist C of E Primary School VA Southend

St Margaret's Lee C of E Primary School VA Lee

St Mary's C of E Primary School VA Lewisham

St Michael's C of E Primary School VA Sydenham

St Stephen's C of E Primary School VA Lewisham

Trinity Lewisham C of E All Through School VA Lewisham

MERTON

The Priory C of E Primary School VA Wimbledon

All Saints’ C of E Primary School VA Wimbledon

Bishop Gilpin C of E Primary School VA Wimbledon

St Matthew's C of E Primary School VA Wimbledon

Holy Trinity C of E Primary School VA Wimbledon

LOCAL AUTHORITY AND SCHOOL

TYPE OF

SCHOOL DISTRICT

RICHMOND

Holy Trinity C of E Primary School VA Richmond

St Richard's C of E Primary School VA Ham

The Queen's C of E Primary School VA Kew

SOUTHWARK

The Boutcher C of E Primary School VA Bermondsey

Cathedral C of E Primary School VA Southwark

Dulwich Village Infant C of E School VA Dulwich

Peter Hills C of E Primary School VA Rotherhithe

St George's C of E Primary School VA Camberwell

St James's C of E Primary School VA Bermondsey

St John & St Clement's C of E Primary School VA East Dulwich

St John's C of E Primary School VA Walworth

St Jude's C of E Primary School VA Southwark

St Mary Magdalene C of E Primary School VA Peckham

St Paul's C of E Primary School VA Walworth

St Peter's C of E Primary School VA Walworth

SURREY

St John's C of E Primary School VA Caterham

St Peter & St Paul's C of E Infant School VA Chaldon

Limpsfield C of E Infant School VA Limpsfield

Nutfield C of E Primary School VA Nutfield

St Mary's C of E Junior School VA Oxted

St Matthew's C of E Primary School VA Redhill

Reigate Parish C of E Infant School VA Reigate

St Stephen's C of E Primary School VA South Godstone

St Peter's C of E Infant School VA Tandridge

Trinity Oaks C of E Primary School VA Horley

SUTTON

All Saints C of E Primary School VA Benhilton

All Saints C of E Primary School VA Carshalton

Holy Trinity C of E Junior School VA Wallington

St Dunstan's C of E Primary School VA Cheam

LOCAL AUTHORITY AND SCHOOL

TYPE OF

SCHOOL DISTRICT

WANDSWORTH

All Saints’ C of E Primary School VA Putney

Christ Church C of E Primary School VA Battersea

Roehampton Church C of E Primary School VA Roehampton

St Anne's C of E Primary School VA Wandsworth

St Faith's C of E Primary School VA Wandsworth

St George's C of E Primary School VA Battersea

St Mary's C of E Primary School VA Putney

St Michael's C of E Primary School VA Southfields

Trinity St Mary's C of E Primary School VA Balham

More about Church of England schools

How many Church of England schools are there?

The Church of England is a major provider of statutory education, the largest provider of schools in England.

Key Facts:

• Approximately 1 million children attend C of E Schools

• About 15 million people living today have attended a C of E School

• 25% (4500) of all primary and middle schools are C of E

• 220 (6%) secondary schools are C of E

• With more than 130 sponsored and 350 converter academies, the Church is the biggest provider in England.

• Over 500 independent schools declare themselves to be C of E

Church of England schools are established primarily for the communities in which they are located. They are inclusive and serve those who are of the Christian faith, those of other faiths and those with no faith.

Church schools are recognised for their distinctive Christian Ethos and the impact this has on standards and all round education. The proportion of Church schools regarded as ‘outstanding’ (by Ofsted) is much higher than the national norm and yet the Church schools are fully inclusive.

There are various kinds of Church of England school in partnership with local authorities (LAs):

Voluntary aided: the school is owned by the Church, a majority of the governors are appointed by the Church, the teachers are appointed and employed by the governing body, the cost of repairs and capital projects is raised by the governing body with 90% grant from the DfE, religious education and worship are distinctively Anglican, the governing body is the admissions authority;

Foundation: the foundation owns the school, the governing body employs the staff and is the admissions authority, the Church appoints a minority of governors, religious education follows an agreed syllabus and the worship is Anglican;

Academy: there are seven Church of England academies in the Diocese of Southwark. One of these is a primary school and the rest are secondary schools.

For more about Church of England schools please visit our website www.education.southwark.anglican.org

How to Apply for our NQT Pool

What do you need to do?

1. Complete an application form from our website: www.education.southwark.anglican.org

2. Email it to cheryl.kuit@southwark.anglican.org

Although there is no closing date, applicants are advised to submit the form by the end of February 2016. What happens next?

1. We compile a summary of all the applications which is made available to Headteachers within the Diocese. Summary information will include:

o Name; o Qualifications; o Religious affiliation; o Relevant points from your statement such as

particular teaching/ curriculum interests; teaching placement schools; year groups worked in etc;

o Your preferred location; o Your preferred KS/ year groups.

2. Headteachers request application forms of suitable

candidates;

3. Schools invite applicants for interview and carry out all the usual recruitment and safeguarding checks;

4. If successful you will be appointed directly by the school.

Our SDBE Vision

To promote Christian education and enable church schools and

education chaplaincy to be at the heart of the mission and ministry of

the Diocese of Southwark in the 21st Century.

Southwark Diocesan Board of Education 48 Union Street London SE1 1TD

Tel: 020 7234 9200

Website: www.education.southwark.anglican.org

Email: cheryl.kuit@southwark.anglican.org

With thanks to the pupils of St John & St Clement’s C of E Primary School, Southwark

(Front Cover) and St Michael’s C of E Primary School, Wandsworth.