In choosing successful candidates, the panel will be seeking excellent classroom teachers with the ability to embrace and deliver the vision of the Charter Schools Educational Trust, with the aim of establishing The Charter School Bermondsey as the most sought-after school in the Borough. All members of the Charter School staff are expected to: Support the Principal and Trustees in delivering the educational vision of the Charter Schools Educational Trust Work towards and support the school’s vision and objectives outlined in the school development plan Communicate Charter Schools Educational Trust values, aims, policies and plans to staff, students and parents Actively foster the ethos and values of the school Build an expectation of high achievement for all Help to create the best environment to promote and secure the achievement of students and staff Have a sense of Corporate Responsibility for the outcomes of pupils at Charter School Bermondsey Comply with and support at all times the school’s policies and procedures on safeguarding Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance and conduct Uphold and enhance the school’s reputation by ensuring positive, courteous relations with students, parents, colleagues and other stakeholders Be willing to go above and beyond expected levels of commitment to ensure the success of the school Be proactive in ensuring appropriate allocation of resources, and evaluate against outcomes Undertake other reasonable duties related to the role as required from time to time Develop and encourage good relations between the school and the local and wider community Work closely with other schools, locally, nationally and internationally Represent the school at marketing and other external events Engage actively in professional development for yourself and colleagues To carry out any other duties commensurate with the role as directed by the Principal

Skills Able to make judgements about the quality of your own teaching and learning and improve through reflection Effective personal ICT skills relevant to day to day practice Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills (including written, oral and presentation) Excellent time management Entrepreneurial spirit and ability think innovatively and creatively Keen to get involved in wider school life Desire to go “above and beyond” in improving outcomes for young people in the local community Experience Experience of working with young people (11-16) Ability to teach outstanding lessons Proven subject expertise and an understanding of what constitutes ‘outstanding’ in your subject A vision for how student attainment can be improved and maintained Experience of successful behaviour for learning strategies Successful experience of monitoring and target setting to improve learning outcomes Understanding of different models of support for students with SEN, EAL, and High Prior Attainers. Effectively narrowed the gap between disadvantaged and other students in the classroom

We support our staff with: Excellent opportunities for professional development including coaching and NPQs Providing a well-ordered working environment including centralised detentions so teachers can focus on teaching Regular opportunities for flexible working

Our preferred method of application is via the TES website, however, you can also download an application form from our website.