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About St Philomena's
St Philomena's School was first established in 1893 when the Daughters of the Cross opened a boarding school for Catholic girls called St Philomena’s. Until recent years, it was a convent school with the sisters practising their faith daily here at the school.
The Sisters entrusted the school to the care of the diocese so to continue to build upon their work by providing inspirational, educational opportunities and leadership for young women. This is underpinned by the strong Catholic ethos that permeates the whole school community.
The school is situated in twenty-five acres of beautiful parkland and in buildings which include a refurbished Queen Anne Mansion. Since its foundation, the school has given its students every opportunity to develop spiritually, intellectually and socially in the context of a Catholic community which is forward looking while maintaining all that is best of traditional values.
St Philomena's is a Voluntary Aided school with over 1400 students on roll, from 11 to 18 years of age. Past students have been highly successful in securing Higher Education at Oxbridge and Russell Group Universities and prestigious employment and apprenticeships. The school is part of the Sutton SCITT, an outstanding provider of Primary and Secondary Initial Teacher Training, and also part of the Avila partnership which is an NPQ provider. The school will soon be joing the Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust.
Click the image below to view a google earth tour of St Philomena's School campus.
All applications are considered.
Certain key posts within a Catholic school are reserved for practicing Catholics. These posts include Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Head or Co-Ordinator of RE, Chaplain and Curriculum Leaders of Religious Education.
Thank you for your interest in working at St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls.
Please click the buttons below to view the current vacancies:
Teaching Vacancies
Vocational Teacher: BTEC Health and Social Care
Vocational Teacher: BTEC Health and Social Care
Salary is commensurate with experience in accordance with the national teachers pay scale, inclusive of OLW
£24,415 to £51,179 gross per annum
Required for April 2026
We are seeking to appoint a vocational teacher with an ability to teach T-Level Health and BTEC Health and Social Care at Key Stages 4 to 5. The ideal candidate will be an experienced healthcare practitioner with a relevant level 6 qualification and ability to teach. This is an exciting opportunity to teach our vocational education programmes in Heath Science and Health and Social Care, helping to prepare the next generation of health and social care professionals.
You should:
Have occupational or vocationally related experience within the field of healthcare e.g. a nursing or healthcare practitioner, a lecturer in the Health Sector etc.
Be able to teach T-Level Health, as part of T-Level Health and Science studies).
An ability to teach BTEC Health and Social Care is advantageous,
Committed to improving teaching and learning.
Have good interpersonal and presentational skills.
Be forward thinking, inspirational, receptive to change and able to work under pressure.
We offer:
A generous time allocation for planning, preparation and marking.
A strong commitment to your professional development and career management.
An opportunity to be part of a dynamic and creative team.
A supportive environment in which your talent and commitment will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded.
A superb opportunity for an experienced practitioner to work in a flourishing department.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a thriving school and make a major contribution to the schools continued success.
All staff are required to be supportive of the Ethos and Core Values of the school and we have a Chaplaincy team that can help support individuals within their roles.
Click the links for further details below and an application form is available at the top of this web page.
Designated Safeguarding Lead (Teaching) Interim Cover
Designated Safeguarding Lead (Teaching) Interim Cover
Salary Scale: Leadership Point 19 Salary is commensurate with experience in accordance with the Leadership Pay Scale, inclusive of OLW Required for April 2026
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and dedicated leader to the pivotal role of Designated Safeguarding Lead (Teaching). As a key member of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will hold strategic responsibility for safeguarding, behaviour, and safety across the school. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to combine high-level strategic leadership with a commitment to classroom excellence, ensuring our students remain safe, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.
The successful candidate will lead our safeguarding team, manage legislative compliance, and champion inclusive practice within our vibrant Catholic community.
You should:
You should:
Be an experienced teacher with a proven track record of delivering high-quality learning and progress.
Possess expert, up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding legislation, including KCSIE, The Prevent Duty, and Data Protection (UK GDPR).
Have significant experience in managing complex referrals and liaising with external agencies such as MASH, CAMHS, and Social Care.
Be a strategic thinker capable of leading a team of Deputy DSLs and influencing school-wide culture.
Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to act as a professional role model for both staff and students.
Be fully supportive of the school’s Catholic ethos and the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of our pupils.
We offer:
We offer:
A reduced teaching timetable to allow for the strategic and operational demands of the DSL role.
A seat on the Senior Leadership Team, providing the opportunity to shape the future direction of the school.
A strong commitment to your continuous professional development and specialised DSL training.
The opportunity to lead a dedicated and supportive safeguarding and pastoral team.
A flourishng school environment where your talent and commitment to student welfare will be highly valued and rewarded.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a thriving school and make a major contribution to our continued success. St Philomena’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; an enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
All staff are required to be supportive of the Ethos and Core Values of the school. We have a dedicated Chaplaincy team to support individuals within their roles.
Click the links for further details below and an application form is available at the top of this web page.
Teacher of RE
Teacher of RE
Commensurate with experience, inclusive of OLW
(Required for September 2026)
Whether you are an experienced teacher or ECT this is an opportunity to excel in this challenging and rewarding role.
We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of RE to work with our students aged between 11-18 years old. The ideal candidate with have the vision, and gravitas to work with young people and contribute to general school life.
You should be:
Be well qualified and enthusiastic.
Be able to teach Religious Education across the 11-18 age range.
Be passionate about RE.
Be committed to improving teaching and learning.
Have good interpersonal and presentational skills.
Be forward thinking, inspirational, receptive to change and able to work under pressure.
We offer:
A generous time allocation for planning, preparation and marking.
A strong commitment to your professional development and career management.
An opportunity to be part of a dynamic and creative team.
A supportive environment in which your talent and commitment will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded.
A superb opportunity for an experienced practitioner to work in a flourishing department.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a thriving school and make a major contribution to the schools continued success.
All staff are required to be supportive of the Ethos and Core Values of the school and we have a Chaplaincy team that can help support individuals within their roles.
Click the links for further details below and an application form is available at the top of this web page.
Non Teaching Vacancies
Interviews: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. We reserve the right to close the position once a suitable applicant is appointed.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted
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If you wish to apply for a position within St Philomena's, please click below:
Teaching Post Application Form
Non Teaching Post Application Form
Please also refer to our Equal Opportunities Form
Please note, CV's are not accepted for any of our positions. Please complete the relevant forms above as instructed.
Visits are warmly welcomed and highly recommended, should you have any questions or queries, please contact HR Officer on: recruitment@stphils.org.uk
If you wish to become a teacher, please click this link for our Teacher Training routes.
Thank you.
*Sutton Safer School Streets Scheme You will not be permitted to drive into the school street during the hours of operation via Alma Road and Shorts Road: between 7.50am and 8.30am and between 2.45pm and 3.30pm on Monday to Friday inclusive. You may receive a fine from Sutton Council.
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