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Interested in applying for a teaching post in London, within a Church of England School covered by the Diocese of London? Check out our vacancies board for a job at a Church of England School.
Apply through us!
- Where to Start (forms)
Details for making an application for a first appointment
1) Application via LDBS (who will act as a 'clearing
house' to LDBS Schools) using the LDBS NQT application form.
2) Direct application to a LDBS school in response to an advertisement
(see our teacher vacancy board!).
3) Application to a LA 'pool' where you will be directed to a school
which might include the suggestion of teaching in a LDBS school.
- The LDBS offers a clearing house system to match interested NQT applicants
to vacant posts in the Diocese of London.
- Interviews will take place in the schools where the vacancy occurs.
- Please note the minimum requirement is for Bachelor of Education Degree,
PGCE, or other qualification conferring Qualified Teacher Status. Overseas
trained teachers committed to gaining QTS are also welcome to apply.
- Applicants should have understanding of equal opportunities in the
widest sense and an appreciation of how equal opportunities are addressed
in a school situation.
- Although LDBS schools are Church of England foundations - they all
serve their communities, and are attended by pupils from families' representative
of the major world faiths, or those of no faith.
- There is an expectation that teachers appointed to LDBS schools will support the Christian ethos of the schools.
To proceed through the LDBS you must complete an INFORMATION SHEET (wd doc) together with an APPLICATION FORM (wd doc) and PERSON SPEC guide (pdf doc)
This process may be initiated by filling in an information sheet (above) either online (to do so please click here) or both forms may be requested through Pat Regan on 020 7932 1162 or if you have any queries please contact Pat Regan (Recruitment & Retention Co-ordinator), LDBS, 36 Causton Street, London, SW1P 4AU.
"Teaching in London is always a challenge and always satisfying."
London is a cosmopolitan and vibrant city renowned for energy, excitement and opportunities. The London Diocesan Board for Schools (LDBS) serves 147 schools located across 18 Local Authorities (LAs) north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. The LDBS works in partnership with the LAs and staff are able to take advantage of the training and advisory opportunities offered by both the LA and the LDBS.
Teachers working in LDBS schools are encouraged to further their professional development and courses are provided for preparing to undertake a senior management role, and to progress to become Headteachers.
131 Primary Schools - 80 with nursery units or nursery classes.
13 Secondary Schools - all with sixth forms.
3 Academies (2 planned Academies)
The locations of schools vary from the 'Green Belt' to central London.
For more information see our detailed listings of schools - click here.
NQT Events - flyers/information will be faxed to schools in advance of each event or click on the link below for each event. Contact Pat for further information.
Autumn Term 2008
Timetable of events will be advertised soon - please check back!
Spring Term 2009
Summer Term 2008
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