Bishop Challoner Catholic College is a highly successful, heavily over-subscribed mixed 11-19 Catholic comprehensive school in the South of Birmingham. We were designated one of the first 100 Teaching Schools in the country and we are also a lead school for the Central Maths Hub and the Schools Sports Partnership. The school has recently been designated as a Microsoft Showcase School in recognition of its excellence in innovation and the effective use of technology. In September 2024, we launched our SCITT which recruits and trains the next generation of inspirational teachers. This is a measure of the high achievements of the school and its excellence in training and developing staff.

Bishop Challoner Catholic College provides a clear and structured professional growth model for teachers. We offer the Best Practice Network training programme for ECTs, supplemented by carefully designed in-school training. All teachers take part in a choice of CPD Pathways which run throughout the year, led by our Lead Teacher Team, to develop understanding of research and practice in an area of your choice. 

Our performance management for support staff is characterised by a focus on professional growth and a bespoke programme of CPD. Line Managers will work with you to identify and map out a career plan, so you can be confident that you are getting the support to develop your career in a way that supports your personal goals. 

We provide a first-class INSET programme at Bishop Challoner Catholic College, which supports the professional development of all of our staff, at all stages in their career. All members of our team have access to professional shadowing opportunities, coaching, innovations CPD, and are encouraged to take up CPD opportunities through our designations. This might include training through our Maths Hub, Science Learning Partnership, or Computing Hub, or to complete an NPQ or teacher training programme with our Training School.