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Head of Science

Head of Science

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School

St. Helens

  • Expired
Salary:
TLR1b
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2020 or asap
Apply by:
14 October 2019

Job overview

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School is an 11 - 16 school comprising of 600 students and 70 staff. It lies at the heart of the community it serves and welcomes students of all faiths, teaching them gospel values and nurturing them to become confident young adults. The February 2018 OFSTED inspection accurately graded the school '4' in all areas. A year later, the school has made ‘significant strides towards overcoming some of the very significant challenges identified at the last inspection.’ (HMI February 2019). We now need an enthusiastic Head of Science with the ability to lead, motivate and inspire; who has vision for the subject area and a willingness to be part of our school's journey; with a desire to help our students to achieve the best outcomes possible.  

The post operates within the current Mission Statement of our school.

Governors are now seeking a Head of Science who: 

  • Evidence of achieving high standards of teaching in the classroom;
  • Has the ability to raise standards of learning and achievement of pupils in the subject area;
  • Has the ability to lead a team and provide support and guidance to others;
  • Has humour, compassion, determination and drive   

Completed application forms should be marked for the attention of Mrs G Lynch, Headteacher.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact the school office on 01744 678112. 

Closing date: Monday 14th October 2019- 12 noon              
Interviews: W/c 21st October 2019

The post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to sign a CES contract.

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About St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School

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St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School is a mixed, comprehensive, Roman Catholic secondary school without sixth form situated in Blackbrook, St Helens, Merseyside. It is a voluntary-aided state school under the Diocese of Liverpool. 

St Augustine of Canterbury opened in October 1991. A smaller than average secondary school, it provides 750 places for students between the ages of 11 and 16 when fully subscribed.

Headteacher

Ivan Gaughan - Executive Headteacher

Giselle Lynch - Headteacher

Values and vision

St Augustine of Canterbury is a school that values achievement in the widest possible sense, academically and culturally, personally and socially. With an ethos rooted in the Catholic tradition, the school seeks to nurture each student’s individual development. 

Teachers believe the most effective way of helping children achieve their full potential is to develop their self-confidence and self-belief, giving them the chance to reach their goals regardless of background or academic starting point. British values are strongly promoted and extra-curricular activities ensure pupils receive a well-rounded education.

Ofsted report

“Leaders have made significant improvements to teaching and assessment which has resulted in most pupils learning more effectively”

"The teaching of English has improved markedly.  There are now consistent and established strengths across the department"

"The teaching of mathematics has improved at a similar rate.  Teachers are now skilled at helping pupils to develop their mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills"

“….. disadvantaged pupils are making better progress due to the improvements that have been made to teaching and behaviour "

View St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School’s latest Ofsted report

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