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Full time Teacher of Science / Head of Key Stage

Full time Teacher of Science / Head of Key Stage

St Thomas More Catholic Secondary School

Bedford

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Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2022
Apply by:
21 February 2022

Job overview

Full time Teacher of Science / Head of Key Stage 

MPS/UPS

For September start

Permanent position, with opportunity of TLR for the right candidate 

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well qualified full time Teacher of Science to inspire and nurture the next generation of Scientists through outstanding teaching and learning. 

Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Academies Trust is a large new Catholic Multi Academy Trust situated in the northern half of the Catholic Diocese of Northampton formed by the merger of three former Catholic Trusts in February 2020. The Trust currently leads and manages ten catholic primary schools located across the geographical area of Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire and two Catholic secondary schools – Thomas Becket in Northampton and St Thomas More in Bedford.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach all year groups including Sixth Form and build on the high standards the school enjoys. So if you have proven teaching skills, a passion for Science, a strong record of outstanding teaching practice with clear evidence of excellent, positive impact and the commitment to continue raising the educational achievements of all students we would like to hear from you. An ability and interest in teaching A Level Physics would be an advantage. 

In return, we can offer a supportive and caring work environment suitable for both NQTs starting out on their teaching career or experienced teachers looking for a new opportunity.  

Closing date: Monday 21st February 

Interview date: w/c 28th February 

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.  Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

For an application pack and further details on all vacancies please email hr@stm.beds.olicatschools.org or visit the school website www.st-thomasmore.org.uk/join-us to download the pack.  If you would like to discuss the role informally please do not hesitate to contact PBrazier@stm.beds.olicatschools.org or telephone 01234 400222 in the first instance.  

St Thomas More is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment and selection process in line with this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

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About St Thomas More Catholic Secondary School

St Thomas More Catholic Secondary School is a successful, oversubscribed 11-18 Catholic school, which is part of the Bedford group of Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Academies Trust (OLICAT) schools. Other schools in the Bedford group are St John Rigby Primary School and St Joseph’s & St Gregory's Primary School. St Thomas More is a specialist school in humanities and leadership and also a teaching school. Our last Ofsted inspection, in January 2011, judged St Thomas More to be an outstanding school. Our highly motivated, professional and friendly staff continue to secure higher levels of learning and examination success.

St Thomas More currently employs over 150 teaching and support staff. All staff who join St Thomas More are encouraged to progress further through training and personal development.

St Thomas More is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment and selection process in line with this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

If you require any additional information regarding employment opportunities at St Thomas More, please contact:

Karen Sallows, Personnel Manager on: 01234 400222 ext. 230 or ksallows@stm.beds.sch.uk

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