Head of Science
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
Lambeth
- Expired
- Salary:
- Inner London Pay Scale + TLR 1D £12,897
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2017
- Apply by:
- 13 October 2016
Job overview
Judged to be outstanding in each category by Ofsted in October 2014, the school is highly oversubscribed and enjoys an enviable reputation in the local and wider communities for its exceptionally high standards in all areas of pupil achievement supported by a dynamic Catholic ethos, with Gospel values at its heart, which permeates all aspects of school life.
Why apply for this position?
- The post will offer the opportunity for fast career progression for the right candidate.
- We are committed to developing the talents and potential of all our staff and place great emphasis on their wellbeing.
- Bishop Thomas Grant is a hugely oversubscribed school (1,000 Applications for 180 Year 7 places) and enjoys a considerable reputation in the local area for its academic excellence and caring ethos.
- We are the top performing Lambeth school and in the top 5% of schools nationally for pupil progress. Attainment at the school is significantly above national average (83% 5A*- C / Progress 8 score 0.79).
- The Science Department has its own suite, which contains eight well equipped laboratories and a 6th form teaching classroom all with interactive whiteboards, and is very well resourced and achieves excellent results across all key stages.
We are seeking a candidate who has a proven record as a teacher in motivating pupils to achieve high standards in Science across KS3-5, excellent knowledge of the Science curriculum and strategies for innovation and development, and the ability to lead and motivate colleagues to promote high standards of academic achievement. Applicants should be committed to working within the Catholic ethos of the school.
For an application pack, please contact Mrs Branson at the school, email: sbranson@btg-secondary.lambeth.sch.uk
Completed application forms must be returned to Mrs Branson.
Closing date: 12 noon Friday 14th October 2016.
Bishop Thomas Grant School operates rigorous safeguarding procedures. This appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Further details can be found at www.gov.uk/dbs
Bishop Thomas Grant School
Belltrees Grove,
London SW16 2HY
Mixed 11 -18 Voluntary Aided Catholic Comprehensive School
NOR: 1233 (329 in the sixth form)
www.btg.ac
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About Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
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- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
- Belltrees Grove
- London
- SW16 2HY
- United Kingdom
Bishop Thomas Grant is an OFSTED Outstanding, 11-18 mixed voluntary-aided, comprehensive high school for Roman Catholic students from 11-18 under the Trusteeship of the Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark. Bishop Thomas Grant School consistently achieves outstanding academic results way above local and national averages in every subject area. Our curriculum equips students with skills for the modern, global world and develops them as independent and critical learners and confident communicators.
At the heart of the school is its distinctive Catholic ethos, which in turn is supported by the excellent relationships which exist between staff and students. Our shared vision for the school supported by the staff, students, parents and governors has created a very strong, caring and cohesive community, with Gospel values permeating all aspects of life.
The school is committed to the continuous improvement of resources and to the development of staff skills through high quality CPD sessions, the wellbeing of staff is also paramount and opportunities and measures are put in place to ensure this.
Why apply for a position at Bishop Thomas Grant?
- Our school has an outstanding ethos and environment for learning
- The School achieves outstanding results at Key Stages 4 and 5, significantly above national averages
- We are committed to developing the talents and potential of all our staff and place great emphasis on their wellbeing, personal development and CPD
- Bishop Thomas Grant is a hugely oversubscribed school (in excess of 1000 Applications for 180 Year 7 places)
- Our school provides outstanding pastoral support. This helps all students to remain engaged and motivated to learn. Their exceptionally positive attitude to learning is a major contribution to their achievement
- Students behave extremely well in and out of the classroom. They feel safe and show high levels of respect for each other, their staff and the school environment
- Parents have very positive views about how well the school cares for their children and enables them to achieve very highly
- Our Sixth Form is outstanding
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