Joint Head of Science
St Paul's School for Girls
Birmingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR 1 (£7,853 – £13,288)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 6 February 2019
Job overview
The Governing Body of St Paul’s School for Girls is seeking to appoint an inspirational Joint Head of Science for commencement September 2019. We seek an outstanding practitioner with the ability to lead the delivery of Science, including at A Level, in this outstanding Catholic School. We are looking for a dedicated and committed leader to drive academic progress and take a key role in supporting and developing the Catholic life of the school. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of success.
St Paul's is an outstanding Catholic comprehensive school for girls aged 11-19. In 2018 GCSE English and Maths combined was 84%, grades 9 – 4 with a progress score of +0.86. GCSE Combined Science grades 9-4:77%, Biology, Chemistry, Physics 100% and A Level Biology, Chemistry and Physics 100% A*-E.
The successful applicant will be
- Responsible for the leadership of Science
Must have:
- A track record of outstanding A level teaching outcomes with positive value added e.g. ALPS Red
- A consistent record of outstanding teaching and learning
- The experience of successfully planning, resourcing and delivering at least one Science at A Level
- The ability to lead and inspire a team of specialist Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Level teachers
- The ability to monitor and effectively track pupil progress and put in place appropriate and timely interventions
- The ability to communicate effectively with pupils, staff and parents
- The ability to inspire a love of Science
- The ability to motivate and inspire pupil self-confidence
- A positive can do attitude to help pupils overcome any barriers to learning
We offer:
- An established and comprehensive induction programme
- A strong commitment to your professional development and career management - excellent CPL and leadership development at all levels
- Outstanding exam results
- A supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded
- A working environment focused on Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all
- A positive and stimulating school climate which values the contribution of all staff
If you have the passion and drive to contribute to the future development of Science at St Paul’s School for Girls, we look forward to hearing from you.
An application pack can be downloaded from our website Please return your completed application form and one side of A4 stating your suitability for the post.
Application deadline: Wednesday 6th February 2019 at noon
Interview: Friday 8th February 2019
St Paul’s School for Girls
Tel: 0121 454 0895
email: enquiry@stpaulgl.bham.sch.uk
website: www.stpaulgl.bham.sch.uk
Dr D.E Casserly
Attached documents
About St Paul's School for Girls
- St Paul's School for Girls
- Vernon Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B16 9SL
- United Kingdom
St Paul’s School for Girls is a mainstream, comprehensive, Roman Catholic secondary school for girls aged 11-18. It is situated in Edgbaston in Birmingham and it has 989 pupils on its roll. The headteacher is a former pupil.
The school was founded in 1908 by the Sisters of the Charity of St Paul the Apostle. It is committed to the words of Mother Genevieve Dupius: "Do your best for the Children."
St Paul’s School for Girls is in the top 5% of schools in England; 88% of pupils have achieved five A*-C GCSEs including English and maths.
Headteacher
Dr D E Casserly
Values and vision
The Roman Catholic faith is the structure on which the school community is built, permeating every aspect of life at St Paul’s School for Girls. The secondary school strives to deliver the highest quality of teaching and learning. Each pupil is encouraged to aim for excellence and achieve their best personal and academic standards.
Catholic values are actively promoted throughout the school, such as the belief that all persons are sacred and are made in the image of God, and are entitled to justice and opportunity in order to develop fully.
Ofsted report
“Some teaching is outstanding, including in the sixth form. Teachers make sure they help students improve their literacy in lots of different subjects. Students’ behaviour is outstanding both in lessons and around the school. They attend well, are punctual and are very keen to learn and succeed. Relationships between all members of the school are strong and students are supported by a 'can do', caring ethos.”
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