Science Teacher with TLR Responsibility/ Key Stage 4 Coordinator

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, Wychall Lane, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 8AP, el: 0121 464 4643 email: enquiry@stacs.bham.sch.uk

Are you interested in KS4 responsibility within an OUTSTANDING school? This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious candidate to join an increasingly successful and innovative faculty.

These are exciting times at St Thomas Aquinas School. As part of the Lumen Christi Catholic Multi Academy, we are linked closely with five other Schools allowing real opportunities for us to collaborate our teaching and learning strategies to raise standards for students. This is a key position within the faculty and the successful candidates will have the opportunity to make a huge impact to our students’ education from day one.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is enthusiastic about recent developments in the Science curriculum
• Is passionate about teaching Science
• Is excited about the possibility of guiding a dedicated team of committed and hardworking teachers to drive standards forward for our students
• Has high expectations of themselves and their students.
• Has a proven track record of raising attainment through their teaching and learning, making a positive impact within their own classroom.
• Has a commitment to working collaboratively as part of a team and working strategically with the Head of Faculty and other post-holders.

We will offer you:

• Enthusiastic students who want to learn
• A caring School atmosphere with supportive colleagues and parents.
• A positive and exciting learning environment.
• Supportive middle leaders and senior leaders throughout the School.
• Outstanding CPD to allow you to grow and reach your full potential, preparing you for future roles.

This is a wonderful opportunity for the right people to work with highly dedicated staff in a popular Catholic secondary school. Taking up a post in a new school can be a daunting experience and we would like your decision to join us to be well informed and to feel right for you. You are, therefore, more than welcome to come for an informal visit to our School.

Closing date: Wednesday 11 October 2017 with interviews w/c 16 October 2017

For further details and application form visit our website or contact: the main school office for details.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.