Second in Department - Science
St Michael's Catholic School
Buckinghamshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR2b
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 27 March 2019
Job overview
Second i/c Secondary Science
MPS/UPS + TLR 2b
Required for September 2019
St. Michael’s Catholic school is a very popular school with a Through School Campus in High Wycombe, and a new secondary campus in Aylesbury, which opened in September 2018. Our High Wycombe campus is unique in being the only through-school in Buckinghamshire, providing excellent educational opportunities for children from 3 to 19, with our Aylesbury Campus currently educating 120 Year 7 pupils and a new intake of 150 joining in September 2019.
We are looking for an inspirational full time Science teacher for the Wycombe Campus who can take on the role of second in department supporting the Lead Practitioner of Science and also our primary science lead, who secured the Primary Science Quality Mark for the school. While we are open to applications from specialist in all sciences, we are particularly interested in applications from Chemists and Physicists as this would support us in strengthening our A Level provision.
We have keen children who are excited to learn and a very supportive parent body. We have been judged to be ‘good’ by Ofsted, we are moving forwards rapidly and are securing high standards and excellent rates of progress for our children.
The school prides itself on:
• Strong results at KS3 and in the top 11% of schools nationally for KS4 progress.
• Excellent KS4 Science outcomes, above national for both combined sciences and the triple science subjects.
• Growing post 16 provision with improving outcomes for pupils.
• Collaborative and supportive teams with an innovative CPD model.
• Extensive success with induction of new staff to the school.
• A strong, inclusive Catholic Ethos
The successful candidate will be:
• A well-qualified teacher with a vision for the future.
• A highly motivated team player.
• Passionate about their subject.
• Keen to teach across full age and ability range.
• Determined to develop professionally and to contribute to others CPD.
• Committed to the care and inclusion of all pupils.
• Able to inspire pupils to achieve.
• Confident working in partnership with others.
• An excellent communicator.
• Supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Show an excellent commitment to raising attainment through extra-curricular activities.
At St Michael's you will be fortunate enough to be part of a community that is dedicated to achieving the best for our pupils. The opportunities that are available as a Through School with an additional Campus in Aylesbury are truly unique. As a team of caring professional staff, we are determined that St Michael's will be second to none in the quality of its curriculum opportunities, teaching, learning, staff and resources. We are committed to providing the highest standards of education from Nursery through to Sixth Form.
For further information, an application pack or an informal discussion regarding the post, please contact our recruitment partner, Richard Lanning at Hays Education via richard.lanning@hays.com or call 01273 729465
Closing deadline: 27 March 2019
St Michael's Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.
Attached documents
About St Michael's Catholic School
- St Michael's Catholic School
- Daws Hill Lane, High Wycombe
- Buckinghamshire
- HP11 1PW
- United Kingdom
St Michael’s Catholic School, based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, is a religious, voluntary-aided, all-through school for pupils aged three to 18. There are currently approximately 1,124 students enrolled at the mixed-gender school.
In 2008, St Michael’s was awarded specialist status in science. As a result of this, it has revamped its science classrooms. It became an all-through school in 2011 after undergoing an expansion. It also opened a nursery in 2013.
Principal
Garret Fay
Values and vision
St Michael’s Catholic School educates its students through the teachings of Christ. The school believes in developing students' spirituality and faith to prepare them for adult life. It also aims to ensure pupils have respect for one another. By praying regularly and worshipping as a collective, children are able to develop a better understanding of the themes throughout the liturgical year.
Ofsted report
“Teaching is usually good and some is outstanding. Teachers have good subject knowledge, present introductions clearly to classes and support students well with their learning. Teachers check on learning regularly in lessons and adapt activities where necessary so progress remains good. Students have positive attitudes to learning and behave well around the school. They say they feel safe in the school and they have a good awareness of how to keep themselves safe in different situations.The proportion of students who achieved five A* to G grades at GCSE has been above the national average for the last three years, with all students achieving at least five qualifications in 2013.”
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