Teacher of Biology
Thomas Tallis School
Greenwich
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 2 February 2017
Job overview
Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a successful, over-subscribed and expanding school? Do you want to be involved in a successful and innovative department?
Thomas Tallis is a flourishing and popular school situated in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. In 2011 it moved to a new £52m building with state of the art facilities and infrastructure. There are currently 1850 pupils on the school role and the intake is fully comprehensive from Years 7 to 13, with over 500 students in the thriving 6th Form.
At Thomas Tallis we aim to provide young people with an ‘education to understand the world and change it for the better’. We strive for excellence in all that we do underpinned by our four core values of creativity, community, engagement and challenge.
The Governors and Head are looking to appoint a well-qualified, energetic and innovative Teacher of Biology to join a well-established, well-resourced and successful faculty. Ideally we are looking for a person who is able to teach across Key Stages 3 to 5. We welcome applications from NQTs. The faculty employs a range of dynamic learning styles and is committed to innovative and creative curriculum development. The successful candidate will be part of a strong Science department with excellent support and facilities.
This is a great opportunity to join a school that is building on its already successful results and reputation, and is committed to becoming an outstanding school and centre of excellence. The new building and facilities only add to the excitement and energy already at the school.
All candidates will be subject to full Safer Recruitment procedures as laid down by the DfE.
If you are interested in applying for this position then please contact Loretta D’Souza for an application pack on hr@thomastallis.org.uk
Please also take the time to visit our website: www.thomastallisschool.com
Closing date: 2 February 2017
Interview date: w/c 6 February 2017
Attached documents
About Thomas Tallis School
Located in Kidbrooke, south-east London, Thomas Tallis School is a large co-educational secondary school providing places to pupils aged 11-18. The school was originally founded in 1971. In 2012 it moved into a brand-new purpose-built building on the site of a former airfield.
With capacity for around 2,000 students, Thomas Tallis is larger than the average secondary school. It operates a large sixth form, welcoming students who have come up through Thomas Tallis School, as well as pupils from other schools in the local area.
Headteacher
Mr Steve Parsons
Values and vision
Thomas Tallis School encourages its students to be kind, honest, fair, respectful and optimistic. The secondary school is proud of its diversity and encourages acceptance of all faiths and belief systems. Teachers deliver Character Education, which supports students to develop their own independent moral compass, and to understand the importance of their education and the value of hard work. The school aspires to deliver 'education to understand the world and change it for the better'.
Ofsted report (Feb 2024)
'Thomas Tallis continues to be a good school.'
'the school has high expectations of all pupils.’
'pupils are supported through exceptional pastoral care.’
‘The curriculum is broad and ambitious’.
‘Teachers are passionate subject experts. Their strong subject knowledge enables them to present subject content clearly to pupils, particularly in the sixth form.’
‘Pupils behave well in class and are polite and respectful around the school site. Lessons are not disrupted by poor behaviour. Working relationships between pupils and staff are strong.'
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