Teacher of English
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School & Sixth Form
Birmingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- NQT / MPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 25 May 2022
Job overview
We are seeking an inspirational teacher of English, relentless in their pursuit of excellence for our students and with an infectious enthusiasm for language and literature in September 2022:
- Are you passionate about teaching?
- Are you enthusiastic about historic, current, and evolving language, literature, and media?
- Are you excited about the possibility of joining a dedicated team of passionate and inspirational teachers with a strong history of collaborative practice?
If so, we have a permanent position for an inspirational candidate within an inspirational faculty.
St Thomas Aquinas is a large and thriving 11-18 Catholic school where staff and students from all faiths live out the school mission and every member of the community feels valued and engaged. In November 2018 the school was judged to be ‘Good’ by OFSTED.
The successful applicant will:
- be excited about developing the curriculum at each key stage within the faculty in a collaborative forum
- teach English to the highest of professional and personal standards across Key Stages 3, 4 & 5
- be motivated and passionate about working in a richly diverse educational community
- be able to inspire students and staff within a culture of incredibly high standards, expectations, and outcomes for all regardless of prior attainment
- be an excellent role-model and teacher of English Language and Literature with enthusiasm for the potential teaching of Media Studies
- have excellent communication skills to forge positive relationships with students, parents, teachers, support staff, governors and other community and business links
It is an exciting time to join St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right person to work with highly dedicated staff in a popular Catholic secondary school.
This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates.
Closing date for applications is 9.00 am on Wednesday 25th May with successful candidates invited to interview on Friday 27th May.
For further details and application form visit www.stacs.org or contact:
The Office Manager at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, Wychall Lane, Kings Norton, Birmingham. B38 8AP.
Tel: 0121 464 4643 Email: enquiry@stacs.bham.sch.uk
About St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School & Sixth Form
- St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School & Sixth Form
- Wychall Lane, Kings Norton, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B38 8AP
- United Kingdom
St Thomas Aquinas is a large and thriving Catholic comprehensive school situated in the town of Kings Norton, in the south of Birmingham. Along with seven local primary schools, it is part of Lumen Christi MAC, a growing Catholic Multi Academy. The secondary school with a sixth form educates girls and boys aged between 11 and 18. There are approximately 1,160+ pupils on roll with around 160 students in the Sixth Form.
Headteacher
Chris Martin
Values and Vision
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School’s mission statement is: ‘Christ is at the centre of our school community where we live, love and learn together’. It is a place where staff and students from all faiths live out the school mission. Leaders, teacher and governors share a vision of a holistic education and seek to develop committed learners and exceptional people.
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is unapologetically ambitious for the children we serve. The school pursues a knowledge-based approach; that is, the highest standards of behaviour and academic challenge for all regardless of background. In November 2018 the school was judged to be 'Good' by OFSTED. The next phase of development is to be a truly great Catholic school.
Ofsted report
“Strong and thoughtful leadership from the principal and other leaders have seen the school improve considerably.”
“Relationships are strong across the school. Pupils like and trust their teachers and other adults. Consequently, pupils are happy to ask questions, offer answers in class and attempt challenging work.”
“Behaviour has improved significantly over the past 18 months. Pupils are well behaved and have excellent attitudes to learning. The school is calm and orderly throughout the day.”
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