Teacher of Geography
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School & Sixth Form
Birmingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- NQT/MPR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2019
- Apply by:
- 25 March 2019
Job overview
We are seeking an ambitious, committed and inspirational teacher of Geography for September 2019.
- Are you passionate about teaching?
- Are you excited about the possibility of joining a dedicated team of committed and hardworking teachers?
If so, we have a permanent position for an outstanding candidate within a strong faculty. St. Thomas Aquinas is a large, thriving and oversubscribed 11-18 Catholic school. 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.
Essential requirements for the successful applicant are to:
- teach Geography across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
- committed to transforming the lives of learners through a knowledge-based approach.
- be motivated and passionate about working in a richly diverse educational community.
- be able to inspire students and staff within a culture of high standards, expectations and outcomes for all.
- have excellent communication skills to forge positive relationships with students, parents, teachers, support staff, governors and other community and business links. The ability to teach History at KS3 (or as a second subject) would be desirable.
It is an exciting time to join St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School as we are now part of the Lumen Christi Catholic Multi Academy. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right person to work with highly dedicated staff in a popular Catholic secondary school.
Closing Date: 25/03/2019, 09:00
For further details and application form visit www.stacs.org or contact the Office Manager at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, 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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