Teacher of Science

Required from September 2021: Teacher of Science

Full time (part time considered), permanent;   
Salary scale: NQT – UPS3 

Due to increasing pupil numbers the governors of this highly successful and oversubscribed school seek to appoint enthusiastic, inspirational and talented Teacher(s) who are able to deliver in one or more of the following subject areas: 

Maths   /  Science  /  Computer Science / Geography

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and very successful team working in a school with excellent facilities and very high academic standards.  In 2018 the school was ranked No 1 in North Yorkshire for pupil progress and is often in the top 1% of all schools nationally.  The last Ofsted Inspection highlighted the following:

• The exemplary behaviour of students makes an exceptional contribution to learning and is supportive of all. Behaviour is outstanding and reflects the school’s values

• SFX is an aspirational school where attainment is well above the national average. Pupils in all groups make outstanding progress from their various starting points.

This role would be suitable for NQTs. 

Please note you do not need to be a regular attender at Church but you do need to be happy to support the Christian ethos of the school. 

St Francis Xavier (part of the St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Academy Trust) is a joint RC/CE 11-16 Mixed Comprehensive serving the picturesque market town of Richmond and the surrounding rural area.  We are located close to the A1 and A66 and in commutable distance from York, Durham and Teesside. The school has an excellent reputation in the local community and is consistently oversubscribed.  The school is a partner in both the Yorkshire Teaching School Alliance and the Diocese of Middlesbrough Teaching School Alliance and offers a comprehensive training programme for teachers at all stages in their careers. 

You are welcome to visit our school (adhering to Covid-19 guidelines) prior to application or to have an informal discussion with the Headteacher. Please contact Miss J Chapman, Headteacher’s PA, to book an appointment.  

Application forms and further details are available on the school’s website:  www.sfxschool.org.uk
** Please note the school will only accept applications on our forms, and not TES 'online' applications**

Completed application forms should be submitted to contact@sfxschool.org.uk 

Closing date: Monday 22 February 2021 (9am)

Interviews: week commencing Monday 1 March 2021

St Francis Xavier School, Darlington Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7DA

Tel: 01748 823414; Email:  contact@sfxschool.org.uk;

Website:  www.sfxschool.org.uk;