Head of Science St Thomas Aquinas School, Kings Norton
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School & Sixth Form
Birmingham
- £41,410 - £57,935 per year
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- MPS / UPS + TLR 1 £11,410
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 3 May 2024
Job overview
Head of Science Faculty
Required for September 2024
MPS / UPS + TLR 1 £11,410
Thomas Aquinas Catholic School & Sixth Form is seeking to appoint an outstanding Head of Science from September 2024.
We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced individual. This is a critical strategic role as we seek to continue to raise achievement across the school and further grow post 16 provision. This person appointed will be responsible for a large team including experienced middle leaders and accountable to a senior leadership line manager. They will lead the development of a dynamic faculty, contribute to whole school policy and practice as well as overseeing STEM opportunities across the Multi Academy (3-19). This is an excellent opportunity to work with great colleagues, grow professionally and, if desired, advance your own career towards senior leadership.
St Thomas Aquinas is a large and thriving Catholic comprehensive school in the south of Birmingham. It is a place vibrant community where staff and students from all faiths live out the school mission. Examination results in summer 2022 and 2023 were excellent and in the top group of schools nationally. Building on the ‘Good’ judgement by OFSTED, the Catholic Schools Inspectorate recently judged the school to be ‘Outstanding’ in all areas. As a result, we are an oversubscribed school and becoming more and more popular with families.
This is a wonderful opportunity for the right candidate to build something special and make a huge contribution in a major Catholic comprehensive school.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to informally come and visit the school.
St Thomas Aquinas School is part of Lumen Christi who are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested prior to interview, an enhanced DBS check, online searches, medical, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the Right to Work (RTW) in the UK. All applicants will also be required to provide two suitable references.
Closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 3rd May 2024.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 7th May 2024.
For further details please visit www.stacs.org and 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
Attached documents
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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