Key Stage 3 Coordinator of Science

WHY APPLY FOR THIS POSITION?

• The school has an outstanding ethos & environment for learning.
• The Science Department has a very large uptake at KS4 and KS5.
• The Department achieves outstanding results at Key Stages 4 & 5, significantly above national averages.
• We are committed to developing the talents and potential of all our staff and place great emphasis on their wellbeing.
• Bishop Thomas Grant is a hugely oversubscribed school (in excess of 1000 Applications for 180 Year 7 places) and enjoys a considerable reputation in the local area for its academic excellence and caring ethos.
• Bishop Thomas Grant is one of the Mayor’s “Gold Club schools”.
• The school has been placed in the top 100 non-selective schools nationally and was awarded the Outstanding Progress Award at the Education Business Awards in 2014 for being the top UK Secondary School for progress
• Attainment at the school is significantly above national averages for virtually all subjects and all groups of students

WE ARE SEEKING TO APPOINT A CANDIDATE WHO:

• Has a proven record as a teacher in motivating pupils to achieve high standards in Science across KS3-5.
• Has excellent knowledge of the Science curriculum and strategies for innovation and development.
• Has the ability to lead and motivate colleagues to promote high standards of academic achievement.

OFSTED REPORT OCTOBER 2014

Bishop Thomas Grant School is an 11-18 Catholic co-educational comprehensive school and was rated outstanding in all areas in October 2014.

• Attainment is exceptionally high across a wide range of subjects, including at the highest levels. Almost all students make exceptional progress.
• The school provides outstanding pastoral support. This helps all students to remain engaged and motivated to learn. Their exceptionally positive attitude to learning is a major contribution to their achievement.
• Students behave extremely well in and out of the classroom. They feel safe and show high levels of respect for each other, their staff and the school environment.
• Parents have very positive views about how well the school cares for their children and enables them to achieve very highly.
• The sixth form is outstanding.

Bishop Thomas Grant School operates rigorous safeguarding procedures.

Applicants should be committed to working within the Catholic ethos of the school.

If you have any questions regarding the post, please contact Yvonne Connolly at the school: yconnolly@btg-secondary.lambeth.sch.uk

Completed application forms must be returned to Mrs Connolly.

CLOSING DATE: Noon – MONDAY 20th APRIL 2015.

BISHOP THOMAS GRANT SCHOOL
BELLTREES GROVE, LONDON SW16 2HY
Telephone: 020-8769 3294 Facsimile: 020-8769 4917
e-mail: headteacher@btg-secondary.lambeth.sch.uk
web: www.btg.ac

11-18 Mixed Catholic Voluntary-Aided School