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Science Teacher

Science Teacher

Sacred Heart Catholic School

South East London

Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1 September 2015
Apply by:
5 May 2015

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint a science teacher to join our highly successful Science department from September 2015. The position would be suitable for an NQT or an experienced teacher. Science at Sacred Heart is very high-achieving (86% of pupils gaining at least two GCSEs, 100% pass rate at Triple Science, 100% A* - E at A-level) and an extremely popular option.

Sacred Heart RC School is a successful and oversubscribed 11-19 school in Southwark, London. We are a Catholic school with very strong moral values and a traditional approach to behaviour and discipline; we believe in honesty and trust. Sacred Heart School consistently achieves outstanding academic results way above local and national averages in every subject area. We also have an exceptional record of helping our pupils to achieve more than they think is possible: we are regularly in the top 5% of all secondary schools in the UK on Academic Value Added tables. Our excellent record of achievement is a testament to the strength, determination and sheer hard work of this community and this has been reflected in the recent OFSTED inspection in which we achieved “outstanding” in each category.

The successful candidate should;

  • Have a strong subject knowledge
  • Have ambition and a passion for learning
  • Be able to deliver outstanding classroom practice
  • Have high expectations of all learners
  • Be able to work collaboratively with others

We expect you to be passionate about ensuring the best possible Science education for every one of our students. You will be a creative teacher who is ambitious for the students you teach, your colleagues' level of performance and your own career development. Being able to offer experience teaching to A-level would be an advantage. The position is suitable for an NQT.

The School welcomes visits from candidates in advance of applications.

If you are interested in joining us, further details of the post and application documents can be found on our website http://www.sacredheart.southwark.sch.uk, go to the ‘About Us’ tab and then the ‘Vacancies’ tab.

Email applications to Ms K Bates, Admin (Personnel) Bates.K@sacredheart.southwark.sch.uk to include a personal statement, application form, email address and full contact details of two referees.

Closing date for receipt of applications is noon on Monday 5th May 2015.

About Sacred Heart Catholic School

An Outstanding School

Sacred Heart Catholic School is a high performing, heavily oversubscribed 11-18 school. The school is consistently in the top 10% of the country’s schools based on Value Added and has been judged as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted both in 2007 and December 2012.
Our school strives to be a Catholic community in which the Christian principles of care and respect are valued, with an emphasis on the development of the individual through academic achievement and personal development.

The successful applicant will:

  • Work in a supportive, positive and dynamic environment which is committed to developing each child’s full potential
  • Be supported in their career development through a personalised induction programme.
  • Be supported at a departmental and Senior Management level in ensuring a successful experience in the classroom.
  • Be encouraged to contribute in extracurricular activities, to take on an active role as a form tutor or within a pastoral team and be an active participant in staff activities within a collegial school environment which prides itself on its cohesive, hardworking ethos.

Sacred Heart School consistently tops the GCSE exam league table in Southwark which places us as one of the best performing non-selective schools in the country. Our results have ranked us as second in the country out of nearly 3,000 schools by the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau.

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Applications closed