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Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

St Bernard's Catholic High School

Cumbria

Salary:
Main Pay Scale
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
1st September 2015, or earlier by arrangement
Apply by:
5 May 2015

Job overview

Required full-time to cover maternity leave from 1st September 2015, or earlier by arrangement, to December 2015 in the first instance.

The Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed teacher of Science to work within a well-established and forward looking specialist science team to cover maternity leave of permanent members of staff. The Science Department is a high performing department in the school based on its legacy as a Specialist Science School. We offer dual science and separate science courses at Key Stage 4 and a range of enrichment events throughout the year including residential opportunities for pupils.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. References will be sought from previous employers.

An application form and information pack can be downloaded from the school website: www.st-bernards.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date for applications is noon Tuesday 5th May 2015.
Interviews week commencing Monday 11th May 2015.

ST BERNARD’S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Rating Lane
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA13 9LE
Telephone: 01229/814560
Fax: 01229/311106
Email: pbradshaw@st-bernards.cumbria.sch.uk
www.st-bernards.cumbria.sch.uk
11-16 Mixed - n.o.r. 913
Voluntary Aided Catholic Comprehensive School
Headteacher : Mrs M Page

About St Bernard's Catholic High School

St. Bernard’s Catholic High School is a mixed, non-selective Roman Catholic secondary school situated in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. There are approximately 700 students at the school between the ages of 11-16.

St. Bernard’s Catholic High School was established in 1979 as a result of a merge of two local schools.

Headteacher

Mrs J Whittam

Values and vision

St Bernard’s Catholic High School wants to provide children across Barrow-in-Furness a supportive and caring learning environment for which they can grow and develop into confident young adults. It wishes for pupils to leave fully prepared for the responsibilities, opportunities and experiences after secondary school and to have the confidence to succeed to the best of their ability. The Catholic faith is at the heart of the secondary school’s values and it’s motto is: "to work is to pray”. The school's ethos is based on two core Gospel values: love and service. St Bernard’s Catholic High School wants pupils from all backgrounds and faiths to feel welcome and doesn’t tolerate discrimination on any level. It holds a Science Specialist school status, along with a Healthy Schools award and Sports England sportsmark.

Ofsted

“The behaviour of students is good. The vast majority of students behave well in lessons and around the school. Students are polite and courteous to each other, staff and visitors. The school’s ethos and values underpin good behaviour and encourage students to become respectful and courteous citizens. Students are given opportunities to grow spiritually and morally by exploring their values and beliefs. For instance, students are regularly encouraged to raise money for charity throughout the academic year”.

View St. Bernard’s Catholic High School’s latest Ofsted report

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Applications closed