Teacher of Science
St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School
Greenwich
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 26 March 2015
Job overview
We are currently looking to recruit a Science teacher to take up their position in September 2015. In the science department there is a wide range of experience from members of the senior leadership team to newly qualified teachers. The science department is consistently one of the top performing departments in the school and this would be a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified or experienced teacher.
“At St Thomas More we are passionate about learning and teaching. The school gives the highest priority to quality teaching that excites, motivates and challenges all of us. We endeavour to encourage each individual to grow and develop through the love and teaching of Christ into responsible citizens able to make a positive contribution in society." Markus Ryan, Executive Principal.
St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School was founded in 1964. It is an outstanding mixed 11-16 comprehensive school with a roll of 630 pupils. It is located in the south east of London in the Royal Borough of Greenwich (Inner London weighting). Our excellent record of academic success puts us consistently in the top 10% of schools nationally. Students gained 98% 5 or more A* – C passes at GCSE in 2014 and 84% 5 A*-C (including English and Maths). We are very proud that over the last few years over 42% of all GCSE grades are at A or A* which rivals many selective grammar schools.
St Thomas More has the reputation of being a school with the highest standards of discipline. A premium is put on courtesy, smart appearance and good order; discipline is based on mutual respect between teacher and pupil. Pupils have real motivation to work hard and to succeed. Staffing in St Thomas More School is excellent. Staff are supported through career development and progression is strongly encouraged. We have recently become a training school and provide a wide range of CPD to support all staff. Staff work together as a team and give tremendous support to each other.
For further information please see our website or contact Mrs C Bryson on 0208 850 6700 ext 254 http://stmcomprehensive.org/
The application deadline is Thursday 26 March, short listing will be Friday 27 March and interview the week beginning 13 April.
All applications should be sent to the Executive Principal’s PA, Mrs Greenwood bgreenwood@stmcomprehensive.org.
About St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School
- St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School
- Footscray Road, Greenwich
- London
- SE9 2SU
- United Kingdom
We have an excellent academic record
GCSE Exam Results 2023
As a school we are so proud of both how hard Year 11 have worked over the past five years and how brilliantly they coped with the disruptions caused by Covid-19.
Congratulations to each and every one of you for the excellent results you received!
These results reflect progress made by pupils being in the top 2-5% in the country. Many pupils were 1 grade above ‘average’ in every subject.
Below is a summary of how well the year group did:
Progress 8 score of +0.66
Average grade (Attainment 8) = 59.9 (equivalent to average of grade 6 or B)
17% of all grades were grade 8 or 9 or higher
33% of all grades were grade 7 or higher
89% of all grades were grade 4 or higher
75% of pupils achieved Grade 5+ in both English and Maths
89% of pupils achieved Grade 4+ in both English and Maths
89% of students achieved a grade 4 or higher in English Language
80% of students achieved a grade 5 or higher in English Language
94% of students achieved a grade 4 or higher in English Literature
91% of students achieved a grade 5 or higher in English Literature
91% of students achieved a grade 4 or higher in Mathematics
76% of students achieved a grade 5 or higher in Mathematics
91% of students achieved a grade 4 or higher in any Science
91% of students achieved a grade 4 or higher in RE
Summary GCSE Results 2023
Grade 5+ (In both EN & MA) 75%
EBACC APS 5.27
Pupils entered for EBACC 44%
Pupils staying in education or going into employment after KS4 Pending
Summary GCSE Results 2021
Grade 5+ (In both EN & MA) 67%
EBACC APS 5.27
Pupils entered for EBACC 33%
Pupils staying in education or Pupils going into employment after KS4 98%
Summary GCSE Results 2020
Grade 5 72%
EBACC APS 5.43
Pupils entered for EBACC 54%
Pupils staying in education or going into employment after KS4 94%
Summary GCSE Results 2019
Progress 8 0.91
Attainment 8 59.08
Grade 5+ (In both EN & MA) 62%
EBACC APS 5.29
Pupils entered for EBACC 48%
Pupils staying in education or going into employment after KS4 99%
Our school has; exceptional standards of behaviour within a caring and supportive ethos; a top quality, committed team of staff; very good facilities; an enviable standing in the local community; very supportive parents/carers and excellent ECT provision and support.
St Thomas More Comprehensive is proud to be part of the South East London Catholic Academy Trust (www.selcat.org.uk)
Informal visits to the school are very welcome. Please contact Mrs Jennings on 020 8331 2424.
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