Second i/c of Science Department

Job Description

Following the promotion of our current post holder, we are looking to recruit a passionate teacher to join our highly successful, committed and dynamic Science Department. The Department is well resourced and has a relentless focus of raising pupil progress. High numbers are successfully recruited at KS4 (Separate Science) and at KS5. We are a Catholic School but applications are equally welcome from non-Catholic Christians.

At STM, we can offer:

Professional support with our CPD programme and as a partner in the Agnus Dei Teaching School Alliance we have access to wider opportunities across the Diocese to enhance your professional development
Support and encouragement to continue with further research or study
Personal support with our wellbeing programme and support structures
Relocation assistance may be available

Informal discussions or visits are encouraged and very welcome prior to application. Please contact Mr J Hollingsworth, Director of Teaching and Learning jhollingsworth@st-thomasmore.southend.sch.uk.

Please send completed applications to the school at the above address or email recruitment@st-thomasmore.southend.sch.uk.

Closing date: midday 28th June 2017

Interview date: w/c 3rd July 2017

Start date: January 2018

Information about the School

The aim of the Trust is to provide the children in our care with the best possible education within a caring and supportive Catholic ethos.

We will support the spiritual, moral, social, cultural and physical development of each child, as well as maximising progress, achievement and attainment to ensure their intellectual growth and to fulfil their potential.

Our Schools are: • Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Benfleet • Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Leigh-on-Sea • Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School, Rayleigh • Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Southend-on-sea • St Helen’s Catholic Primary School, Westcliff-on-sea • St George’s Catholic Primary School, Shoeburyness • St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Canvey Island • St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School, Rochford • St Thomas More High School, Westcliff-on-sea

We respect each pupil as a unique person with God given gifts, qualities and particular needs.

Appointments made are subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance and safeguarding checks.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.