Science Teacher

Job Description

Applications are welcome from newly qualified and experienced teachers of Science, who have a passion for Science and for student success. The ability to teach any Science discipline to A Level would be an advantage. Applications are welcome from individuals of all religions who will support the Catholic ethos of our school.

The Science department is a highly successful, committed and dynamic department. It is well resourced and has a relentless focus of raising pupil progress. The Department successfully recruits high numbers at KS4 (Separate Science) and at KS5.

At STM, we can offer trainees:

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 welcome. Please contact Mr J Hollingsworth, Teaching and Learning Director jhollingsworth@st-thomasmore.southend.sch.uk.

Please see the school's website for further details and an application form or telephone the school for details to be sent to you.

Closing date: Monday 26th March 2018

Interview date: Wednesday 28th March 2018

Start date: September 2018 or earlier

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.