Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover)

Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover)

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

ST1879(e)

Part time

MPS/UPS: £24,373 - £40,490 per annum, depending on relevant teaching experience. Actual salary: £14,628 - £24,301 per annum.

This school has Academy status and you will be employed by the Board of Trustees.

St Mary's Catholic School

Benton Park Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE7 7PE

www.stmarysnewcastle.co.uk

Number on Roll c.1425

Headteacher: J Foster

19.47 hours per week, 3 days per week (0.6 FTE)

Fixed term from January 2020 until early November 2020.

The Governors wish to appoint an excellent Teacher of Science to provide cover for a maternity absence.

This post should appeal to both recently qualified teachers or to more experienced candidates, looking to develop further in an outstanding school. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone wishing to join an outstanding department and a highly successful and forward thinking school.

St Mary’s is a very popular and happy school, rated Outstanding by the Diocese and Ofsted. We became an academy in 2013 and enjoy outstanding facilities in a new building, which opened in 2011. We are also very popular with parents and are one of the most over-subscribed schools in the north-east. We have around 1,200 students in the main school and our Sixth Form, of over 220, is expected to grow to 300 in the next three years.

In addition, we are a Teaching School, increasingly engaged in school to school support, initial teacher training and CPD and leadership development across the region. As a result, further opportunities for professional development are wide-ranging and an added attraction for potential new staff.

At St Mary’s, science is a well-established and highly respected department with excellent results. Recent highlights include:-

• Over the past 2 years, 45% of single science entries in Biology, Chemistry and Physics achieved at least a grade 7

• Over the past 2 years, 87% of single science entries in Biology, Chemistry and Physics achieved at least a grade 5

• Outstanding GCSE Science Progress score of 0.41 in 2018

• More than 50% of all A Level grades across Biology, Chemistry and Physics were A*-B over the last 2 years

• 75% of all A Level grades across Biology, Chemistry and Physics were A*-C over the last 2 years.

Leadership, teaching and the climate for learning in science are all outstanding.

Above all, the Governors wish to appoint a teacher with:-

• A clear commitment to nurturing and promoting the school’s distinctive ethos

• A passion for providing the best possible holistic education for all students

• A commitment to maximising achievement through excellence in teaching and learning

• An excellent track record as a classroom teacher

• The ability to promote a love of learning science in our students.

Application packs are available to download here, from our school website, or by e-mailing the Director of Finance and Support Services, louise.douds@st-marys.newcastle.sch.uk.

If you require any further information about the post, please do not hesitate to contact John Foster, Headteacher or Suzanne Fisher, Senior Assistant Headteacher on 0191 215 3260.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 25 November 2019.

Interviews are likely to be held the following week.

The school is fully committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.

Fixed Term

Closing date:

25 November 2019