Head of History

Permanent Contract to commence 1st September 2018

Salary – Teacher MPS 1 – 6 / UPS 1 – 3 (£22,917 – £38,633 per annum) and TLR 1b £7,698

St Thomas More Catholic School is a highly successful and high performing 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school with 1537 pupils on roll, with 314 in the sixth form. It is a Teaching School and was described as an “outstanding school” in its October 2013 OFSTED inspection. In summer 2017, 75% of our Year 11 students attained Grades 9 to 4 in Mathematics, and 80% achieved Grades 9 to 4 in English. In Year 13, 120 pupils completed a wide variety of qualifications. All of whom have secured places at either university, in employment, or with an apprenticeship.

We are seeking an outstanding, dedicated and enthusiastic individual to lead the History Department with the drive and determination to lead a successful and forward thinking team. History is a popular choice for pupils at Key Stage 4 and 5.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner, will be passionate about History Education and be willing to go the extra mile to ensure pupils achieve their full potential.

Head Teacher: Mr. J. Parkinson

Application forms, job description and further details may be obtained from the school website:

www.stthomasmore.org.uk/vacancies

E-mail applications to:

recruitment@stthomasmore.org.uk

Or call 0191 4990111 for further information. St Thomas More is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure.

Closing Date: Thursday 22nd February 2018

Interview Date: Friday 2nd March 2018