Teacher of Science
St Damian's RC Science College
Tameside
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 21 October 2024
Job overview
Teacher of Science
Salary: MPS/UPS
Start Date: January 2025
St Damian’s is a heavily oversubscribed Roman Catholic Science College which is committed to the professional development of staff and promoting the welfare of children.
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative Teacher of Science. There is access to a well-established range of exciting curriculum materials that inspire and motivate pupils. Our Science results are consistently outstanding and we are determined that this will continue.
These results are the outcome of exceptional pastoral care, high-quality teaching and strong leadership. We are looking for a teacher who will ensure our children continue to receive an excellent education.
The person we are looking for will be committed to enthusing children of all abilities, be passionate about teaching and learning, and will be supportive of the College’s Catholic ethos. In both our current Ofsted report and Section 48 report we were judged Outstanding in all areas. We are proud to be a high achieving Catholic school, who consistently produces at least good outcomes for our great children. Equally, we are also proud that we have a very stable staff who love working here and enjoy the benefits St Damian’s has to offer.
St Damian’s is situated on the Tameside and Oldham border and is widely recognised for the quality of care it provides for all pupils and the professional opportunities afforded to all colleagues. The College is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. CES application forms can be downloaded from www.cesew.org.uk. and further details are available from our website www.stdamians.co.uk
Letters of application should be returned to Mr S Logue, Headteacher.
Closing Date for Applications: 12 noon, Monday 21st October 2024
Interviews: Friday 25th October 2024
Attached documents
- Science Teacher - Advertisement - October '24.docx10.75MB
- JD_MS_Science.docx82.82KB
- CES Model_Application_Form_-_Teacher.docx63.04KB
- CES - Notes to Applicants.doc92.5KB
- Recruitment_Monitoring_Form - UPDATED VERSION.docx46.94KB
- Rehabilitation_of_Offenders_Act_1974_-_Disclosure_Form - UPDATED VERSION.docx62.1KB
- Letter to Candidates - Scan.pdf899.41KB
About St Damian's RC Science College
- St Damian's RC Science College
- Lees Road, Ashton-under-Lyne
- Lancashire
- OL6 8BH
- United Kingdom
St Damian’s RC Science College is a mixed, mainstream, Roman Catholic secondary school in Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire. It caters to students aged 11 to 16 and has approximately 770 pupils enrolled.
Founded in 1963, St Damian’s RC Science College is administered by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford. It has been awarded science college status.
Headteacher
Sheldon Logue
Vision and values
St Damian’s RC Science College’s motto is "Faithful in all things". The school’s main aim is to provide a caring, supportive environment where each pupil can begin to love the art of learning and fulfil their academic potential.
The secondary school strives to help each student develop into a mature, responsible and Christian adult. Staff provide opportunities to take part in acts of worship throughout the year, as well as charity activities. The pastoral system is based on a culture of respect and focuses on the welfare and achievement of students.
The curriculum concentrates on the core subjects of maths, RE, PE, English and science. Other subjects include art and design, performing arts, product design, nutrition and construction.
Ofsted report
“The curriculum is well matched to students’ needs. There is a small and appropriate offer of vocational subjects but the mainstay of the curriculum is traditional and academic. Students receive good quality information, advice and guidance involving their parents. There is a good range of extra-curricular activities on offer.”
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