Head of Department - Biology
We need an exceptional person with determination, focus, and a broad understanding of the features of an outstanding school necessary to help create a high-attaining learning community at the School.
Start date: September 2024
Contract type: Full Time
Location: Tower Hamlets, London
Salary: Main / Upper Pay Scale with TLR 2B
Contract term: Permanent.
Are you an outstanding teacher with strong subject knowledge looking to develop in your career? We are currently looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our teaching team as Head of Biology.
This role is ideal for an experienced teacher who has QTS and is seeking the next step in their career, transitioning into middle leadership. The successful candidate will have a passion for both teaching and leadership, with a demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate both students and colleagues.
Key Experience:
1. Teach Biology to KS4 and KS5.
2. Experience of leading, coordinating, and monitoring across the department or of a significant area within this department (e.g., KS4/KS5, AFL).
3. Clear evidence of successful teaching across the full ability and age range at examination level.
4. Clear evidence of raising student achievement within a successful department.
5. Experience of raising the achievement of targeted groups (e.g., Higher attainers, SEN, EAL, boys, FSM).
6. Experience in a multi-cultural environment.
If you are interested and would like further details, please apply, and I will call to discuss the position and possible interview/visit to the school.
The successful candidates will be subject to a variety of checks including eligibility to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS disclosure, and full references including one from your most recent employer. Strategy Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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