What skills and experience we're looking for
The position offers an excellent opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic candidate to lead a highly effective and very successful Biology Department. We are looking to appoint an excellent leader to our Biology Department that offers GCSE and A Level Biology. The ideal candidate will be a leader who can inspire students and staff and bring out the best in all our students.
All teachers are also expected to act as form tutors.
Main purpose of the job
• To ensure the development of students by teaching the curriculum of the subject with due regard for the aims and objectives of the school and the needs of individual students
• To lead and manage the Biology Department and to raise standards of student progress and outcomes within this curriculum area
• To liaise with the Head of Key Stage 3 Science to ensure compliance with the National Curriculum for Science at Key Stage 3 and 4
• To liaise with the Heads of Chemistry & Physics & the science technician team to ensure compliance with all Health and Safety regulations, advice and guidance in the support and teaching of practical science activities
• To monitor and support student progress within the curriculum area
• To promote successful learning and to take responsibility for effective teaching and learning within the department in accordance with the aims of the school
• To support, advise and encourage members of the department and to monitor their performance
• To effectively manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources within the department
• To run enrichment and trips within the department.
What the school offers its staff
Parkstone is pleased to be able to offer all staff members:
Core Benefits
• A contributory pension scheme relevant to your role (including access to Teacher and Local Government Schemes).
• Occupational sick pay.
• Tailored Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through the South Central Teaching Hub.
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7 covering a wide range of issues, such as: Legal Information, Bereavement Support and Online CBT among much more.
• All staff are entitled to a ‘Golden Day’ once a year – a paid day off or part time equivalent.
• Free Yoga and Pilates sessions throughout the term.
• Termly Staff Wellbeing and Workload groups to raise and solve issues.
Flexible Benefits
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligibility to join The Blue Light Card discount scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
Parkstone Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The school is also committed to a policy of equal opportunity.