What skills and experience we're looking for
• Qualified teacher status
• A good degree in Biology or a closely related discipline.
• Good academic qualifications resulting from your school career.
• A consistent record of strong teaching standards.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Commitment to professional improvement.
• High energy levels and a willingness to work hard.
• Strong communication skills and high levels of literacy.
• The potential to support and advise other colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal skills in working with colleagues.
• Ability to get things done with imagination, vision, drive, strength and character.
• A willingness to participate in enrichment and extra-curricular activities.
What the school offers its staff
• Time for writing form tutor reports is allocated on a day when the school is closed to pupils.
• There are only three points in the year when teachers have to input assessment data about their pupils onto the school system.
• Each subject department decides how and when pupils’ work should be marked, to ensure manageable workload for staff.
• Almost all professional development opportunities take place during ‘early finish’ days so that the school day ends at 3.30pm.
• We never expect staff to read or reply to emails in the evenings, weekends or holidays.
• The school calendar is planned over a year in advance and shared with staff for comment before it is finalised.
• All members of staff can raise questions, suggest innovations and acknowledge the contribution of colleagues via a formal process each half term.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to enhanced child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.