Assistant Head of Science-Head of Biology, The Streetly Academy
Date posted: Thursday 10 April 2025
Closing date: Wednesday 30 April 2025
Start Date: Autumn Term/September 2025
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2C £7,905 + benefits
Contract Term: Permanent
Contract Type: Full Time
Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientists? If you have a talent for making scientific concepts engaging and accessible, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of science education and making a difference in students’ lives.
The Academy offers a unique blend of tradition and future, seeking the highest standards of behaviour and appearance, whilst maintaining an emphasis on harnessing technologies, and exploring every avenue in improving teaching, learning, and assessment.
We are proud of our sport specialism, and make every effort to ensure all students are given the opportunity to develop and progress, in terms of health and leadership, via the avenue of PE, sport and the arts. This links closely to our PRIDE values, which are based on the Olympic and Paralympic values.
We can offer you:
* A considerate employer with regard for your well-being and family priorities.
* A health care plan to cover some of the costs of keeping you well such as dental, physio, and eye care, with the addition of counselling and fast track to consultant appointments should you be carrying the worry of a health scare.
* Excellent professional development / guidance and opportunities to progress through our extensive CPD program.
* A large and successful sixth form and the opportunity to teach Science at post 16.
* Friendly and supportive colleagues.
* Every member of staff and student is equipped with a Chromebook device to aid innovative teaching and reduce workload.
* Students that are helpful, with good manners and take pride in their appearance.
* A wide variety of clubs, trips, events, and opportunities.
* Free onsite parking and access to our onsite gym and padel tennis courts.
We are looking for:
* An experienced ‘A level’ teacher to work alongside the Head of Science to improve the teaching and learning provision in Biology.
* A qualified and enthusiastic team player who has a passion for the subject and an ability to bring it to life in the classroom.
* A teacher who is committed to delivering active and engaging learning, which enthuses young people and motivates them to want to succeed.
* An experienced teacher to provide leadership and direction for Biology within the department and ensure it is managed and organised to meet the aims and objectives.
* A teacher who can set targets that stretch and challenge students of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions.
* A teacher with a continued commitment to their own professional development.
Applications are welcomed from qualified and experienced teachers.
The successful applicant will be supported by an excellent department. Every member of staff receives the opportunity to complete a full Level 1 TEEP (Teacher Effectiveness Enhancement Programme) training course for 3 days.
If you are looking for an opportunity to join a progressive school and departments that thrive on good humour and teamwork, then please visit our website at The Streetly Academy.
Last date for receipt of completed applications is midnight on Wednesday 30 April 2025. Interviews to be held week commencing 6 May 2025.
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