The Role and Department:

The Biology Department has 7 full time teachers and the support of a technician all of whom report into the Head of Biology (the Head of Biology then reports into The Head of Science). There are four well-resourced labs in the department.

Biology and all Sciences are taught as separate subjects. The maximum class size at iGCSE is 23 and Sixth Form sets usually number 8-14 candidates. The department teaches IGCSE Biology (Edexcel) and A Level (AQA). There are usually around 90 pupils a year taking IGCSE Biology and 40 taking A Level.

Science results have been the best in the school, averaging around 90% A* and A at IGCSE with the majority of grades at A level at A or B. Numbers going on to study Biology and related subjects at university are good. Numbers reading medicine, in particular, have increased in recent years.

The role-holder will be expected to teach Biology and Junior Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics to Years 7 and 8) across the age range.

All members of the teaching staff are involved in the School’s tutorial and pastoral systems and are expected to be involved in the Activities Curriculum provided to the pupils.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Able to teach Biology from Year 7 to Year 13 and Science to Years 7 and 8 as part of the Junior Science course.
• Provide support to the Head of Biology/Science and work cooperatively within the Department Team.
• Be familiar with the aims and objectives of the Department as outlined in the departmental handbook.
• Assist the Head of Biology/Science with the development of schemes of work and assessment materials.
• Keep records of marks achieved in preps and tests by the pupils you are teaching.
• Attend suitable INSET as required under the guidance of the Head of Biology/Science.
• Participate in Science Activities outside the classroom as required by the Head of Biology/Science
• Promote Biology/Science as subjects.
• Undertake such other comparable duties as the Headmaster requires from time to time.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a completed application as soon as possible. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate present themselves.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.