Director of Biology
The King John School, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1RQThis job expired on 30 January 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 January 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 January 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Biology
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main/Upper Pay Scale
Additional allowances
TLR2B £4,439
Director of Biology job summary
Director of Biology
Required: with immediate effect or September start
Main/Upper
TLR2B £4,439
Full time hours
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and inspiring individual to join our dynamic Science faculty. We are seeking a driven individual who shares our vision of a quality education for all students, and is committed to joining us on our journey to Outstanding.
The successful candidate will be capable of inspiring students through their passion for the subject, and have a firm belief in the potential of all students.
Whether you are ambitious for progression, or determined to be an outstanding classroom practitioner, this School is the place for you.
We can offer you:
• A dedicated and experienced hardworking team of staff
• Enthusiastic, friendly and talented students
• The opportunity to develop within a highly effective multi academy trust
You will need to:
• be able to teach all key stages (3-5) with clear, positive impact on student achievement
• possess good behaviour management skills, working and understanding the key Health and Safety requirements within the Science environment
• be a good and effective communicator at all levels
• be open minded, creative, and inspirational in your style of teaching
• commit to working collaboratively with colleagues and students
• utilise a variety of teaching methods and ensure that your lessons are suitably challenging and engaging for all students
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to the following satisfactory pre-employment checks:
• Health
• Identity
• Relevant work qualifications
• Right to work in the UK
• Barred List Check (previously List 99)
• Disclosure & Barring Service Check (for all staff and volunteers)
• References
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About The King John School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 2052 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The King John School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@zmat.co.uk
Daniel Steel, is the Headteacher at The King John School, as a parent of two young children himself, he leads the school through the eyes of a parent, with very high expectations and aspirations for his student. The King John School is a popular, oversubscribed school where students’ very high attendance and levels of achievement reflect their commitment and enjoyment of school life. The school is a large, mixed comprehensive with a well-established sixth form, and serves the ever-growing communities of Thundersley and Benfleet, as well as welcoming students from further afield.
To enable their students to be happy and successful learners, they strive to create a caring, supportive and aspirational learning community, with high expectations and opportunities for all. They believe in offering a broad and balanced curriculum to enable students to flourish as individuals, and to achieve future success in whatever they choose to become later in life. This includes a strong emphasis on sport and the Arts. Opportunities for extra-curricular activities are extensive for all to support in developing knowledge, skills and cultural capital beyond the classroom setting. These opportunities include enterprise, creative performing arts, and a wide variety of trips and visits. Added to this their sporting expertise which puts them at the top of the county and national championships in a whole range of sports you will see the school has a lot to offer. They strive to nurture and develop global citizens of the future by celebrating success and valuing aspiration. They are determined every student should maximise their potential.
The recruitment, retention, and training of fully-qualified staff play a key part in their drive to secure strong academic outcomes for all students, and to instil a life-long love of learning. They understand the vitally important role of partnerships between families and school, and value their relationships with all members of the community they serve.
They have a thriving sixth form, which has been significantly extended to provide a wealth of additional state-of-the-art facilities. Students achieve well in a wide range of subjects and over a three year trend, the results are in the top 15% of over 2000 schools with 68% A*, A or B grades at A-level. Students’ destinations are very strong, and they progress to Higher Education, including Cambridge and other Russell Group universities, apprenticeships and employment.
Arranging a visit to The King John School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@zmat.co.uk.
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