Head of Biology
Chew Valley School, Bristol, Somerset, BS40 8QBThis job expired on 15 April 2024
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
15 April 2024 at 9am
Date listed
19 March 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Biology
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS
Additional allowances
TLR2A, £3214
What skills and experience we're looking for
The post-holder will:
- provide vision and leadership in the department, assisting the Head of Department to secure high quality teaching and the effective use of resources to bring about the highest standards of achievement for all pupils;
- take particular responsibility for the development, teaching and learning of Biology in the school.
- To take further, whole department, responsibility for an aspect of teaching and Learning (e.g. AFL, Gifted and Talented, ICT) to be decided after appointment depending on the successful candidate’s skills and preferences.
What the school offers its staff
Chew Valley School has been through change in recent years including joining the Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) Multi Academy Trust alongside a number of our feeder schools and Gordano, Backwell and Churchill secondary schools. Through this we are developing work of a mutually beneficial nature. We are also active members of the North Somerset Teaching Alliance (NSTA) Teaching School which affords many opportunities for our staff.
The school has a distinctive character and ethos which is unashamedly child-centred and emotionally intelligent in the way relationships are managed between staff, parents, students and governors. The school has a House system at the heart of its culture with vertical tutoring as a key facilitator. There are four houses - Bilbie, Hauteville, Moreton and Rodney.
The school is situated 8 miles south of Bristol between the villages of Chew Magna and Chew Stoke. It stands on a 30-acre site in open countryside overlooking Chew Valley Lake. The school buildings are surrounded by very pleasant grounds and landscaped gardens with on-site parking for staff. There are extensive playing fields, and good sports facilities. As a member of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership
Commitment to safeguarding
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Chew Valley School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
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About Chew Valley School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1201 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Chew Valley School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- lgilhespy@lsp.org.uk
This is a wonderful opportunity for a colleague to join our thriving and successful school to assist us in achieving even greater success. The school has been through change in recent years including joining the Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) Multi Academy Trust alongside a number of our feeder schools and Gordano and Backwell and Churchill secondary schools. Through this we are developing work of a mutually beneficial nature.
The school has a distinctive charter and ethos which is unashamedly child-centred and emotionally intelligent in the way relationships are managed between staff, parents, students and governors. The school has a House system at the heart of its culture with vertical tutoring as a key facilitator. There are four houses - Bilbie, Hauteville, Moreton and Rodney.
Arranging a visit to Chew Valley School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lgilhespy@lsp.org.uk.
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