Head of Biology
Hellesdon High School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5SBThis job expired on 17 April 2023
Start date details
TBC
Closing date
17 April 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Biology
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,000-£43,685
Additional allowances
TLR £3941
What skills and experience we're looking for
A thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum for the department and all related government initiative
An understanding of the many strands of raising attainment in the subject
Experience in developing high-quality schemes of work in all Key Stages
A commitment to inclusive education and equality of opportunity.
Knowledge of how to use data in order to target and intervene with pupils to raise attainment
An ability to lead and motivate a team
A knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation procedures
An ability to administer departmental resources etc.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a range of audiences.
Ability to use ICT to facilitate learning and for effective management and administration.
Awareness of the issues arising from teaching students in an inner city setting.
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
What the school offers its staff
We value our staff and are committed to supporting their wellbeing. We have an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which all staff can access 24 hours a day. The EAP provides counselling services, legal information and guidance, musculoskeletal services and online resources such as nutrition diaries, healthy eating plans, personal coaching questionnaires and tools and fitness programmes.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hellesdon High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1581 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hellesdon High School website
- Email address
- tglaister9tr9@nsix.org.uk
Hellesdon High School and Sixth Form is an ambitious and caring school. We provide a great variety of academic, social and cultural opportunities designed to help our young people to enjoy, achieve and succeed in all aspects of their life. Learning is at the heart of all we do. Through high quality teaching, we ensure every student's talents and abilities are catered for, allowing them to not just excel academically but also to develop skills which allow them to become more independent in their learning, in preparation for life beyond school. Our school also has the benefit of being part of The Wensum Trust which, alongside its strategic partners, continues to offer new and exciting opportunities for our students in an ever-changing world.
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