Head of Biology

Hellesdon High School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5SB

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  17 April 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year, department, curriculum or phase
• 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.

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About Hellesdon High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1568 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Hellesdon High School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: tglaister9tr9@nsix.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hellesdon-high-school-norwich (opens in new tab)

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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