Head of Biology

The Misbourne School, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0BN

Deadline is tomorrow

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  22 March 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 January 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year, department, curriculum or phase
• 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: MPS1 - UPS3, Plus Fringe Allowance
• Additional allowances:

  TLR Range 2

What skills and experience we're looking for

As Head of Biology you will be in a job that will motivate and challenge you in equal measure. You will be leading the development of the Biology area of the Science curriculum, working with both experienced and early-career teachers, supporting them to develop their pedagogy and be the very best teachers they can be. You will work closely with our Curriculum Leader to deliver an ambitious and engaging Biology curriculum that inspires students to enjoy and study Biology from KS3 through to A level. We actively promote the importance of STEM subjects within the school and would expect the successful candidate to play a significant part in developing this area through our co-curricular activities program. The successful candidate would be able to teach Biology from KS3 through to A level, and ideally being able to teach all 3 sciences up to GCSE.

Are you:

• Passionate about working with young people and the importance of education?

• Able to relate to young people and support them to become independent, resilient learners?

• Dynamic and organised, with good attention to detail?

• Someone with good communication, interpersonal and IT skills?

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Students who are a pleasure to work with

• An experienced, friendly, and collaborative team of staff

• The unwavering support of teachers and leaders in ensuring the highest possible standards of student behaviour.

• A strongly led and well-resourced curriculum area

• A team who will help to guide your development and ensure that you are fully supported in every aspect of your work

• A dedicated specialist lab for all your lessons.

• Practical and administrative support from a team of experienced technicians.

• An evidence-informed approach toschool improvement,only implementingwhat we feel will make the biggest difference to the lives and outcomes of our young people, being mindful of staff workload.

• An academy that puts wellbeing at the top of their priorities

• A two-week October half term

• Free access to our own fully-fitted gym (subject to opening hours)

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Free on-site parking

• Career Development Bursary Scheme

Further details about the role

We are an Academy that:

• Takes an evidence-informed approach to school improvement, only implementing what we feel will make the biggest difference to the lives and outcomes of our young people, being mindful of staff workload and well-being.

Excerpts from our pleasing 2022 Ofsted inspection include:

• Pupils told inspectors that the clear and fair behaviour system helps them to behave well.

• Relationships between staff and pupils are strong.

• Pupils' conduct around the school is orderly and calm.

• Pastoral care puts the child at the heart of everything the school does

Commitment to safeguarding

The Misbourne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory references, DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Enhanced Disclosure and medical clearance

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@themisbourne.co.uk

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Recruitment-Prospectus-2022.pdf - 2.88 MB (opens in new tab)

1. Equal Opportunities Form - The Misbourne.docx - 103 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Misbourne School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1067 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Misbourne School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@themisbourne.co.uk
• Phone number: 01494 862869
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-misbourne-school (opens in new tab)

We are an 11-18 Academy in the picturesque village of Great Missenden in the heart of the Chilterns. We have nearly 1100 students on roll including a successful and growing Sixth Form. Our staff tell us they genuinely feel like part of a team; a team who are striving to help each student flourish both academically and personally.

Arranging a visit to The Misbourne School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@themisbourne.co.uk.

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