
Head of Biology
The Misbourne School, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0BNThis job expired on 1 May 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
From September 2023
Closing date
1 May 2023 at 9am
Date listed
30 January 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, 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
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Misbourne School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1095 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Misbourne School website
- Email address
- recruitment@themisbourne.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01494 862869
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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