Head of Science
Bexley Grammar School, Welling, Kent, DA16 2BLThis job expired on 25 January 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
25 January 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 January 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS (including OLW) and TLR1 (£10,966)
Additional allowances
TLR1
Head of Science job summary
We seek to appoint a full-time, well-qualified, enthusiastic graduate of Science as Head of Department from September 2022. The post arises as a result of the retirement of the current postholder. This is a rare opportunity to lead the largest and one of the most successful departments in the only fully IB school in a South East London borough, a grammar school with a reputation for excellence.
As you would expect, Science at Bexley Grammar has a high profile across the school. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and work with well-motivated and intelligent young scientists, a number of whom progress to embark on a medical course at University. The Science department is large and housed in suites of specialist labs. It achieves excellent results on a routine basis under the current leadership of a well-established Head of Department, a second in department and Key Stage leaders.
Science is taught in years 7 and 8 before students continue with separate Biology, Chemistry and Physics from year 9 through to GCSE taught by subject specialists. All students (over 420 across Year 12 and 13) study at least one Science subject in the Sixth Form as part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Candidates with ability/experience in teaching A level in one or more of the sciences will find themselves at home in the IB classroom.
The Science Department consists of 14 full-time and part-time members of staff. All of our colleagues teach from Year 7 through to Higher IB. The successful candidate will be able to deliver one or more of the sciences to Higher IB and Oxbridge entrance level. The Department has a highly collegiate and supportive atmosphere.
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.
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About Bexley Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1462 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Bexley Grammar School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- bottomley_l@bexleygs.co.uk
Bexley Grammar School is an oversubscribed, high achieving, coeducational selective school with Academy Status. As an IB world school with excellent resources, a thriving Sixth Form, Specialist College Status in Science, Mathematics and Languages, and a wealth of extra-curricular activities, this school provides an exciting and enriching educational experience for all.
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