Second in Biology
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3ELThis job expired on 7 February 2022 – see similar jobs
Closing date
7 February 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 January 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
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Subjects
- Biology, Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS commensurate with experience + TLR 2c £2,873
Second in Biology job summary
About the role: Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School are seeking to appoint an outstanding Second in Biology who can contribute to the leadership of the Biology department and deliver high quality learning opportunities for all our students in Biology/Science. The Science department is highly successful and has a track record of delivering excellent outcomes for our pupils. A level is extremely popular and the department is housed in 13 recently refurbished and superbly equipped laboratories. The successful candidate would lead a Key Stage as well as take on broader responsibilities across the department which will depend on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
The successful candidate will:
be an outstanding classroom practitioner
have an ability to teach and lead Science (Biology)
be committed to enabling all students to achieve their full potential
demonstrate enthusiasm for the subject
This role is offered on a full-time, permanent basis starting from April or September 2022, depending on the successful candidates availability, with a TLR2c £2,873
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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):
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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
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online and social media
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About Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1479 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- Email address
- talent@latrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01634412200
Working at Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School: Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School is a selective boys grammar school with a coeducational sixth form. It is a seven form of entry school with over 1400 pupils. The school is significantly oversubscribed and has recently added an additional form of entry. The sixth form is also a highly successful and popular part of the school. The school has exceptional facilities and a distinctive ethos of providing outstanding academic teaching alongside a range of exceptional opportunities for all pupils.
OFSTED awarded the school an outstanding grade in every category in our most recent inspection, commenting that “students thrive within its distinctive ethos, enabling them to succeed academically and to develop into confident, well-rounded individuals who are prepared extremely well for their future lives.”
The School is the lead school in the Thames Gateway Teaching School Hub and is a National Support School.
Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2021, our Trust comprises 31 geographically organised academies (15 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating 20,000 students, and employing over 2,500 talented staff. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North West Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Click here to view our future plans in our Vision 2025 document.
As part of Leigh Academies Trust you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.
Click here to view the range of benefits available to all LAT staff.
Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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