Second in Science, Head of Biology

King Edward VI School, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9EE

4 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
7 May 2024 at 9am
Date listed
22 April 2024

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects: Biology, Science
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: MPR - UPR
Additional allowances: TLR 2.2 - £5,348 plus possibility of additional TLR3

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic teacher to take on a leadership role within the Science department at King Edward VI School. The successful candidate will support the Head of Science with the leadership and management of the range of specialisms covered, with a particular responsibility for leading Biology. This includes the coordination and delivery of our Level 3 Medical Science Diploma in addition to GCSE and A Level Biology. For a suitably qualified candidate there may be an opportunity to take on further responsibility with an additional payment of £1200 as Acting Head of Department one day per week.

We are looking for an exceptional practitioner with experience in subject leadership. The successful candidate will have a pro-active approach and excellent communication skills. As Second in Science they will have a strategic role in working alongside the Head of Science to shape the development of teaching and learning across the department in order to maximise achievement.

What the school offers its staff

King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2022 with recognition of outstanding practice and a highly positive ethos. The school is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching; we have recently expanded and now have 250 students in each Year 7 cohort. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.

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.