Teacher of Biology
Chelmsford County High School for Girls, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1RWThis job expired on 20 May 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
20 May 2022 at 4pm
Date listed
16 May 2022
Job details
Job role
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Biology
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Full or part time options available.
Contract type
- Maternity or parental leave cover - At least 16 weeks
Full-time equivalent salary
- UQ1 £18,419 to UPS3 £41,604
Teacher of Biology job summary
Chelmsford County High School for Girls is one of the most successful girls’ selective schools in the country. This is, therefore, a wonderful opportunity for a well-qualified Biology teacher, to join a thriving and dynamic Department, with motivated students, dedicated staff and excellent facilities. We are seeking a strong classroom practitioner, who is passionate about Biology and has the ability to inspire students to success.
To complement the ethos of the department, to develop students who are good biologists rather than simply meeting the needs of an examination, we welcome applications from individuals who believe in students achieving their full potential.
All teachers within the department have excellent subject knowledge and training. This position is also an excellent opportunity for trainee teachers/graduates who possess a real passion for the subject.
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 Chelmsford County High School for Girls
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1163 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hmcgrath@cchs.co.uk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex, Chelmsford County High School for Girls is a selective grammar school for girls aged 11-18. Founded in 1906, it currently has around 900 students.
In early 2011, Chelmsford County High School for Girls converted to academy status. It has seen extensive expansion and development over the years, and recently established a new languages centre.
Chelmsford County High School for Girls has a wide catchment area and high standards for entry. The school does not produce an in-house entrance exam for prospective Year 7 students, instead using the CEM test also in use by a number of other grammar schools. CCHS accepts new entrants to its Sixth Form, with the admissions criteria here being based on GCSE results.
The secondary school has a strong reputation for academic excellence. It maintains this by providing its students with not only a high-quality core curriculum, but also a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
Ofsted report
“The school makes excellent use of triple specialist status to improve facilities and curricular opportunities and to forge links with the local community. The school’s partnership with others is highly develop, particularly its links with business, industry and higher education. The school is a founder member of the Consortium for School Improvement, a local group that pioneered the ‘leading from the middle’ programme, which ensures that leadership is strong at all levels.”
Arranging a visit to Chelmsford County High School for Girls
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hmcgrath@cchs.co.uk.
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