Teacher of Biology (Maternity Cover)
Wallington High School for Girls, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0PHThis job expired on 25 February 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
May 2024 (exact date TBC)
Closing date
25 February 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 January 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Biology, Science
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main or Upper Pay Scale
Teacher of Biology (Maternity Cover) job summary
Key responsibilities for the role include:
We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Biology specialist to join our school as a Teacher of Biology. The large and successful science Department have a real passion for their subject; They aim to pass on enthusiasm for sciences to the students through active engagement in lessons. They are fully committed to learning outside the classroom through field trips and enrichment days. Candidates will need to share the love of teaching sciences to bright and capable students.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a successful Teacher of Biology across all levels.
- Inspire curiosity and passion for Biology, whilst delivering a knowledge rich curriculum
- Experience of planning of lessons / schemes of work in line with the demands of an examination syllabus.
-Be driven and passionate about securing positive outcomes for students
What we offer:
- Highly motivated students who take their learning seriously and treat each other, staff and visitors with respect and courtesy
- An excellent record of achievement and value-added progress
- Enthusiastic and supportive staff committed to providing enriching learning experiences
- An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and students
- Benefits that include a two week October half term holiday, eye care vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free tea/coffee/milk in the staff room and staff events at the end of each term and an Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential advice on a variety of matters.
Key Application Dates:
- Shortlisting Date: 26th February 2024
- Interview Date: week commencing 26th February 2024
- Start Date: May 24
Our commitment:
The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties. accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities.
We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.
Please see our Recruitment pack for more details about our school, the job description and person specification.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
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.
About Wallington High School for Girls
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1546 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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