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Teacher of Biology

Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8ER

This job expired on 28 February 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  September 2023

• Closing date

  28 February 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 February 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Biology, Science
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Pay Range Teachers Pay – M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

• have a passion for science
• have a passion for working with students
• be able to plan and deliver high quality teaching
• have excellent communication have the ability to embrace and contribute to the vision of the Department and school
• be able to build relationships quickly
• show respect to others and be able to embrace the ethos and values of the School
• be positive, optimistic, caring, kind and approachable
• be willing to be immersed in the life of a busy and successful school
• have the ability to support, challenge and inspire our students, encouraging them to achieve the best they can through the promotion of outstanding teaching and learning

What the school offers its staff

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, creative and inspiring teacher or ECT with energy, enthusiasm and a love of Science, specialising in Biology to join our team. This is a full-time, permanent post, commencing in September 2023. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a large, successful, and supportive team. This is a great opportunity to join a fantastic school community with a very dedicated and hardworking staff team, excellent facilities, and wonderful students in a beautiful part of the world.

You are asked to provide the following:

• A completed application form
• A letter of application of no more than 2 sides of A4 detailing your experience and expertise

Completed applications should be returned either by post, marked ‘Confidential’ to HR Recruitment Team, Shaftesbury School, Salisbury School, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8ER or by email to: recruitment@sast.org.uk

Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the School, please do not hesitate to contact the school office at office@shaftesburyschool.co.uk and they will be happy to arrange this for you.

Further details about the role

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Sherborne Area Schools’ Trust (SAST) recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

Commitment to safeguarding

Shaftesbury School, part of the Sherborne Area Schools Trust, has an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The Trust and School follows the national and Somerset policies and procedures for child protection and security and the interview will include questions about safeguarding children. Current and/or previous employers will be contacted for references as part of the verification process pre-appointment checks if the applicant is short listed. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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About Shaftesbury School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 967 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Shaftesbury School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@shaftesburyschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01747854498
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shaftesbury-school (opens in new tab)

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