EXPIRED

This job expired on 16 May 2022

  • Closing date

    16 May 2022 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    4 May 2022

Job details

Job role

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Subject

Biology

Working pattern

Full time: Full Time Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Main Scale

Teacher of Biology job summary

Teacher of Biology Salary Scale: Main Scale Responsible to: Head of Biology Required for: September 2022 This is an excellent opportunity for a well-qualified teacher of Biology who is passionate about his/her subject. Please note that for this post it is essential for applicants to be able to teach Biology to A’ level and GCSE. Science and Biology Department Science at Wirral Grammar School for Boys is a department of thirteen staff. Each member of the three departments is a specialist teacher in Biology, Chemistry or Physics. One is also responsible for the teaching of Psychology in school. There are 12 Science classrooms and all have ceiling mounted projectors. Boys are currently taught a two year KS3 programme of study during Years 7 and 8 in mixed ability classes. At present, Year 7 have two periods of each Science a fortnight. Where possible, this is taught by a subject specialist. In each Science, the five mixed ability classes become six in Year 9 to begin their GCSE studies. The specification taught is the AQA GCSE Biology. At present, all GCSE students are entered for three separate Science GCSEs. In the Biology department hard work, and the teaching of Biology by specialist staff, has allowed us to gain 99% pass rates for the last five years. In the last academic year, 67 % of our candidates achieved A*/A grades. We are committed to improving standards in the department and the successful candidate will be expected to take a role in ensuring that we continue to provide the best possible education. Approximately 40 Students study Biology, Chemistry and Physics at both AS and A2 level. At KS5 Biology, the AQA A level Biology syllabus is followed. A 97% pass rate in 2019 at A level, together with challenging and stimulating teaching, has made the course a popular choice in Y12. It would be beneficial if the successful candidate could contribute to the accomplishments of the department and teach the subject to this level. Extra-curricular competitions and events provide excellent extension opportunities for our pupils. The department takes its responsibility of providing first-class teaching seriously and we take every opportunity to ensure that our candidates achieve the highest possible grades. Core Purposes of this Role The core purposes are: • Having responsibility for standards of achievement and academic welfare of students • Providing a lead on the development of resource materials appropriate for the needs of the students who you teach • Applying and managing the assessment, target-setting and monitoring arrangements that are required by all members of staff • Contributing to opportunities for the extra-curricular enrichment of Biology / Science teaching through lunch-time activities, visits and partnerships etc • Being accountable to the Head of Biology for the attainment and achievement of pupils • Assisting the Head of Biology with the development of new material for all key stages, including the sixth form practical endorsement. Skills and competencies required • A well qualified teacher of Biology / Science • An individual who is passionate about Biology / Science and promotes enthusiasm and interest for the subject • An ability to teach Biology through to A Level and Physics and Chemistry in KS3 • Experience of having taught across the full 11 to 18 age range and a willingness to do so. • Experience of all ability teaching with a particular awareness of the needs of able students • A high level of ICT competency; an ability to use ICT effectively in planning and teaching • Ability to work within a team of well-qualified and highly professional individuals. Safeguarding Children • Please note that Wirral Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. • As part of the selection process, the interview will explore your perspectives on safeguarding young people in terms of a school context. What we are able to offer • A high level of professional support with access to training where required and induction at both Department and School levels. • A well-resourced Department • Students who are highly motivated and want to achieve. • An in-house CPD programme that encourages professional development • An ICT rich environment. Application process The closing date is 16th May at 12 noon. In your application you should include the following: • The completed Wirral Grammar School application form • The completed WGSB Self Disclosure Form • A letter of application in which you address the following using each as a separate section: • Your experience and how it has prepared you for this role • How you would seek to engage and motivate pupils and promote a passion for Biology • What your priorities would be if successful

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
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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 Wirral Grammar School for Boys

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1074 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
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Email address
recruitment@wirralgrammarboys.com
Phone number
0151 644 0908
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