Teacher of Science

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

18 days remaining to apply

Start date details
January 2024
Closing date
11 October 2023 at 9am
Date listed
18 September 2023

Job details

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Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
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Contract type: Maternity or parental leave cover - Maternity leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary: MPR-UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

King Edward VI School Lichfield is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Biology teacher to join our high-performing successful department. This post is to cover maternity leave and while the current postholder is full-time there may be some flexibility for a suitable part-time candidate. We will also consider candidates who only wish to work with us until the Summer. We would ideally recruit a teacher with a specialism in Biology although the overriding priority is to secure an excellent practitioner so applications from Physics or Chemistry specialists will also be considered.

As a teacher you will teach Science across the age and ability range and ideally specialise in Biology at Key Stage 4. Science is popular and successful from Key Stage 3 through to our thriving, successful Sixth Form. In 2023, 80% of Year 11 students achieved at least two GCSE science grades at 9-4 and for the large cohort taking the Triple Science pathway, 50+% of all results were at 9-7 grades. Progress is very strong at GCSE in both Separate Sciences and Combined Science. We have a strong uptake for A-level, with multiple groups for all sciences in both Year 12 & 13. We also teach a successful Level 3 Diploma in Medical Science. A level teaching may be available for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate.

We are looking for a teacher with infectious enthusiasm, excellent communication skills alongside the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents. We expect the successful candidate to show a passion for their subject, work as part of a team and be willing to participate in all aspects of school life.

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. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.

Further details about the role

For further information and all the documents you will need to make an application, please visit our website Vacancies (keslichfield.org.uk) email: office@keslichfield.org.uk or telephone 01543 255714.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (Formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.