Temporary Teacher of Biology (Maternity Cover)
Heckmondwike Grammar School, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AHThis job expired on 2 March 2020
Job start date
1 September 2020
Closing date
2 March 2020 at 8am
Date listed
12 February 2020
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Subject
- Biology
Working pattern
- Full time
Full time equivalent salary
- £24,373 to £40,490
Additional allowances
In return we can offer:
eager and committed students who are keen to learn and
progress
• a creative and supportive team, who are driven to support
and challenge our students
• well-equipped specialist classrooms
• a learning-centred school where the best possible practice
is the priority
• a comprehensive CPD programme and opportunities to
develop as a teacher and as a leader
• a vibrant, supportive community of like-minded
professionals
Temporary Teacher of Biology (Maternity Cover) job summary
If you are interested in this position then please visit the vacancies section of our website.
http://www.heckgrammar.co.uk/online/about/vacancies/current-vacancies/
To be considered for this post candidates MUST complete and submit the school's application form.
Department Information
Biology has a team of experienced specialist teachers and two technicians. The teachers are passionate about Biology and believe that learning Biology should be engaging and fun. Our lessons are challenging and varied, with high standards of teaching and learning, and we support each other, sharing ideas and resources.
The department has five well-equipped modern laboratories, a large staff office and a dedicated prep room. We make good use of practical work and the school’s excellent ICT resources to support imaginative and innovative teaching. We also organise a field trip in each key stage (including a residential trip to Malam Tarn in Y12) to enrich the practical experience of our students.
In Biology, we follow the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) specification. Achievement is very high; in recent years Biology students have achieved a 100% pass rate at GCSE with 98% of grades at A*-B, 71% A*-A (grades 7-9 in the new system).
Over 300 students study Biology at A-level, following the Edexcel “B” A-level specification. Our students achieve good results at A-level, with over 43% of grades at A*-B. Almost all A-level Biology students continue to University, many studying medicine or related degrees and various branches of science.
The post-holder would be responsible for teaching Biology as part of the ‘Discover’ Faculty. Results in the faculty are very strong. Experienced colleagues provide wide-ranging expertise, which is shared throughout the faculty and department.
We would like to appoint an outstanding Temporary Teacher of Biology. The department is always looking at ways of developing its curriculum and widening the experience for students so expert subject knowledge and a passion to lead extra-curricular activities in Biology are highly desirable. We take great pride in providing our students with a first class education and instilling them with a love of learning.
Consideration will be given to both experienced teachers and NQTs who wish to develop their teaching expertise in an outstanding school.
For the Biology department at Heckmondwike, commitment, attitude, ideas, potential and enthusiasm are important qualities.
You will need to:
believe in our school values of Respect, Responsbility and Excellence and follow our school ethos embedded in our motto
of ‘Nil Sine Labore@ - Nothing Without Work
be a reflective practitioner wanting to develop and hone your craft to the highest level
be an inspirational teacher who builds excellent relationships and motivates students
Responsibilities:
Specific responsibilities are set out in a detailed job description.
In addition to this, teachers at HGS are expected to be effective, reflective professionals who challenge and support all pupils to do their best. Teachers at HGS should inspire confidence, build team commitment, engage, and motivate their pupils. They should think analytically about their work and take positive action to improve the quality of pupils’ learning.
They will encourage high standards of academic and personal achievement and be a good role model for the students in the school. They will make an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school and their department.
In return we can offer:
• eager and committed students who are keen to learn and
progress
• a creative and supportive team, who are driven to support
and challenge our students
• well-equipped specialist classrooms
• a learning-centred school where the best possible practice
is the priority
• a comprehensive CPD programme and opportunities to
develop as a teacher and as a leader
• a vibrant, supportive community of like-minded
professionals
What Will You Bring To The Role?
• Suitably qualified – degree in relevant discipline plus
teaching qualification
• Up-to-date knowledge of curriculum related issues 11-19
• Skilled classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire and
motivate students in KS3 to KS5.
• ICT skills and an understanding of the potential for use of
ICT for teaching and learning, including
IWB/Powerpoint/VLE/iPad
• Ability to contribute to the wider school life
• Able and confident to contribute to development of
schemes of work and teaching and learning materials
• Energy and enthusiasm.
• Suitability to work with children
Why Should You Apply?
Heckmondwike Grammar School is a unique school, with students who are eager to learn, keen to know more and want to enjoy their educational experiences. It is exceptional in many ways: a very diverse school community that produces results of the highest quality. We work effectively with our young people, really care about them and their futures and have an ultimate success measure of enabling them to proceed to where they want to go. Excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, membership of the teacher pension scheme and other well-being benefits.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement:
Heckmondwike Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its
students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Full details regarding our Safeguarding Procedures can be found on our website in the Safeguarding section, alternatively, please contact Recruitment to obtain a copy.
About Heckmondwike Grammar School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1522 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@heckgrammar.co.uk
Heckmondwike Grammar School is a unique school, with students who are eager to learn, keen to know more and want to enjoy their educational experiences. It is exceptional in many ways: a very diverse school community that produces results of the highest quality. We work effectively with our young people, really care about them and their futures and have an ultimate success measure of enabling them to proceed to where they want to go. Excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.
We are delighted to have been named “Secondary School of the Year”, in the North of England, for 2024 and 2025 in the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide. This is a measure of school performance for GCSE and A level outcomes.
At GCSE our students typically exceed government set target grades by more than 1 grade in each subject and we are ranked second nationally for state coeducational schools.
At A level, we rank in the top 20% of providers nationally for grades AAB or above and typically 3 times the national average of our students attend Oxbridge universities.
We are very proud of our academic heritage.
Misbehaviour is rare; and excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm: teachers are able to ‘get on and teach’. Working here is still challenging, however, but in different ways: expectations are high and potential applicants will need to be able to operate effectively in a top performing environment. However, one of the principal joys of working at this school is our eloquent and motivated students. Consequently, outcomes are amongst the very best in the country, and this is the result of able cohorts being provided with high quality teaching that is supported by strong pastoral care for each student. The school is justifiably proud of the focus on academic attainment and knowledge of each individual that enables education to be tailored to every student’s needs; but also prioritises the support it provides to enable any barriers to progress to be addressed. The focus is and will always remain teaching and learning in the classroom, with staff training and development being the main means of achieving this end.
The school is very popular and heavily oversubscribed, with well over 1500 students applying for entry into Year 7 each year, competing for one of 210 places. Post 16, we are similarly oversubscribed with around 800 applications for one of approximately 225 places in year 12. The majority of our year 11 students continue into the sixth form and are joined by a number of similarly aspirant students from across the region.
We work in partnership with an extensive group of schools, including the Northern Grammar School Alliance (NGSA), and have a significant reputation both locally and nationally. This means we offer our staff opportunities to be involved in professional development on a larger scale and see it as a sign of our high quality when members of our community are promoted to posts elsewhere, or progress internally. As a result, all staff feel very privileged to work here and to work with our young people.
Further information about the school including main school and sixth form prospectus may be found on the school website at www.heckgrammar.co.uk
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