Coordinator of Teaching and Learning in Post 16 Biology

Come to work in a thriving community. Gosforth Federated Academies comprises three schools (Gosforth Academy, North Gosforth Academy and Gosforth Junior High Academy) committed to providing a superb education for pupils from Year 5 through to Year 13.

Gosforth Academy is a successful school which was rated ‘outstanding’ in its most recent Ofsted inspection. We are seeking an inspirational, energetic and passionate lead teacher of Biology to join a highly successful department in an exciting phase of the Academy’s development.

The ideal candidate would have the skills necessary to lead on aspects of student progression to Key Stage 5, curriculum development and teaching and learning. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a difference within a positive and exciting environment.

What we need:

• An outstanding practitioner
• A passion for Biology
• The ability to lead and develop a team of staff
• The ability to provide specialist input into curriculum development and management
• An ability to foster a supportive team environment
• The ability to secure excellent achievement across all key stages
• A commitment to fresh and exciting methods of delivering the curriculum.
• A relentless drive to secure the best possible outcomes for students of all abilities
• Excellent communication and ICT skills

We can offer you:

• An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
• Enthusiastic and motivated students
• Excellent career development opportunities
• An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
• A large, vibrant Sixth form
• A school with its community at heart
• Low cost membership of an on-site gym and excellent sports facilities
• An exciting programme of staff ‘well-being’ activities, from Football to Surfing!

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a difference within a positive and exciting environment. If you share our community’s ethos of progression, diversity and dynamism then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Gosforth Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance.

If you hold the skills and experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

For further details please email hr@ga.newcastle.sch.uk Alternatively visit our website www.gosforthacademy.org.uk  

Completed application forms to be returned to Mr Hugh Robinson, Principal to the address above.

Closing date is 12 noon Thursday 4 October 2018