Teacher of Biology
The Portsmouth Grammar School
Portsmouth
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2018
- Apply by:
- 5 January 2018
Job overview
The Portsmouth Grammar School is a leading co-educational school located in the historic heart of Portsmouth. The school is an IB World School and offers the IB Diploma alongside A Level.
This vacancy represents an outstanding opportunity for a well-qualified graduate in Biology to teach in a key department in this excellent school, which is renowned for its scientific tradition.
Applications are invited for this full-time post, to start from September 2018.
The school seeks a subject specialist, who inspires young people with their passion for Biology and for teaching, and ensures all pupils reach their full potential. Applications are invited from all those who meet the above criteria, whether they are newly qualified, or more experienced teachers or have yet to commence teacher training.
The school offers excellent training and support to teachers at all stages of their career. PGS teachers convey passion for their subject and seek to maximise progress by knowing their pupils well and adapting their teaching accordingly.
In addition to teaching Biology throughout the Senior School, the opportunity to teach some Chemistry and Physics at Key Stage 3 may also be available for a suitably qualified candidate. Prior experience of the IB Diploma is not required.
The successful applicant will be expected to contribute fully to the pastoral and co-curricular life of the Biology department and PGS.
Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 18 January.
PGS is committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure DBS check.
Attached documents
About The Portsmouth Grammar School
Founded in 1732, The Portsmouth Grammar School (PGS) is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 2½ - 18 years, situated in the heart of Portsmouth, Hampshire. This thriving school is just a stone’s throw from the Solent and comprises of a Pre-School, Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form, providing the very best education to 1,348 pupils.
Aims and Values
The school aims for member of its community to be both happy and successful, with the purpose of the school to offer an outstanding education that prepares each individual to lead a fulfilled and purposeful life. At the heart of everything is the PGS Core. By being part of the school community, each person aspires to the attributes of curiosity, creativity, courage, commitment, compassion and collaboration.
ISI Report 2022
During an ISI Inspection in late 2022 both the achievement of the pupils, including their academic development and the personal development of the pupils were found to be excellent - the highest possible classification. The Inspection also looked at the School’s compliance with the regulatory standards and requirements. PGS met all the standards required.
Head
Mr David Wickes
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