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Teacher of Biology

Teacher of Biology

Swanlea School

Whitechapel, East London

Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2018
Apply by:
19 April 2018

Job overview

Swanlea School is a large, vibrant and thriving secondary school in the centre of London. With approximately 1000 students on roll and a further 210 at KS5, staff at Swanlea work alongside outstanding colleagues to achieve outstanding student outcomes. In the summer of 2017, we achieved our best results at GCSE (Progress 8 score of +0.44) and at KS5 (+0.39).   

In July 2013, OFSTED graded Swanlea as outstanding in all categories for the second time. In July 2015, we were awarded Teaching School status as part of our journey to achieving excellence and we continue to strive to deliver outstanding outcomes across all key stages and subject areas. We are committed to the continuous professional learning of all staff and the successful candidate will receive first class training and development.   

The Science faculty teaches Combined and Triple Science at KS4 and Chemistry, Physics and Biology at KS5. We are seeking to appoint an exceptional teacher of Biology to join us on our journey to be an exceptional school.   

As you would expect, we are looking for the best. A good honours degree and qualified teacher status are essential. Naturally, you should be an outstanding teacher of Biology. You will be able to demonstrate unwavering commitment to raising student progress and standards. Like us, you believe that social disadvantage is no barrier to achievement and that every student can share in the joy of education.  Most importantly, you will possess integrity, good humour and moral purpose.  

We would welcome applications from both NQTs and more experienced members of staff.   

To apply, please send your completed application form to rgavens.211@swanlea.co.uk  

Closing date: 9.00am on 20th April 2018  

Interview date: w/c 23rd April 2018  

Swanlea School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.

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+44 20 7375 3267

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Swanlea School is a large, vibrant and thriving secondary school in the centre of London. With approximately 1000 students on roll and a further 210 at KS5, staff at Swanlea work alongside outstanding colleagues to achieve outstanding student outcomes.

In July 2013, OFSTED graded Swanlea as outstanding in all categories for the second time. In July 2015, we were awarded Teaching School status as part of our journey to achieving excellence and we continue to strive to deliver outstanding outcomes across all key stages and subject areas.

Our teachers never provide cover and we do live marking. We are committed to the continuous professional learning of all staff and successful candidates will receive first class training and development as both a teacher and as a middle leader.

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