Head of Biology

Head of Biology

-  Would you like to work in a single academy trust that has the autonomy to make the best decisions for their staff and pupils?

-  Would you be inspired by working in a school where you are trusted as a professional and have the space to deliver creative and inspiring lessons?

-  Would you flourish in a school that uses funding streams to benefit learning and to encourage modern and innovative approaches to learning, including virtual reality?

-  Would you enjoy being part of a big school family that is at the centre of its community and supports stakeholders with its own eco-shop, community events and parent workshops?

-  Would you thrive with the support of a unique well being offer with an annual gift of time day, creative approaches to staff development, imaginative CPD opportunities and staff support services on site?

-  Could you be the newest addition to a well-established staff team contributing to our calm and purposeful environment which allows staff to teach and support and pupils to flourish and achieve?

We have a permanent vacancy for a full time Head of Biology who can inspire our pupils. The core purpose of this post is to lead Biology, at KS3 and KS4. It is expected that the successful candidate will consistently plan and deliver outstanding lessons within the department and contribute to the development of the science curriculum within the school. The Head of Biology will significantly contribute to an innovative and forward–looking department taking responsibility for line managing and coaching members of the science team.

A few key responsibilities are:

-To work within and contribute to established Academy and department frameworks for lesson planning, delivery and evaluation;

-Lead the assessment process for Biology and work with colleagues across the Academy -To actively lead the teaching of Biology across all age and ability ranges;

-To remain informed of current developments in the subject area, to participate in INSET and to initiate change where appropriate;

-To consistently plan and deliver outstanding lessons, ensuring that a variety of teaching resources are utilised appropriately; 

-To ensure that students’ work is marked regularly and conscientiously, in accordance with the Academy feedback policy;

-To set, mark and analyse internal examinations and tests as required;

-To demonstrate good knowledge of a wide range of teaching methods and to implement these in the classroom and across the faculty;

-Support the positive behaviour for learning policies in lessons.

Applications are welcome from qualified teachers, but with relevant experience. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged, particularly during the school day, to enable you to sample the unique atmosphere. Please call or email for an appointment, our contact details are on our website.

Please note we are not registered as a Visa Sponsorship Academy so cannot provide sponsorship if you do not already have a work visa.

Further information about the school and the post is available on the school’s website at:

https://www.westpark.derby.sch.uk/information/school/vacancies.php

Applications for this post can be made by completing the Teaching form on the vacancies page of our website and should be submitted online together with a supporting letter.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.   

 All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Closing date for applications: Friday 20th May at 9am

Starting date: September 2024