Senior Curriculum Manager Biology

The College seeks to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified manager or aspirational teacher to be able to manage A Level Biology at the college. The successful candidate will be required to manage and teach on the A Level Biology course and to lead on the strategic direction and organisation of the department. 

The ideal candidate will be able to have a flexible, proactive and problem solving style with outstanding imitative management skills. A key requirement of the role will be the ability to lead, motivate and inspire a team of teachers and support staff. 

All staff within the Trust need to have a commitment to professional development, an enthusiasm for team work and a passion for improvement.  

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Biology department

The biology department consists of an experienced team of practitioners that are student focused. Lessons are designed to be as impactful as possible and the department has a collaborative ethos through sharing good practice and resources.  The department is looking for an SCM that will continue to develop the teaching and learning pedagogy to focus on skill acquisition and exam technique so that students can master the subject.

Key department information: 

• Cohort Size: approx 450 students
• Number of Staff: 3 full time teachers, 3 part time teachers including pastoral tutor, split with Medical science. 2 full time biology technicians
• Management Structure: Senior curriculum manager, AQA endorsed practical coordinator, Year 1 assessment coordinator 
• Exam board specification: AQA
• Department facilities: 5 labs, communal office, prep room

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Day to Day Expectations of a Teacher 

A full time teacher will have  22.5 hours per week contact with students, split over 5 Teaching groups (15 periods) with 5 additional periods for preparation & marking. 

On a Tuesday staff departmental meetings / all staff CPD takes place after college, finishing at 5.20pm.

Throughout the year there are a number of whole college events, (open evenings,  parent evenings, Interview day, enrollment and briefings) at which attendance is required. 

Common resources are shared within departments and there are regular opportunities for professional development, delivering extracurricular student clubs and wellbeing / social activities. 

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Learning and Teaching Expectations of a Teacher  

• Develop skilled and effective teachers to implement our pedagogic priorities and deliver outstanding education and outcomes for all of our learners
• Improve progression opportunities for all our learners, raising aspirations and smoothing transition cliff edges
• Embed a culture of collaborative working and sharing good practice across all Trust academies
• Develop an innovative, inspirational workforce with outstanding opportunities for career progression

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

How do we support you:

As a new member of staff you will receive plenty of support from your colleagues both from the department and from the wider college community.  This will include:

• a mentor to help you through the first year (in particular);
• support from your curriculum manager and director of faculty; and
• an extensive programme for all new staff to help induct you into College life as well as to develop your approach to teaching

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

How to Apply

If you would like to have a further discussion before applying for this role please contact the HR team on team_HR@prospecttrust.org.uk

Please complete the attached application form and equality monitoring form and email all completed applications to recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk by 9am 15th May 2024.

Early applications are encouraged, as the Trust may at its discretion elect to both interview and select candidates before the advertised closing date.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Other Information 

The Prospect Trust takes the control and processing of employee data very seriously and is committed to acting in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation; please read the attached applicant privacy notice which explains how your data is processed.

Prior to the interview, an online search will be conducted by HR, to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role.  Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in an educational environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at the Trust but may be discussed with you at interview. This is in line with statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however all disabled applicants who meet our minimum criteria will be invited for an interview. 

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

The Prospect Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The job description fully sets out the safeguarding responsibilities of the post. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.