Teacher of Science - Biology

Beths Grammar School is a large multi-cultural school on the borders between London and Kent serving a wide range of vibrant and exciting communities. We specialise in boys' education in the main school and have a large, co-educational 6th form.

The Science Department pride themselves on their collegiate ethos and professionalism. The Department is housed in the Science block with ten purpose-built teaching laboratories, and two preparation rooms. Each Laboratory is equipped with a personal computer and an interactive whiteboard. There is a HOD, Subject Leaders and a KS3 coordinator. All students do Separate award Biology, Chemistry and Physics at GCSE and there are large number of students choosing to do the three subjects at A-Level.

The Science staff are highly motivated and individualistic, employing a variety of teaching pedagogies and providing many opportunities for sharing good practice. There are many informal meetings in addition to the formal Departmental meetings, thus ensuring effective communication and consistency of delivery across all Key Stages. The department continues to achieve excellent results in each of the three subjects at both GCSE and A-Level.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Teacher of Science with Biology up to A Level, who is looking to join a large, outstanding, and dedicated team for September 2024. There is the opportunity of a TLR2L of £3,214 for KS3 Science Lead for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate.

Teacher of Science - Biology

Essential:

• a graduate with good qualifications that include a good honours degree in a relevant discipline

• an outstanding classroom practitioner/potential and drive to become outstanding

• the ability to plan and deliver lessons which fulfil appropriate learning objectives

• an understanding of the role of assessment in learning and the ability to use assessment to promote learning outcomes

• an enthusiasm for Science in general and the ability to transmit this to students, including Biology up to A Level

• the ability to relate appropriately to school children

• the ability to execute effective discipline in keeping with the policy of the school and department

• a good knowledge of a wide range of teaching and learning methods

• the ability to create your own resources and willingness to share good practice with other colleagues

• the ability to identify learning needs of individual students

• a team player

• a strong commitment to the central role of the Form Tutor

Requirements of the Post:

• to contribute to the teaching of Science across the age and ability range

• to be a Form Tutor

• to work within and contribute to established School and Department frameworks for:

• lesson planning and delivery

• student behaviour and care

• student assessment

• to work within the school frameworks with regard to Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding

• to provide accurate information for parents as required by the School and Department policy and attend parents evening/academic tutoring interviews and other presentation meetings as reasonably directed

• to help to further develop links with the wider community

• to promote a single School ethos

• to promote the School commitment to the Continual Professional Development of all staff

• to undertake any duties as may reasonably be required by the Headteacher.

Salary – Teacher of Science - Biology

The post is offered in the MPS / UPR (Outer London Fringe) with a TLR2L of £3214 for KS3 Science Subject Lead for the right applicant.

Why Join the Beths Community?

• All staff receive their own laptop

• CPD programme for staff development

• 24/7 Employee Wellbeing Support Programmer (free & confidential)

• Teacher’s Pension Scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free parking onsite

• Use of School gym

• Staff social events

Appointment Process Applications should reach the school by 9am Monday 13th May 2024. We prefer electronic submissions and application forms can be found on TES or on the school website, no CVs please.

We intend to interview on an application basis.

Please note that we reserve the right to close any advert before the advertised closing date should a sufficient response have been received. Therefore, please ensure that you complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. A programme of activities for the interview process will be sent separately to those selected for interview.

Beths Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online checks and an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.