Teacher of Biology

The post represents an exciting opportunity for a teacher with the necessary vision and ambition to help the School offer a first rate academic education for boys. As a teacher at Wetherby you will have the opportunity to build your experience of working with a team of specialists and to develop the teaching of Biology in interesting and innovative ways, with the support of the Head of Biology. The post would suit a talented newly qualified teacher or one with a couple of years’ experience looking to develop their careers but applications are, of course, welcome from more experienced colleagues who would like the freedom and challenge of working in a newly-established school. Teaching staff at Wetherby Senior School have experience of teaching in both the maintained and independent sectors and colleagues looking to move into independent education are warmly encouraged to apply.

The Science and Biology Department

The science department consists of nine teachers, three from each discipline, working alongside two excellent laboratory technicians. Over the past three years, an average of 65% of students have studied for individual science IGCSEs, while the remaining 35% have studied for the Science (Double Award). In that time the Biology Department has achieved 100% 9-7. Biology is a popular choice at A level.

The department’s aim is not limited to aiding students in achieving exceptional results, but also to help them develop a scientific approach to problem solving through practical work, an exploratory curriculum and maximising the cocurricular opportunities that the school’s central London location offers. There are nine fully equipped teaching laboratories with resources stretching beyond A level specifications and the expertise and experience to bring practical work into any teaching scenario. Extra-curricular activities are a strong focus for the school with the department running an Astronomy club, Future Medics club and academic Olympiad in all three sciences. Wetherby Senior regularly runs trips to local museums, such as the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum, as well as offering science based expeditions to the ZSL London Zoo, Kew Gardens and the Royal Observatory at Greenwich. New members to the team are encouraged to think of their own trips they would like to run, which includes the opportunity for longer trips abroad. 

About the School

Wetherby Senior School was founded in 2015 and is a member of the Alpha Plus Group of Schools. There are currently 410 boys. Our first three sets of GCSE results have been excellent and we are proud to have continued this trend with our first two sets of A level results. Our students achieved grades that allowed them to gain places at top UK Universities such as; Cambridge, LSE, Imperial, Durham and UCL and Universities aboard such as; the University of Chicago, Pompeu Fabra Barcelona and the IE Business School Madrid.

The School was founded to offer a progressive education in the heart of London. The School’s focus on providing an all-round education means that high standards are expected of the boys in all areas of school life. The School provides the boys with a broad educational experience, which includes Philosophy and Thinking Skills in the curriculum, to ensure that they are able to think critically and to problem solve but also to ensure they can be creative and collaborative in their approach, so that they develop a sense of social responsibility and respect for others. Our skilled staff, who have a wealth of experience, are preparing to send our pupils to leading universities in the UK, the US and elsewhere.

At Wetherby Senior School we seek to employ highly professional teachers with the ability and commitment to enhance the life of this School and to work effectively and collaboratively with all members of the School community to further establish and develop the School. Our emphasis on educating the whole boy means that all members of staff are expected to contribute to the pastoral care of a group of students as a Form Tutor as well as contributing to the School’s co-curricular activities. 

The Alpha Plus Group offers an attractive remuneration package.

Please submit applications through the Alpha Plus Portal.

Applications should reach the school no later than Friday 13th January at 9am. Please note we are looking to recruit as soon as possible, so interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, therefore candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. The vacancy may be closed earlier than the specified deadline, if the right candidate is found.

Safeguarding

Wetherby Senior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all Wetherby Senior School staff and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure via the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and will have DBS clearance. This check will be carried out alongside other relevant pre-employment checks. References will be taken up and carefully checked.

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Equal Opportunities

Wetherby Senior School wholeheartedly supports the principle of equal opportunities in employment; and actively opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of sex, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, age or disability.