Biology Subject Leader

Subject Lead for Biology

MPS/UPS & TLR 2b 

Start Date - September 2024

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of Biologists?  Do you possess a deep understanding and enthusiasm for the subject?  Join us at Oaks Park High School, where we are excited to welcome a dedicated and passionate Subject Lead for Biology to join our team. 

At Oaks Park High School, our students and staff work hard to ensure the best academic outcomes.  Last year the percentage of students achieving Biology 9-4 and Biology 9-5 at GCSE were significantly above the national average, giving us a positive Progress 8, including for disadvantaged students. As a result, A-Level Biology is a popular choice in our Sixth Form, with increasing numbers of students going on to study Biological Sciences and Medicine at university.   

In addition to our drive of delivering the best possible results for students, we have strong pastoral care strategies to best support our students and their families.  

If you would like to be part of this forward thinking and ambitious school community, we eagerly anticipate receiving your application.  

What We Offer:

• Oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with 300 students per year group (Year 7-11) and approx. 400 students in the Sixth Form.
• Highly regarded for outstanding pupil behaviour and a purposeful learning environment
• A positive, high-performing Science department with a proven track record of exceptional outcomes across the full range of qualifications.
• Professional development opportunities to support your career advancement.
• Access to excellent modern facilities that enhance the learning experience.
• An ambitious and supportive multicultural community that keeps our child-centred philosophy at the heart of everything that we do.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment focused on "Learning Together, Achieving Together."
• Medical and well-being support for all staff, provided at no cost.

Qualifications and Experience:

Please refer to the detailed Job Description and Person Specification to ensure you demonstrate in your application the skills and experience required for the post.  Visits to the school, or a telephone call with Shaan Gabriel-Nwajagu, Science Curriculum Team Leader, are welcomed and can be accommodated up until 28th March 2024.  If you would like to arrange either of these options then please contact Liz Thompson (Headteacher's PA) at Ethompson@oakspark.redbridge.sch.uk who will be happy to assist.

Location: The school is centrally located in the London Borough of Redbridge. There are excellent transport links to central and outer London, with Newbury Park station (zone 4 on the Central Line) only a four minute walk away.

Application Deadline: 9.00AM on Monday 15th April 2024.  Early applications are welcome.

Interview Dates: Friday 19th April 2024.  Details regarding interviews will be confirmed with short listed candidates.

Safeguarding:

Oaks Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As such, all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.  Shortlisted candidates are required prior to interview, to disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Non disclosure may lead to termination of employment.  However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily prevent you from employment depending on the offence(s).  

Shortlisted candidates will also be required to bring their current DBS certificate with them to interview.  References from the previous and current employer (Headteacher if the candidate currently works in a school) will be requested and appointments can only be made upon receipt of satisfactory references and a newly applied for Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check from the Disclosure and Barring Services.