Biology Teacher

Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) - Part Time 0.8 with possibility of full time for the right candidate

Competitive Salary plus Coventry School Allowance, TPS membership and free access to gym and swimming facilities

The Bablake and King Henry VIII schools have proudly served Coventry and the wider region for over 1,150 years combined. Throughout our history our schools have thrived by adapting to circumstances while staying true to our mission to provide a first-class, affordable independent education for the children of Coventry and beyond. The creation of the new Bablake and King Henry VIII School (BKHS) is the next chapter in that proud history ensuring we continue to provide choice and opportunity to every child. The transition to a single school is planned to happen over two academic years starting from September 2021.

We are looking to appoint a part time Biology Teacher, with the ability to teach pupils throughout the school, from Science in years 7-8 with opportunities to teach Biology to higher years if possible.  You will be based at BKHS Bablake School.

A genuine passion for teaching Biology and a commitment to a full and inclusive co-curricular programme are essential.

Applications are welcome to this part-time maternity cover post from experienced teachers and NQT’s. Regardless of your experience level, you will have a strong degree of expertise in Biology, be empathetic, a real energiser and keen to share your enthusiasm for the subject and for teaching.

Appointment salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Bablake and King Henry VIII School is strongly committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to create a welcoming, respectful and safe environment for all members of our community, from every ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability/disability, religion and background. We know that more diverse teams are stronger teams, and that the more inclusive we are, the more our staff and pupils will feel a sense of belonging and will thrive. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements to enable you to participate fully in the recruitment process.

Bablake and King Henry VIII School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and overseas police check if necessary. Candidates from overseas must provide information about their past conduct, for example, by providing documents issued by overseas teaching authorities.

A completed application form including contact details for two referees, accompanied by a covering letter should reach the HR team at HR@bkhs.org.uk as soon as possible, and no later than 12 noon on Friday 22nd October 2021.

Applications will be considered as they are received up until the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

Expected start date: Late January/Early February 2022