Head of Biology

Ashmole Academy is ranked as one of the most successful secondary schools in the country. In September 2013, The Guardian newspaper named Ashmole as one of the nine most successful schools nationally. Ashmole Academy is an ‘outstanding’ school praised by Ofsted for its visionary leadership, excellent standards and exemplary team work.

The school has an excellent reputation within the local community with strong support from governors, parents, pupils and a dedicated and highly motivated team of staff. We currently have approximately 1500 pupils with a growing and vibrant 6th Form of approximately 380. Our examination results are consistently high and the Academy remains heavily oversubscribed every year.

Science is a major strength of the school and the science department has a proven track record of success. A large proportion of students at GCSE study triple science. Biology is a popular A level with approximately 140 pupils in the 6th Form studying A level Biology. The 6th Form has a strong science base with a large proportion of pupils going on to study a science related degree.

Required for September 2016 or earlier, an enthusiastic and experienced teacher to take responsibility for the management of the biology department within the science faculty. This is a key post and we are looking for applicants who have a proven track record of success with the ability to motivate, inspire and promote biology as part of our specialist science school.

Please telephone for further details and an application form. Alternatively, details of the school are available on our website www.ashmoleacademy.org where you can download an application form and email to age@ashmoleacademy.org

Closing Date for applications: Friday 19th February 2016

Ashmole is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

Ashmole Academy, Southgate, London N14 5RJ

A Specialist School for Science and Music