Head of Biology
Stantonbury School
Milton Keynes
- Expired
- Salary:
- M1-9 (M1-UPS3) plus a TLR 2b plus a £3000 recruitment allowance
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 30 March 2023
Job overview
Thank you for your interest in working at Stantonbury School. We are at an exciting stage of our journey under the leadership of our new Trust and you could play a pivotal role in helping our team make a difference for our amazing young people and our wider community.
We know that the job of educating children is sometimes challenging so we invest in staff training and development so that we all feel well supported to do our job so we can enjoy the rewards we all get from seeing young people thrive. We promote a policy of open classroom and office doors because we know that this helps staff grow and develop. There is great power in learning from each other.
The specific details of this job role are described in the job description and the requirements we need from you are listed in the person specification. In your application you should show how you meet the person specification and outline how you would contribute to the Stantonbury team.
We welcome informal pre application visits - there is nothing better than seeing the school in action. If you can't make a visit then a phone conversation is a great alternative.
We look forward to hearing from you.
School is looking to appoint a Head of Biology to join our committed team of teachers, including subject leaders for Chemistry and Physics and two lab technicians. Science is an essential component of our ambitious and broad curriculum offer and is a subject that is enjoyed by our students. The science department moved into a brand new building in January 2022 and now occupies a suite of laboratories and classrooms that would be the envy of any school.
Key Responsibilities
● Be responsible for the standards of teaching and outcomes in Biology across all key stages, ensuring student progress in the learning of Biology through good quality teaching.
● To achieve very positive outcomes for all students in public examinations, demonstrating a significant contribution to each student reaching their Target Grade.
● Lead a team of staff to deliver highly effective lessons leading to high levels of achievement, supporting and coaching staff in developing and extending their pedagogic repertoire.
● Model best practice in ensuring that lessons are well differentiated, including providing for the least able and for the most able and gifted students so that others can learn from your practice.
● Ensure that the department runs efficiently on a day to day basis.
A full job description is available.
Application is by application form and covering letter.
Suitable candidates maybe interviewed before the deadline.
Attached documents
About Stantonbury School
It is a real pleasure to welcome you to Stantonbury School. Under the Tove Learning Trust we are accelerating our improvement journey. The Tove Learning Trust's aim is to provide inspiring education that leads to outstanding outcomes, and we are making rapid progress to make this a reality at Stantonbury School. In January 2024 we had our first Ofsted inspection since joining the Trust and we were pleased that inspectors recognised how far we have come in a short period of time.
I feel incredibly privileged to be working with an amazing group of adults and children who are striving together to ensure that every young person can recognise their full potential. It is important for me that all our children are happy and secure in their learning. Education is a lifelong journey, and it is our role to guide our young people through that journey.
Our approach is to inspire and engage our learners through a wide range of positive experiences. Nurtured through praise, encouragement, acknowledgement of success and celebration of achievement, we will find a way to help every student work hard, achieve highly and fulfil their potential as Respectful, Responsible and Resilient citizens who are proud to claim that they are part of the Stantonbury tradition.
We pride ourselves on the relationships our dedicated and motivated staff have with our students. By working closely with our families, we will build these relationships and ensure that all our young people are committed to learning and developing the character necessary to take advantage of the opportunities provided.
There is a wealth of information about the school on our website and we would encourage any prospective job applicant to come and visit to see the school and meet the team. We think that Stantonbury School is a great place to work and we hope you will want to join us on our journey.
Benefits:
We value our staff and pride ourselves on our caring ethos with a strong and genuine focus on staff wellbeing. We are committed to developing our staff at all stages of their career, both internally and externally.
- Training / CPD
- Benefit discount scheme
- Access to Teachers' pension schemes
- Eye care voucher scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership
- Free car parking
Come and join the Stantonbury School family and become part of our exciting journey.
Ben Wilson, Associate Principal
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