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Head of Biology

Head of Biology

Tes Schools Recruitment

Rutland

  • Expired
Salary:
Competitive plus benefits
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2024 or January 2025
Apply by:
1 May 2024

Job overview

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Head of Biology to join a School based in Rutland.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Biology teacher and visionary leader to join one of the leading schools in the UK with the highest ambitions for science education.

As Head of Biology, you will be responsible for the strategic leadership, development and realisation of Biology teaching. You will be responsible for guiding, supporting and appraising the teachers in the department and for the effective deployment of the department’s financial, material and human resources.

You will ensure that the school’s Biology teaching is creative and inspirational, keeping staff abreast of educational developments so that the most innovative courses are chosen, planned and delivered.

You will also play an active role in the Science Faculty leadership team, regularly meeting with the Head of Chemistry, the Head of Physics and the Head of Science to ensure collaborative and impactful cross-faculty initiatives are supported and successful.

If you share their aspirations for the school to be the national centre for excellence in science education in the United Kingdom they would be delighted to hear from you. 

Benefits

In return the school offers a community that values people. They are warm, compassionate and mutually supportive. This is reflected in their working environment and the benefits they are able to offer:

  • 50% contribution to premiums for the School’s private health scheme
  • Free Westfield Healthcare
  • Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee)
  • Free staff lunches in term-time
  • School fee discount
  • 25% Holiday Club discount at the School Sports Centre for children of staff
  • Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Occupational Health Services
  • Free annual flu jabs
  • Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
  • Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
  • Recognised as “Investors in Diversity”

Interviews: Friday 10 May 2024. 

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: LC2043887 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.

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