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Head of Biology

Head of Biology

Tomlinscote School

Surrey

Salary:
London Fringe Pay
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2021
Apply by:
20 January 2021

Job overview

Would you like the opportunity to lead a successful Biology department? This is a great opportunity for someone who would like to develop their career as a Head of Department within an ‘outstanding’ school.

We are looking for someone to lead a department, managing the delivery of Biology, while being part of the progressive and supportive science faculty. The successful applicant will continue to improve excellent student progress and attainment, while promoting outstanding learning & teaching.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking, high-achieving school. The ideal candidate will have the ability to deliver inspiring lessons, be part of creating an exceptional place of learning and help build on the excellent current standards of science in the school.

The applicant must hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree to be considered for this post. We expect all staff to undertake a pastoral role as a form tutor.

The School

Tomlinscote is a highly successful, over-subscribed mixed comprehensive school of approximately 1500 students.  Our staff enjoy working here because our standards, facilities and staff well-being are excellent.

Our students are a pleasure to teach and make excellent progress as shown by our positive examination data.  All Tomlinscote students and staff have their own iPad to enhance learning inside and outside of the classroom.

The Process

For full details and information on how to apply are available on our website at www.tomlinscoteschool.com , 'About Us', 'Vacancies'. 

Please return the completed application and equality monitoring forms to  recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk

Closing date:  09.00 Wednesday 20 January 2021

Interviews: Due to the current school closure, we will be conducting remote interviews

The Prospect Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting  the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment, Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance , a health check and references.

About Tomlinscote School

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+44 1276 709050

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Tomlinscote School is a highly successful, over-subscribed mixed comprehensive school of approximately 1500 students, with approximately 90 teachers and 40 members of support staff . Our staff enjoy working here because our standards, facilities and staff well-being are excellent. 

Our students are a pleasure to teach and make excellent progress as shown by the positive examination data. All Tomlinscote students and staff have their own iPad to enhance learning inside or outside of the classroom. 

Tomlinscote is a really successful school where you can flourish and develop your career. It is  a school where you can teach effectively in classrooms with students that have a thirst to learn. Furthermore it is a place where you will be valued and your well-being is considered as being really important. 

Tomlinscote is now part of The Prospect Trust which provides an opportunity to teach Sixth Form as well. 

In return we offer excellent staff benefits:  

  • Excellent training and professional development opportunities 
  • iPad's for teaching staff 
  • Generous pension scheme   
  • Discounted gym membership   
  • Free counselling service  
  • Free eye tests 
  • Flexible Leave of Absence policy   

Tomlinscote is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS will be required for the person appointed.

Principal : Rob Major 

The Prospect Trust 

https://theprospecttrust.org.uk/

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