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Head of Biology

Head of Biology

Sutton Grammar School

Sutton

  • £37,519 - £52,780 per year
  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Salary:
M1-U3 plus TLR 2a
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1st September 2022 or as soon as possible
Apply by:
20 February 2022

Job overview

Achieving outstanding outcomes, and inspiring the next generation of life-scientists, our Biology Department is an exceptional place to work.  Leading well over one hundred, bright, engaged, and motivated A-level students, many of whom go on to study Biology, Medicine, and Dentistry, this is a very rare, and exciting opening at our school. 

We are looking to appoint a well-qualified Head of Biology. Sutton Grammar is highly successful, with a focus on academic outcomes, pastoral care, and participation for all. We have a strong background of innovation within the Science faculty and are now looking for a dynamic and inspirational teacher to lead this department. 

With a track record of outstanding GCSE and A-Level results, the Sutton Grammar School Biology Department is a small team of full and part time staff. You will be joining a supportive and energetic group of capable teachers who work hard to provide a rich curricular and extra-curricular experience for its students

We are seeking someone who:

• Is passionate about sharing their knowledge and love of Science with our pupils

• Employs a creative approach to developing lessons and collaborates effectively with colleagues

• Has strong communication skills and is keen to embrace new technology 

At Sutton Grammar School we offer:

• The opportunity to work with bright, perceptive and ambition young people

• First class pastoral care with a clear focus on the wellbeing of students and staff alike

• Science specialist teaching from years 7 to 13

• A well established, successful and encouraging Biology Department and wider School Common Room

• A well-resourced Science Faculty

• A broad range of Science enrichment projects and activities in wider school with which to get involved.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 20th February 2022 (10pm)

Date for Interviews: Friday 25th February

To apply please use the online application form - Quick Apply

We reserve the right to invite shortlisted candidates for interview ahead of the closing date and may withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. We would therefore recommend that you submit your application as early as possible. Sutton Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Sutton Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer.


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About Sutton Grammar School

Introduction

Sutton Grammar School is a five form entry boys' grammar school. It moved to the current site in 1928 and in recent years has added several new buildings to cope with the growth of pupil numbers. It is one of five selective schools in Sutton serving this suburb on the edge of London. From September 2017 girls have been admitted to the sixth form. We seek to provide a well rounded education with extra curricular contributions highly valued and supported - including lots of participation in drama, music, CCF and DofE. STEM project work is especially well developed with many national and international awards for individual students and teams.

Almost all students aspire to go to university and we place more than our fair share at the top institutions. We value the breadth and balance of our curriculum and seek parental support to sustain smaller subjects in the sixth form.

Location

Sutton Grammar School (post code SM1 4AS) is located near Sutton town centre in a residential area just behind the High Street. The railway station is only 5 minutes walk away and many bus routes radiate from Sutton town centre. The school owns excellent playing fields in Northey Avenue (Cheam).

Sutton is a London Borough but is on the edge of London so is conveniently close to London for its social life (train 25 minutes to Victoria) but is more affordable to buy or rent and is within minutes of the countryside.

All of Sutton's schools are very good and the borough is regularly in the top few authorities for school results.

Attraction for Teachers

The school is an attractive place to work and develop one's career. We have been a hub school for biology in the local Training School Partnership, and a regular provider of PGCE placements for other subjects too. Trained mentors are therefore available to support our own NQTs. There is a full programme of CPD for all staff, with a lot of sharing of expertise within the school. We have a single staff room and therefore all staff socialise together and we try to involve all staff to support their well-being. There is a staff badminton club, spin classes and the sports hall and gym can be freely used by staff. Tea and coffee are available in the staff room. Wide staff participation in school sport and supporting clubs and activities contributes to it being a busy but engaged staff team. We look to retain the loyalty of staff by being as flexible as possible when staff want to become part time or need to change aspects of their working arrangements. Teachers are assisted by an outstanding team of support staff - not great in number but highly capable and flexible. The pupil roll is currently 1,023 with 345 in the sixth form. The school is heavily oversubscribed and has an excellent reputation for its extra curricular programme as well as its strong academic results. It is a science and maths specialist school, but seeks and achieves high standards across all curriculum areas. Staff turnover is low which is an excellent indicator that this is a very good school to work in. Newly qualified teachers are always welcome but experience is also valued and for each post we look for the best person that will enthuse young people and complement the skills of our existing team.

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