Head of Biology
Kennet School
West Berkshire
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- January 2022
- Apply by:
- 19 October 2021
Job overview
Thank you for your interest in the post of Head of Biology. We are a friendly and collaborative department and would be excited to welcome a forward-thinking and passionate teacher to provide dynamic leadership to the Biology team.
The successful applicant will also play a key role in the leadership of the department more widely and, as such, this is an excellent opportunity for somebody aspiring to a Head of Science position in the next few years. Whilst this is advertised as maternity cover, there is scope for a permanent position with additional responsibility for the right candidate.
The successful applicant will be able to teach Biology to A Level and Science to GCSE.
This position is suitable for candidates with 3 or more years’ experience and has a start date of January 2022. Kennet has an excellent CPD programme and works closely with teachers at all stages of their careers to support their professional development and career progression.
The Science department is outstanding both within the school and nationally. Triple Science is taught as an option to our most able students from year 10 onwards, and we currently have two classes of A Level Biology in both Year 12 and Year 13.
Science is a major faculty within the school and operates in 13 purpose-built laboratories. We have superb ICT facilities, allowing data logging, internet research, experimental modelling and on-line testing to be fully embraced by teachers and pupils alike. There are 17 teachers in the department including a number of part time staff, who are all ably supported by a team of 3 specialist technicians.
If you would like to discuss this or any possible job opportunities at Kennet School, please contact Mrs Mathews (Deputy Headteacher): lmathews@kennetschool.co.uk .
If you’ve already decided to apply, the easiest way to do so is by clicking the ‘Quick Apply’ button on the TES website. Alternatively, application forms can be downloaded from our vacancies page and submitted by email to office@kennetschool.co.uk .
Applications must be received by Tuesday, 19 October (9am)
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About Kennet School
Welcome to Kennet School’s dedicated career site. Below you will find information about what makes Kennet such a unique and rewarding place to develop your career. You will also find all of our current vacancies listed at the bottom of the page.
What We Believe
At Kennet we place learning at the heart of everything we do. Many schools claim to do this, but we believe this is a defining and visible quality of our organisation.
We are an open and collaborative community. Through research and evidence-informed practice, we seek to drive education reform through the heart of our school, making decisions that are right for our pupils, as a team, every single day.
History & Context
Kennet is a dynamic and ambitious 11-18 comprehensive school which opened in September 1957. The school has grown over the last 65 years, both in terms of size and success. We currently have approximately 1,900 pupils on roll including strong numbers in the Sixth Form at around 380 pupils. We were judged by Ofsted to be Outstanding in May 2016 and have accumulated a number of awards including Arts Mark Platinum, Exceptional Schools Award, NACE Challenge Award, Investors in Careers and the Sandwell Well-Being Charter Mark focusing on the mental health and well-being of our whole organisation.
Professional Development
We are extremely proud of the quality of our professional development programmes. In their 2016 report Ofsted commented that “there is a shared drive to improve teaching so that teaching and learning are always at the heart of the school’s work. Leaders and teachers see themselves as professional students and seek to improve and develop their practice continuously.”.
We believe strongly in investing in individuals and their careers and our aim is to help every member of staff be the best they can be through our professional growth programme.
We also provide bespoke support for early career teachers and we have developed a programme for recently qualified teachers which takes teachers from their ECT years through to their third year of teaching, preparing them to take on significant positions of responsibility.
Benefits
- High quality PD programmes and opportunities for progression
- Supportive culture of lesson observation and coaching
- Career support at all levels of experience
- State of the Art facilities and resources
- Excellent IT infrastructure and provision for staff and pupils
- Leisure centre on site
- Cycle to Work scheme
But don't just take our word for it...
Read the quotes below and take some time out to watch our recruitment video and hear firsthand what it is like to work at Kennet.
Recruitment Process
We are seeking to secure the best possible teachers for our school and so will usually interview within a week of the closing date. Interview schedules vary depending on role and subject but full details will be sent to candidates following shortlisting. All interviews include a tour of the school site and an opportunity to meet key staff members.
Speculative Enquiries and Visits
As an outward looking organisation, we are always keen to have conversations with teachers about their careers and potential opportunities at Kennet. Equally, if you have seen a vacancy and are considering an application, we would encourage you to come and see the school in action. For more information contact Mrs Cambridge (Head's PA) on scambridge@kennetschool.co.uk.
Further Information
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