Subject Leader for Biology

SUBJECT LEADER FOR BIOLOGY 

Required April/September 2018

MS3 – 6 + TLR 2.1 £2640

Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding practitioner with the ability to achieve good external examination outcomes in Biology and in Science. We encourage applicants from individuals who share our values whether they come from a faith or non-faith background. 

We are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher with the ability to teach Biology at both KS4 and KS5 being an essential element of the post. The successful candidate will lead on all aspects of provision for Biology across KS3 – KS5 and also support the Subject Leader and other postholders in the department in modelling, sharing and developing the highest possible standards of teaching in order to improve student outcomes. The Governors are seeking to appoint a teacher who will be able to make a dynamic and positive contribution to a department which has seen sustained improvement recently.

We are an 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school serving Burton on Trent and the surrounding community. We are continuously developing and improving the school which has Specialist Sports College status and we are committed to providing stimulating, challenging and high quality teaching and learning. We have a wide range of extra-curricular activities in school and the successful applicant will be expected to play a major part in the broader life of the school. 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and therefore the appointment for this post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please contact the school or visit our website at www.robertsutton.staffs.sch.uk for further details and an application form.

Deadline for receipt of applications:   Midday Thursday 1st February

Interview date:  Week beginning Monday 5th February