Subject Leader for Biology
Old Swinford Hospital
Stourbridge
- Expired
- Salary:
- A remuneration package will be agreed upon appointment depending upon experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 7 January 2019
- Apply by:
- 1 October 2018
Job overview
Old Swinford Hospital seeks to appoint a dynamic, innovative and academically strong teacher of Biology to lead a successful and established department whilst bringing new ideas and direction to the life of this important subject at our School.
This post would suit equally a teacher seeking his or her first subject leadership role or a more experienced teacher seeking a new challenge.
Old Swinford Hospital is one of the country’s leading state boarding schools. Over fifty per cent of the School’s students are boarders who come from a wide range of backgrounds in the UK and also the EU and overseas. OSH looks and feels like a very British school. The atmosphere is calm and orderly, and also very relaxed because for the majority of our pupils their school is also their home. Parents, pupils and staff are all on the same side and pupils want to learn. We have just had two very favourable Ofsted visits, one for boarding and one for curriculum. You can see these via our website www.oshsch.com
We enjoy a very good academic reputation and regularly feature in the lists of the most academically successful maintained schools. We’re not about league tables, however. This school prides itself on a balance of academic achievement and outstanding opportunity for our pupils to develop as well rounded people. Our extensive extra-curricular programme contributes to our pupils becoming happy, healthy and interested young people, for whom sport, music, art, drama, outdoor pursuits and DofE feature strongly.
From Years 7-11 Old Swinford Hospital admits boys. Our Sixth Form also admits some day girls.
If you decide to apply, please ensure that your application consists of:
- A letter of application of not more than five hundred words;
- A fully completed Application Summary, including full career history;
- A brief Curriculum Vitae including interests and other qualifications;
Completed applications must be received no later than 10am on Monday 1 October 2018.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised date if a large number of applications have been received.
Old Swinford Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants are required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
Attached documents
About Old Swinford Hospital
Old Swinford Hospital is a voluntary-aided state boarding, aged 11 - 18 years.
We are a Church of England school and pleased to welcome children of any faith or, indeed, none at all. We want the very best for all of them because we believe that they all have exciting potential and an important contribution to make.
The School has a long history. It was founded under the name Stourbridge Hospital by industrialist Thomas Foley in 1667, in order to teach boys the skills and attributes to become responsible citizens – an aim that still applies in the 21st century.
Headmaster
Paul Kilbride
Values and vision
Old Swinford’s message to its pupils is “Discover who you can be”. It encourages students to embrace themselves as individuals and develop their own strengths. The school atmosphere is diverse and tolerant, welcoming children of all faiths and none to contribute to its happy and vibrant environment.
Ofsted reports
Ofsted January 2022:
Pupils learn together, live together and thrive at Old Swinford Hospital. Pupils behave well. They are polite, respectful and studious. Pupils know that staff expect them to work hard and do their best. In lessons, they listen to their teachers and work together productively and collaboratively. Pupils’ academic and wider study prepares them for life after school.
To view our most recent Ofsted report click here
And Ofsted boarding July 2022:
Outcomes for children who use the boarding provision are outstanding. Children make excellent and sustained progress in many areas of their lives. Children learn to become more responsible, to be trusted to be self-disciplined and commit to the daily routines of boarding life. Their experiences contribute to a marked improvement in confidence, social skills and independence, which will be a strong benefit for later life.
To view our most recent Ofsted Boarding report click here.
You can find out more about Old Swinford Hospital and its community at www.oshsch.com
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