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Teacher of Biology and BTEC Applied Human Biology (Maternity Cover) Full-time

Teacher of Biology and BTEC Applied Human Biology (Maternity Cover) Full-time

Peter Symonds College

Hampshire

  • £27,117 - £44,256 per year
  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
September 2023
Apply by:
17 April 2023

Job overview

Peter Symonds is a vibrant sixth form college in Winchester which has been rated by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’ in every respect. We have a large team of committed and talented staff who are at the heart of the success of the College.

Biology is one of the largest departments in the College, with fourteen teaching staff and four technicians delivering GCE Eduqas Biology and BTEC Human Biology as well as preparing students for Biology Olympiad and participating in other wider activities. Physical and electronic resources are extremely good, with this being reflected in very high levels of student achievement.

We have a full-time cover opportunity for someone to join us in September on a maternity temporary contract, coming to an end on the return of the post-holder. The successful applicant will have a degree in Biology or a closely allied subject, with an enthusiasm for their subject and the ability to share that with our students. We welcome applications from both newly qualified and experienced teachers.

Please note that posts advertised to start in September 2023 actually commence with student enrolment at the end of August. Teaching staff are required to work this week but should you have an existing commitment please make this clear on your application and we will honour it.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 17 April 2023

Interview date: TBC

We are dedicated to safeguarding the students in our care. To that end, a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure will be required in the event of an individual being offered a position within our College. Our staff undertake regular safeguarding and Prevent training and are subject to ongoing safeguarding scrutiny. Please note, it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from working with children.

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About Peter Symonds College

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+44 1962 857500

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Peter Symonds College is a sixth form provider in Winchester, Hampshire with approximately 4,000 students aged 16-19, the majority of whom are studying A level. There is also a thriving adult provision with around 3,000 enrolments each year, ranging from leisure to HE and including teacher training. The College has two co-educational boarding houses accommodating over 70 students, including those from the Falklands Islands overseas territory. 

The town of Winchester has a population of 45,000, and is known for its landmark cathedral and for an exceptional range of cultural activities. It is frequently cited in surveys as one of the best places to live in the UK. The College is a five minute walk from Winchester rail station. 

Principal

Sara Russell

Values and vision

'Counting in Ones' is our motto and is the key principle which guides everything we do. Value added is good and the large majority of our students progress to higher education, many to Russell Group universities. A large number of our students each year, usually around fifty, are able to secure places at the prestigious Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Pastoral support is well resourced and students also benefit from an unusual range of music, sporting and other enrichment opportunities.

Ofsted

“Capacity to improve is outstanding. The outstanding performance identified at the last inspection has been maintained and aspects improved. Leadership and management are excellent and staff at all levels share a commitment to achieving the best for individual students. Managers and teachers are reflective and self-critical. Quality assurance procedures are highly effective in promoting continuous improvement.”

View Peter Symonds College’s latest Ofsted report

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