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Teacher of Biology

Teacher of Biology

Badminton School

Badminton School, Westbury Road, Westbury-On-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3BA

Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2023
Apply by:
17 April 2023

Job overview

We are seeking a well-qualified and highly motivated Teacher of Biology to join our Science Department.

 

Closing date for applications is 9.00 am on 17th April 2023

Interviews to be held w/c 24th April 2023

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.


 Salary:

Badminton operates its own pay scale. Staff joining Badminton School are assimilated on to the Badminton Scale at a point appropriate to their qualifications and experience and the post to which they are appointed.

The School offers membership of a contributory pension scheme and has a contractual sick pay scheme.

Hours:

This post is required to work part time. The anticipated FTE will be approximately 0.3 to 0.6 FTE but may be higher. This is a permanent position.

 

Benefits:

  • Meals are provided;
  • Free onsite parking;
  • Use of the School gym and heated swimming pool (at designated times);
  • Pension membership;


Duties include, but are not restricted to the following:


Aim of the Role:

  • To teach your subject(s) in an interesting and challenging manner, enabling each pupil to realise her potential;
  • To stimulate and foster enthusiasm for your subject(s) within the School;
  • To adhere to all school policies and procedures (e.g. Child Protection/Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Appraisal), including all school and departmental educational policies;
  • To support the School’s vision and values.


Main Purpose:

Under the direction of the Head of Department/Head of Subject:

a) To contribute to the teaching of your subject.

b) To participate in the development of appropriate specifications, materials and schemes of work.


Key Responsibilities – Academic:

  • Under the direction of the relevant Head of Department to:
  • Contribute to the teaching of the department as set out in the timetable;
  • Prepare lessons taking account of the pupils’ abilities within each teaching group/set;
  • Identify, encourage and help to realise each pupil’s academic potential;
  • Employ good subject knowledge, become fully acquainted with the appropriate specifications and schemes of work and carry out the requirements thereof;
  • Keep abreast of developments and teaching methods to maintain a high level of professional competence;
  • Participate in appraisals and training as may be necessary;
  • Be a good ambassador for the subject; attend departmental meetings, subject meetings and INSET courses as appropriate;
  • Take a proportional share of responsibilities for departmental activities (e.g. trips, lectures, societies, intranet maintenance, HE advice), new initiatives and provision and maintenance of resources (e.g. the writing and updating of schemes of work, the display of pupils’ work, etc);
  • Manage the classroom environment in a way conducive to successful learning and the maintenance of good pupil discipline, making use of sanctions and rewards in line with school policies;
  • Check the attendance of and keep necessary academic records for groups taught and apply the School’s assessment framework;
  • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of pupils with special needs and facilitate their work accordingly;
  • To take a proportional share of examination invigilation;
  • Set and mark a proportional share of the internal examinations, entrance papers, scholarship papers, mark coursework, write reports and grades according to School Policy;
  • Set and mark work regularly for all pupils, in accordance with departmental guidelines;
  • To support the Departmental Development Plan;
  • As appropriate, be aware of all departmental and school health and safety requirements including relevant risk assessments and contribute to their development as necessary.


Other Academic Responsibilities

  • To attend all relevant meetings (with staff, parents, pupils, prospective parents and pupils, and visitors);
  • When occasion demands, to communicate politely, helpfully and effectively with parents and guardians;
  • To write references as necessary;
  • To ensure that appropriate use is made of ICT;
  • To adhere to the Staff Dates List and attend staff meetings, In-Service Training, a limited number of whole school events as identified by the Head and to support school activities;
  • To participate in the School’s scheme of staff appraisal and engage in CPD and peer observation;
  • To foster and maintain good relationships with other schools, professional organisations and outside bodies;
  • To invigilate internal and external examinations and to provide cover, within reasonable limits, for absent colleagues as required;
  • To carry out any other task at the reasonable request of the Head;
  • To supervise projects, such as extended essays, as requested.


Management and Administration

  • To contribute to the teaching of the Department;
  • Report pupil absences in accordance with School procedure;
  • Report pupil concerns to the Head of Department.


Key responsibilities – General

  • To share in the responsibility for maintaining high standards of discipline, courtesy and appearance among the pupils, while promoting their welfare, safety and happiness;
  • To contribute to the collective work of the teaching staff in providing daily duty teams as per the SLT
  • schedules;
  • To take a proportional share of examination invigilation;
  • To exercise a duty of care to promote the safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils and contribute to the
  • maintenance of a safe and secure school environment;
  • To behave at all times with an awareness of the ambassadorial role that teaching at Badminton entails. Participate as appropriate in whole school marketing events, such as open days and activities days and also at School community events;
  • To support the School’s Development Plan;
  • To attend meetings as required;
  • To undertake any other task reasonably requested by the Head.


This is not an exhaustive list of tasks. This job description is subject to regular discussion and review.


Please download the application form and supplementary information form from the School website (www.badmintonschool.co.uk/our-community/current-vacancies) and save to your desktop. Once complete, please email your application form and

supplementary information form back to us.


For further details about the post and information on how to apply please visit our website: www.badmintonschool.co.uk


The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check


BADMINTON SCHOOL, BRISTOL

Independent Boarding and Day School for 500 girls aged 3-18

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Badminton School is a thriving independent day and boarding school for girls aged 3-18, which has remained at the forefront of girls’ education for well over 150 years. Set within a campus of beautiful buildings and pleasant gardens in the city of Bristol, the School has an enviable sense of community which is felt the moment you step inside the gates. With a consistently outstanding academic record coupled with excellent pastoral care, Badminton’s approach to the holistic education it provides is to broaden the girls’ skills, knowledge and attitudes to ensure they are curious and confident. Badminton girls are characteristically thoughtful individuals who are understanding of the viewpoints of others and who leave school ready to face the changing and challenging wider world.

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