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Teacher of Biology

Teacher of Biology

Bedstone College

Bedstone, Shropshire, SY7 0HG

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Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
February 2018
Apply by:
12 October 2017

Job overview

BIOLOGY TEACHER: REQUIRED FEBRUARY 2018 (Maternity Cover)

A school which “provides outstanding care for pupils” and one in which 

“The exemplary behaviour of pupils in lessons is a consequence of good teaching”. 

ISI Inspection Report 2009 

Bedstone College wishes to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic, and gifted teacher to join this successful and popular department to teach Biology across the curriculum to GCSE & A Level. This is a fixed term role to cover for a colleague’s maternity leave. The start date will be Monday 19th February 2018 and the final day of work will be Saturday 30th June 2018. A proven record of academic success at both GCSE and A level is essential, as is a willingness to be fully involved in the life of this dynamic and thriving rural boarding school. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach Science at KS2 and to assist in the teaching of Psychology at A level .

Bedstone has its own salary scale and will be set according to qualifications and experience. The College participates fully in the DfE Teachers’ Superannuation Scheme. 

Application forms together with full details of both the post and the school can be obtained from Ms Paula Davis, PA to the Headmaster, Bedstone College, Bucknell, Shropshire SY7 0BG, to whom completed applications should be returned. Interviews will take place in the week beginning 

16th October 2017. Applications from NQTs are most welcome.

The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in accordance with the requirements of the Children Act.

Closing date for applications: 13th October 2017 

Bedstone College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.  

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About Bedstone College

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+44 1547 530303

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Bedstone College is a mixed, all-through, independent day and boarding school in Bucknell, Shropshire. It enrols three to 18-year-old students and currently accommodates around 186 pupils.

Bedstone College was founded in 1948 as an all-boys school. It remains housed in Bedstone Court, the original school building, but has been extended to include modern facilities, including a multi-purpose sports hall, a state-of-the-art music facility, and fitness and performing arts studios.

Headteacher

Mr Toby Mullins, BA, MBA, QTS

Vision and values

The school’s main aim is to build each student’s confidence so they can achieve their full potential. Teachers strive to do this by encouraging pupils to try new things, be respectful of others and have pride in themselves and their school community. The school wants its young people to be curious, robust, adaptable and tolerant.

Bedstone College offers a broad range of subjects as well as extra-curricular activities to produce well-rounded students. Core subjects such as science, English, maths, geography and foreign languages are emphasised in the curriculum. The school excels with its recreational activities. These include mountain biking, horseback riding, ice skating and rock climbing, on campus and further afield. There are bi-annual ski trips as well as other overseas visits for different subjects. All students contribute to a very active charity committee.

ISI report

“Principles and values are actively promoted which facilitate the personal development of pupils as responsible, tolerant, law-abiding citizens. Boarders’ views are actively encouraged and their opinions and concerns are appropriately considered by staff. The prefect system operating in the school is suitably managed."

View Bedstone College’s latest ISI report 

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Applications closed