Teacher of Biology
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Blackburn with Darwen
- Expired
- Salary:
- A recruitment and retention allowance is available to a suitably qualified and experienced candidate
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/01/2020 (or sooner if possible)
- Apply by:
- 23 September 2019
Job overview
As a successful school with a growing Sixth Form, we are seeking to appoint an exceptional teacher of Biology to join our team of scientists. The successful candidate must be a talented teacher who can convey their passion for their subject to our students which in turn will foster their love of Biology and develop their scientific disciplines, which will lead to exceptional outcomes at KS5.
The successful applicant will:
• Be passionate about teaching Biology;
• Be able to raise achievement through motivating, challenging and inspiring our students and staff;
• Have a commitment to inclusion through fostering a culture of high expectation and achievement within the Learning Area;
• Have drive, enthusiasm, resilience, warmth and humour;
St Wilfrid’s is a popular and oversubscribed 11-18 Church of England Mark 2 Academy committed to providing an excellent education, both academic and social, within a Christian context. It is located close to the Ribble Valley and has excellent road links with the M6, M61 and M65.
We are:
• An Academy where results exceed the national average
• Highly resourced with purpose-built facilities
• A caring, Christian community where standards are high and students thrive
If you were to be appointed, you will join a team of highly-skilled practitioners, who are all qualified graduates in their fields. As a successful teacher at A-Level you will be a key player in developing pedagogy in your field. You will also be expected to contribute to the GCSE programme in order to enthuse students in their studies and recruit to the science subjects at A-Level. Furthermore, you will inspire our students beyond the parameters of your classroom, through external visits, bringing in inspirational visitors or running extracurricular activities. We warmly welcome applications from colleagues who have experience of Exam Marking at KS5 or would be eager to gain this.
A significant recruitment and retention allowance is available for a suitably experienced candidate, you may wish to discuss this and / or visit the Academy ahead of submitting an application and this would be very welcome. Please contact Mrs C Holt, PA to the Principal, via cholt@saintwilfrids.com who will arrange this.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 23rd September 2019.
Potential applicants should note that a full Disclosure and Barring Service check will be carried out before an appointment can be confirmed. The successful applicant will also be required to undertake training in the Academy’s Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures on appointment.
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About St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
- St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
- Duckworth Street, Blackburn
- Lancashire
- BB2 2JR
- United Kingdom
ABOUT ST WILFRID'S C OF E ACADEMY
St Wilfrid’s Church of England Academy provides a faith-led education for 11 to 18 year olds serving the Borough of Blackburn with Darwen and parts of Pennine Lancashire. We seek to provide an excellent education based upon a strong Christian foundation, as we develop all who work, learn and serve in our community. We benefit from purpose-built accommodation with excellent facilities. All in all, it is a wonderful place to work and learn. Visitors to St Wilfrid’s comment on the calm and purposeful environment, the friendly nature of our students and the welcoming nature of our staff.
We have a reputation for high academic standards. As a comprehensive school, we pride ourselves on providing teaching and learning which engages all students. The recent SIAMS inspector stated:
“Almost everyone describes the academy as being ‘one big family’ where all care for and help one another. This is understood to be the outworking of Christian values and teachings which underpin excellent behaviour and relationships. Students recognise in teachers a commitment to serve which for many is an aspect of their Christian faith. This prompts them to strive to provide the best and most supportive opportunities for all students. The result is exemplary academic and pastoral support which enables students to make good progress, attain excellent results and develop spiritually, morally, socially and culturally (SMSC 2016).”
MISSION STATEMENT
“St Wilfrid’s Church of England Academy sees education as an integral part of the mission of the Church to proclaim God as Creator, Christ as Redeemer and the Holy Spirit as Inspirer of all that is good in human living. The main purpose of the school is to provide an excellent education, both academic and social, in a Christian context, to enable its students to grow up to take their full part as citizens of this world and the next.”
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