Teacher of Biology
Hereford Sixth Form College
Herefordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- SFCA Teachers' Payscale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 24/08/2020
- Apply by:
- 20 April 2020
Job overview
TEACHER OF BIOLOGY
1 x Full Time Post Permanent
1 x Part Time Post 0.4-0.6 Permanent
SFCA Teachers’ Pay Scale
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of a successful team at one of the country’s top Sixth Form Colleges. Hereford Sixth Form College has over 2000 full-time 16-19 students and an excellent reputation for its results and extra-curricular provision. Rated Ofsted outstanding in 2007; the College consistently achieves one of the highest Advanced Level points scores per entry of over 100 SFC’s nationally and has outstanding value added results as measured by both the ALIS and ALPS systems.
The Biology Department is one of the departments within the Science curriculum area, which provides A level courses in, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science and Physics as well as GCSE Biology. The AQA specification is taught for both A-level and GCSE Biology. In the last OFSTED inspection, the Science area was awarded a Grade 1 and described as ‘outstanding’.
Biology is a very popular and successful subject with students consistently achieving outstanding results at A Level, both raw and value-added. The person appointed will be expected to help maintain this record of high achievement as well as demonstrating an enthusiastic commitment to ensuring students enjoy the subject.
The biology department is made up of five full time teachers, all of whom have many years of experience. The post would therefore be suitable for experienced or newly qualified teachers looking for a supportive environment in which to develop their teaching skills.
As part of the role you will be allocated time to support the Head of Department in the implementation of departmental duties. This may include tutoring of students in workshops, organising trips or taking responsibility for aspects of the A-level or GCSE courses.
We are seeking a newly qualified or experienced Teacher of Biology, to teach A Level and GCSE Biology resit. Ideally you will have a good honours degree in Biology or Biological Science. You will be able to demonstrate up to date knowledge of biological advances in Science. You will be able to motivate and relate to 16-19-year olds, teaching them effectively. You will have excellent organisational and planning ability. You will have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and be a strong team player.
The recent challenges posed by the Coronavirus means the year ahead will be a challenging one. You should be resilient, committed and adaptable to the challenges ahead. You should be prepared to work hard within the team and be ambitious both on a personal level and for the department.
Closing Date: Monday 20th April 2020 at 9 am
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 20th April 2020
For informal enquiries please contact Andrew Clarke, Head of Biology and Senior STEM Leader via email AJC@hereford.ac.uk
Visit our website at https://hereford.ac.uk/jobs/jobs for further information and to download an application form. Applications must be made on the College's application form and sent to Kate Bateman, Head of HR, via email recruitment@hereford.ac.uk
Please note we do not accept C.V.'s
The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at any time. If you do not hear from us within 6 weeks of the closing date, you can assume your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
Attached documents
About Hereford Sixth Form College
About the College:
A comprehensive, open-access sixth form college of 2100 16-19 students.
Located in a pleasant cathedral city in unspoilt countryside but within easy travelling distance of Birmingham and Cardiff with rail-links to London.
A College which received an outstanding OFSTED report, with Leadership and Management graded outstanding, 4 curriculum areas graded outstanding and the remaining 3 good.
What we offer to staff:
Excellent induction and staff development programmes for NQTs and experienced teachers.
The opportunity to work in strong departmental teams of enthusiastic teachers who are excellent role models
for less experienced staff.
Considerable experience of supporting NQTs to gain QTS for secondary schools and the SFC sector.
The chance to work with well motivated and enthusiastic students in a high quality learning environment.
Excellent career development opportunities in 16-19 education arising from experience in a highly regarded
sixth form college.
Excellent pay and conditions with the opportunity to gain performance payments as in schools.
A friendly community in which to work, free membership of our on-site fitness centre and regular social
events for staff from informal gatherings at the end of the week to dinners and theatre visits.
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