Teacher of Biology

We are looking for a Biology teacher to join our team at Harris Clapham Sixth Form.

The successful candidate will:      

• be a teacher who puts their subject first      
• be an expert in their subject and make sure all students develop a deep understanding of the subject      
• understand thoroughly how the subject is assessed and use their knowledge to make sure students have the knowledge and skills needed to access the top grades in the subject      
• play a crucial role in developing and adapt the classroom curriculum to meet students’ needs      
• ensure that students develop a depth and love of the subject      
• share and support the academy’s responsibility to provide/monitor opportunities for personal/academic growth      
• contribute to the enrichment offer      
• monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor.

About Us

Our academy is brand new and benefits from being a state-of-the-art building. It has been especially designed to deliver a Sixth Form education, including an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related subjects.

We have, for example, high specification science laboratories, computing suites and art facilities. In short, our teachers have access to the resources that they need to teach their subjects to the highest level.

Our teachers are all subject experts – they have a deep knowledge that will enable them to support and challenge their students to achieve their personal best. I am also the Executive Principal for Harris Academy Clapham. The Sixth Form will work closely with Harris Clapham - one example of this is sixth-formers working with younger students to give them additional role modelling and inspiration. The vision for Harris Clapham Sixth Form is simple: 'Be the best'. This includes to be the best place to learn and also the best place for teachers to work.

Main Areas of Responsibility

The purpose of your role will be:      

• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.      
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor      
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential      
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment      
• To share and support the academy’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth

Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of:      

• Operational and strategic planning (including lesson planning, developing resources and syllabuses, and contributing to the departmental plan)      
• Curriculum planning      
• Staff development (including continuing professional development and engaging fully in the Performance Management Review process)      
• Quality assurance (including contributing to the process of monitoring and evaluating the subject area)      
• Management of information (including maintaining appropriate records and tracking student progress)      
• Communications with students, parents and other stakeholders      
• Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students)      
• Teaching, ensuring a high quality learning experience for students

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will:      

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree      
• Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice), ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and of working in an 11-18 school      
• Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning      
• Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor      
• Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work      
• Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff      
• Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards      
• Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students      
• Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary      
• Have good written and spoken communication skills      
• Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively

Have excellent time management skills

Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies