Teacher of Biology
Parkstone Grammar School
Poole
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 20 February 2018
Job overview
Required from 1 September 2018, this is an excellent opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic individual to work in a highly effective and very successful Biology Department.
It is essential for the successful candidate to be able to teach Biology to GCSE and Science at KS3, with A Level Biology preferable. They should be someone who can continue to inspire, enthuse and bring out the best in all our able students. In addition to more experienced colleagues, this post is also suitable for NQTs.
This post provides an excellent opportunity to teach well-motivated students in this outstanding 11-18 selective girls’ school which has an excellent reputation.
Candidates should apply by school application form only. Full job details may be downloaded from the school website or an application pack may be obtained by telephoning the school office or e-mailing the school.
Closing date: 9.00am on Tuesday, 20th February 2018.
Interviews to be held the week commencing 26 February 2018
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The school is also committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
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About Parkstone Grammar School
At Parkstone, we are immensely proud of our strong reputation for combining excellent pastoral support with high-quality teaching to achieve the very best outcomes for our students. Everyone who works at Parkstone is deeply committed to placing students at the heart of all decision making.
We offer an impressive, broad and balanced academic curriculum at GCSE and A Level, complemented by an extensive range of extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities. Sporting excellence, musical performance, national competitions, and creative activities all flourish here, nurturing the whole child and supporting the well-rounded development we value so highly.
Parkstone Grammar School is a six-form entry selective girls’ school with an intake of 192 students into Year 7 and a thriving Sixth Form of nearly 300 students. As a stand-alone academy, we are proud of our independence, yet we benefit greatly from collaboration with Poole Grammar School for Boys, which enables us to offer an outstanding range of A Level subjects. We are also an active member of an informal network of grammar schools across the Southwest, sharing best practice and innovation.
Our most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2025 rated the school as Good with Outstanding for student behaviour and attitudes, and we continue to build on those strengths. Our financial position is strong, allowing us to invest significantly in our estate and facilities, creating modern, inspiring, and welcoming teaching and learning environments.
Our core values — Commitment, Courage and Compassion — underpin all that we do. They guide our mission to provide an education that not only inspires and empowers our students, but also equips them with the confidence, adaptability and ambition to thrive in an ever-evolving world.
At Parkstone, we believe that our staff are our greatest strength. We deeply value their expertise, commitment and care. The dedication of our teachers, support staff and leaders ensures that every student is known, supported and challenged. We are proud of the collaborative, caring and ambitious professional community that defines our school.
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