Teacher of Biology
King's School Rochester
Rochester, Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- The salary on offer will be dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed at interview
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 21 April 2021
Job overview
We are seeking to recruit from September 2021, an outstanding qualified Teacher of Biology, (1 FTE), to teach across the age range from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 21st April 2021
The Biology department consists of two full time teachers, teaching across the age range, in specialised laboratories. Some members of the science department also teach Key Stage Three pupils in the Preparatory School. All pupils study all three sciences to IGCSE level (Edexcel), taking either the Dual or Triple award examination in the Upper Fifth. The department is well subscribed at A Level, with pupils following the OCR course. In recent years pupils have gone on to leading universities to study science related universities including two students this year to study Medicine (at UCL and Imperial College, London).
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About King's School Rochester
King’s Rochester is a mixed, non-selective, Church of England, all-through school with nursery classes and sixth form situated in Rochester, Kent. It is an independent school with boarding provision and an associate member of the Woodard Foundation. A smaller than average school, King’s Rochester provides 800 places for nursery, preparatory, senior and sixth-form students between the ages of 3 and 18 when fully subscribed.
The oldest choir school and the second oldest school in the world, King’s Rochester has roots dating back to the founding of Rochester Cathedral in the year 604 AD. King Henry VIII refounded the school in 1542.
Principal
Benjamin Charles
Values and vision
King’s Rochester works hard to be a community that enables individuals to flourish. The school ethos is based in tradition, but teachers also focus on preparing students to become responsible citizens of the modern world. The school is rooted in the Christian faith, instilling moral values and self-discipline alongside aspiration and self-confidence.
ISI report
“The pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is excellent. Pupils demonstrate mutual respect, a strong sense of fairness and excellent behaviour. There is an easy mix of the different cultures within the school. Pupils develop well in knowledge, skills and understanding. Some more able pupils achieve excellent standards in activities, for example in music, individually in sports, and in the performing arts.”
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