Teacher of Biology
King Edward's Witley
Surrey
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- In excess of Fringe
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022 or January 2023
- Apply by:
- 19 May 2022
Job overview
We seek a well-qualified and enthusiastic person to assist the Head of Department with the School’s delivery of Biology teaching, which is effective, engaging and interesting and supports the School’s aspiration to provide outstanding teaching and learning for its pupils.
The successful candidate will be passionate about Biology and, as well as teaching Science more broadly, will be expected to be an ambassador for the Science department across the School at a key stage in its development. The School is building its academic profile and sees this focus on driving forward the department as its highest priority; for the right candidate there may be the opportunity for a leadership role. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate and deliver excellence as a habit in order to raise expectations and aspirations for everyone they teach and mentor. This will be evident through their aptitudes, personal qualities and skills.
King Edward’s specialist Science teachers aim to excite and fulfil curiosity in and across the scientific world. Science is a core subject at King Edward’s with Biology, Chemistry and Physics making up a significant proportion of pupils’ studies from 1st to 3rd Form where we offer students a rich introductory course to all three major science subjects. 4th Form Science is central to their GCSEs, with a choice to take double or triple GCSE award; most pupils will take Coordinated Science, with a group of up to 20 pupils invited to take Triple Science provided they have demonstrated a sustained enthusiasm and aptitude across all three sciences. In the Sixth Form, the department teaches A Level and the IB Biology programme all delivered by three teachers. The School also offers Environmental Systems and Societies and Psychology to our Sixth Form groups.
As part of the KESW community, we expect our teachers to contribute to our collaborative and collegiate Common Room, to share in developing the policies, strategies and systems that underpin our daily practice, as well as supporting their Head of Department to ensure that our pupils achieve excellent results. We celebrate success and model a culture of aspiration, intellectual curiosity and appreciation for the different skills and knowledge that all contribute to the education of rounded, happy pupils who will leave KESW equipped to seize opportunities, relish challenge and build for themselves happy and fulfilling lives.
In return, as well as job satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment, we can offer a competitive salary, staff fee remission on school fees both at King Edward’s and our partner school Barrow Hills, free car parking, free use of our gym, swimming pool and sports facilities, all meals and snacks on duty and a Cycle to Work Scheme. We currently offer membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), if applicable.
King Edward's School is a co-educational boarding and day 11-18 school for some 420 pupils, around 35% of whom are full boarders. We are an HMC school and proud of our unique heritage and place among British co-educational independent schools.
To apply, please complete the Application Form or for further details, visit our website www.kesw.org, contact the HR Department on hr@kesw.org or telephone 01428 686358.
Closing date: Noon on 19th May 2022
King Edward’s School Witley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an Enhanced disclosure through the DBS. Applicants from under-represented groups are particularly welcome.
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About King Edward's Witley
King Edward's Witley is a co-educational boarding and day school for some 470 pupils, around 30% of whom are full or weekly boarders. It caters for boys and girls, with main entry points at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form. Around 31% of students are from abroad, from around 40 different countries. There is a Sixth Form of 98, most of who go on to universities, including Oxford and Camb. At the same time the curriculum is deliberately broad and suitable for pupils of differing abilities. The School has become known for its innovative approach and offers both the International Baccalaureate and A-levels in the Sixth Form.
Further details of the School are to be found in the Independent Schools’ Year Book, or on our website www.kesw.org.
The Area: King Edward’s Witley occupies 100 woodland acres on the edge of Witley, a village on the borders of Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. It is about twelve miles from Guildford and four miles from Godalming. Witley station is on the Portsmouth to Waterloo railway line and the journey from London takes just under an hour by train. The School is 45 minutes by taxi from both Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The area is a noted beauty spot and the School is surrounded by woodland, heathland and commons. Local amenities include the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford and the School is within close proximity of London and the south coast. There are good shopping facilities in Haslemere, Godalming and Guildford.
Child Protection: King Edward’s Witley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child-protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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