Teacher of Biology (maternity cover)

Location

Northwood, Greater London | United Kingdom

Job description

TEACHER OF BIOLOGY (Maternity cover)

St Helen’s is looking to appoint a 0.8 (4 days per week) or Full Time Teacher of Biology, on a fixed term contract basis to cover a period of maternity leave, starting September 2024. Early Career Teacher (ECT) applications are welcomed.

Department details, a full list of responsibilities and person specification can be found on the attached ‘applicant information pack’. However, the successful applicant must have:

• A good honours degree in a relevant or associated subject.
• A love of teaching and learning and a commitment to further professional development
• Be able to work well with others and develop the curriculum through collaborative planning.
• Excellent classroom practice with experience of teaching Biology across the secondary age range including KS5.
• Detailed understanding of current developments in the secondary curriculum and assessment
• Be able to lead learning in their classroom, develop each child and demonstrable passion for the subject.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Closing date: 08.00am Thursday 14th March 2024

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserve the right to close the advert early. 

Due to the high volume of applicants, we receive, if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume we will not be progressing your application further on this occasion. 

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the school where they will be interviewed, be observed teaching a lesson, and have a tour of the school. During the selection day they will meet members of the Executive team and/or SLT, the Head of Science and Head of Biology.

St Helen’s school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as detailed in Part 3 (Safer Recruitment) of the KCSIE 2023 guidance document. Applicants will be asked for proof of right to work in the UK and undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the disclosure and barring service.

If you have any queries about this position, please contact the school at  [email protected]

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