Head of Department - Biology

We need an exceptional person with determination, focus and a broad understanding of the features of an outstanding school necessary to help create a high-attaining learning community at the School

Start date: September 2024
Contract type: Full Time

Location: Tower Hamlets, London

Salary: Main / Upper Pay Scale with TLR 2B

Contract term: Permanent.

Are you an outstanding teacher with strong subject knowledge looking to develop in their career?

We are currently looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our teaching team as Head of Biology.

This role is ideal for an experienced teacher who has QTS, and seeking the next step in their career, transitioning into middle leadership. The successful candidate will have a passion for both teaching and leadership, with a demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate both students and colleagues.

Key Experience:

* Teach Biology to KS4 and KS5.

* Experience of leading, coordinating and monitoring across the department or of a significant area within this department (e.g.KS4/KS5,AFL)

* Clear evidence of successful teaching across the full ability and age range at examination level

* Clear evidence of raising student achievement within a successful department

* Experience of raising the achievement of targeted groups (e.g. Higher attainers, SEN, EAL, boys, FSM)

* Experience in a multi-cultural environment

If you are interested and would like further details please apply and I will call to discuss the position and possible interview / visit to the school.

The successful candidates will be subject to a variety of checks including: eligibility to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS disclosure and full references including one from your most recent employer. Strategy Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Head of Department - Head of Biology - Subject Lead Biology