Salary: Competitive

Closing Date: Wednesday, 5 July 2023

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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to teach Biology in this large and academically successful Science Department. The candidate will be a deeply informed and capable subject expert, and an outstanding classroom practitioner. This is to replace a colleague who is going on maternity leave from [October Half-Term].
At Tranby, Biology is a thriving and popular department, securing consistently strong academic outcomes, showing considerable Value Added. At A level, Biology is a popular choice for sixth formers, and each year a significant number of pupils take up degrees at highly competitive institutions in Biology or closely in related disciplines.

Curriculum
• To teach Biology up to and including A level
• Sustain a passion for Biology as a subject, and in the teaching and learning of young people
• Employ a wide range of teaching strategies to ensure pupils make excellent progress across the curriculum and key stages
• To prepare lessons thoroughly and review the content, presentation and relevance of these in consultation with the Head of Science
• To monitor and evaluate the progress of pupils’ learning in Biology
• To follow school departmental policies for the assessing, recording and reporting of pupil achievement using these to set achievable targets for further improvement in the subject across the range of abilities
• To create and maintain a stimulating learning environment for the learning of Biology and to have input into the development of Biology teaching in the school
• To ensure levels of discipline conducive to learning
• To work as part of a team in the teaching organisation and administration of the department, assisting the Head of Science where appropriate

Administration

• Ensuring that appropriate and accurate records are kept
• Assistance with all departmental records, pupil assessment schemes, examination entries. Making these records available to the Head Mistress, Senior Deputy Head, Head of Science and others as appropriate
• Responsibility, along with other department members, for rooms and equipment and for compliance with all Health and Safety regulation

Extra-Curricular
• Teach, lead and inspire young people; to be an excellent practitioner both inside and outside the classroom
• Assist with development of strong links with other schools both in the United Church Schools Trust and the local area
• Help with school trips and tours
• To look for opportunities to initiate or assist the school in its provision of extra-curricular activities

Other requirements
• Consistently contribute to providing for a positive morale and community spirit in the school
• Meet responsibilities with regard to health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant legislation
• Confirm to professional and ethical requirements
• Any other appropriate duties as may be directed by the Head Mistress, Deputy Heads, or Head of Science

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