Head of KS5 Biology
| Posting date: | 11 June 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 June 2025 |
| Location: | Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 8NA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2af2ad70-d9dc-4125-95ac-f4e1be0c0189 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
You will:
• have a passion for teaching and learning
• be an innovative and strategic thinker with vision and ideas
• be an excellent practitioner
• lead by example and act as a strong role model to students and staff
• have a positive, can do attitude with staff and students
• be able to demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills
• have a proven track record of achieving outstanding student progress through own practice
• be an effective team player and value every aspect of the life of the school
• have effective interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire students and staff
• be an active learner, who constantly strives to improve, with the desire to progress
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• the opportunity to work across the education phases
• motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious students
• a friendly and supportive team of teachers
• well-resourced facilities
• a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
• a commitment to professional development, including an excellent CPD programme including ECT induction and Train to Teach candidates
Further details about the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader and Science teacher who is passionate about teaching the subject they love. You will be working with a dedicated Science team of teachers and technicians and will be teaching students with a real passion for the subject. Many of our students take separate Science qualifications at GCSE and progress on to Science courses in our 6th Form and our Science outcomes have been high across many years.
The successful candidate will have the vision, creativity and experience to drive the continued development of Key Stage 5 Biology. They will join an energetic school which strives to ensure that all students enjoy learning and surpass expectations for achievement.
The successful candidate will be expected to be able to teach at all Key Stages. They will take on the full responsibility for KS5 Biology.
Commitment to safeguarding
Preston Manor School and its staff are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure procedure at the Enhanced level. It is an offence for any person barred from working with children to apply for this post. The School’s Application Form will only be accepted from candidates who have completed this form in full. CV’s will not be accepted as a substitute.
You will:
• have a passion for teaching and learning
• be an innovative and strategic thinker with vision and ideas
• be an excellent practitioner
• lead by example and act as a strong role model to students and staff
• have a positive, can do attitude with staff and students
• be able to demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills
• have a proven track record of achieving outstanding student progress through own practice
• be an effective team player and value every aspect of the life of the school
• have effective interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire students and staff
• be an active learner, who constantly strives to improve, with the desire to progress
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• the opportunity to work across the education phases
• motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious students
• a friendly and supportive team of teachers
• well-resourced facilities
• a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
• a commitment to professional development, including an excellent CPD programme including ECT induction and Train to Teach candidates
Further details about the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader and Science teacher who is passionate about teaching the subject they love. You will be working with a dedicated Science team of teachers and technicians and will be teaching students with a real passion for the subject. Many of our students take separate Science qualifications at GCSE and progress on to Science courses in our 6th Form and our Science outcomes have been high across many years.
The successful candidate will have the vision, creativity and experience to drive the continued development of Key Stage 5 Biology. They will join an energetic school which strives to ensure that all students enjoy learning and surpass expectations for achievement.
The successful candidate will be expected to be able to teach at all Key Stages. They will take on the full responsibility for KS5 Biology.
Commitment to safeguarding
Preston Manor School and its staff are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure procedure at the Enhanced level. It is an offence for any person barred from working with children to apply for this post. The School’s Application Form will only be accepted from candidates who have completed this form in full. CV’s will not be accepted as a substitute.