Teacher of Biology

Job Description

Teacher of BiologyTeachers Pay Scale To start January 2022Maternity Cover (Event Linked Contract)Would you like the opportunity to work as part of a team of highly experienced and ambitious colleagues Graveney is an extremely popular and successful 11-18School, situated in South West London, SW17 with the benefit of being situated in beautiful campus style surroundings with excellent facilities and a warm community atmosphere. We have a commitment to providing the best opportunities to all students and todeveloping the professional skills and career opportunities of our staff, within a supportive and collaborative environmentDesignated outstanding by Ofsted in March 2015 and widely recognised as one of the top 100 state funded schools in the country."Topperforming local school again, based on an aggregation of the five key accountability measures..." The TimesThis is an event linked maternity cover position starting at the beginning of spring term January 2022, for the duration of maternity coverWe are seekinga highly motivated and committed teacher who can teach all Key Stages to join our large, supportive and successful Science department.Sciences are very popular at Graveney and consequently we have many students who continue studying science to A-level. Thereare currently over 200 students studying A-level Biology therefore you will be expected to teach at all key stages.We have high expectations of our students with many aspiring to medicine or Oxbridge applications. At Key Stage 4, most students study separatesciences and staff only teach within their subject specialism.This role offers an exciting opportunity for an inspiring teacher to work in a supportive and energetic team. The successful candidate will need to have excellent subject knowledge, be an outstandingteacher who is keen to develop their practice and bring continued success to our students.This vacancy is to provide experienced maternity cover to the Biology department and is therefore not suitable for ECT applicants.To apply please download an applicationpack from the Wandsworth Council website which can be found via the visit website button at the top of this page. Alternatively, an Application Form and supported documents can be downloaded below. Alternatively, these can be downloaded from the schoolswebsite: www.graveney.orgElectronic applications should be returned to recruitment@graveney.wandsworth.sch.ukCVs will not be considered.Closing Date: 19 November 2021 (at noon)Interviews: Successful candidates will be contacted with interview detailsThe selectionprocess is likely to take place in person under strict social distancing guidelines and will comprise a lesson observation and panel interview. Please note that applications will be considered for shortlisting as and when they are received and the Trustreserves the right to close the advert at any time.Graveney Trust is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the well-being and safety of staff and students. All our employees, volunteers and contractors share this commitment and we will carry out EnhancedDBS checks for all appointments as well ensuring that our rigorous pre-recruitment checks are strictly adhered to.We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity, creating an environment where the rights and dignityof all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.As part of our commitment to thisinclusive culture, we kindly ask that you complete the Equal Opportunities: Recruitment Monitoring Google form, using the link below. This information will be treated as confidential and omitted from the shortlisting process. Graveney School(Graveney Schoolis part of Graveney Trust)Welham RoadTooting, LondonSW17 9BUTel: Fax: Website: www.graveney.orgPrincipal: Mrs Cynthia Rickman