Teacher of Biology Fulltime

Job Description

Pay: Highly Competitive, Schools own scaleStart Date: Sept 21 An outstanding graduate is required to join ourthriving Science Faculty. The successful candidate will be able to inspirebright 13-18 year old students in Biology to GCSE, A-level and Oxbridge-entrystandard. The department is situated in a state-of-the-art facility opened in2019, which hosts regular research activities, an annual international scienceconference, as well as other exciting Science events, such as the inauguralMission Discovery conference in schools, culminating in the submission of anexperiment to be conducted on the International Space Station. The position will appeal to anyone with a desire toinspire young scientists, regardless of applicants prior teaching experience.Considerable practical support, training and CPD is provided for allcolleagues. A highly attractive package is offered including salary on theschools own scale and other benefits, including accommodation if required. Awillingness to contribute to the wider co-curricular and pastoral life of theschool will be expected. Applications should be received by noon on Monday25th January. We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closingdate, therefore early applications are encouraged. See our website for full details and an onlineapplication form. If you have any queries about the role, department orprofession, the Head of Science can willingly answer questions via the emailaddress below. Email: TelephoneExt: 4246 We are committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. A DBS Disclosure is required to Enhanced Level. Winner: Independent Boys School of the Year 2019 (Independent Schools of the YearAwards: Celebrating student experience) Closing Date: 25/01/2021 at 12:00 Interviews: Week commencing 25th January Information about the school Tonbridge School is one of the leading boysboarding schools in the country and is highly respected, both here andinternationally, for providing a world class education. Our pupils are encouraged to be creative andintellectually curious; to approach new opportunities with confidence; and tolearn to think for themselves while being mindful of the needs and views ofothers. A superb House system at the heart of the schoolensures that each pupil, whether a boarder or a day boy, feels fully at homeand well supported. Our beautiful and historic campus provides space in whichto think, breathe and grow. Opportunities abound, thanks not only tooutstanding facilities and an extraordinary range of activities, but also tothe dedication of our staff, who are committed to their pupils learning andgrowth both within and beyond the classroom. Tonbridge is a school which celebrates the life ofthe mind, but which also enjoys putting knowledge into action. We are proud ofour community partnerships both here and overseas, and of our pupilswillingness to take the lead and serve. Tonbridges mission encourages creativity,confidence and compassion. In the words of the great novelist and OldTonbridgian, E. M. Forster: Only Connect. Its why our Excellence for All campaign isinspired to provide a genuinely transformative education and to continue towiden access, so that as many boys as possible can benefit from the experiencethat Tonbridge offers. With a reputation for excellence in all that itdoes, Tonbridge School aims to recruit, retain and develop the best and mostcommitted teaching and support staff. Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. KTJ1