Head of Biology

Overview

We are very pleased to advertise for the position of Head of Biology here at Bishop Justus Church of England School. The successful applicant will provide outstanding teaching and learning and leadership of the Biology department to secure high attainment of students and to collaborate effectively with colleagues to design and deliver engaging curricula.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Bishop Justus, a large and dynamic Church of England school in the busy suburb of Bromley. Our school vision and ethos are at the centre of what we do, we care about and educate the whole child, combining excellent education with a firm and moral grounding so our learners can give back to their communities.

Personal attributes

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be an excellent Teacher of Biology (must have taught Biology up to KS5);
• Have a love of the subject and desire and ability to convey this to students;
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation;
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;
• Be committed to co-curricular activities including lunch time activities;
• Be committed to continuing professional learning;
• Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;
• Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status;
• Have some leadership experience;

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances;
• A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit prior to application.

We are committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

As an employee of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust you are required to have regard to the character of the Trust and its foundation and to undertake not to do anything in any way contrary to the interests of the foundation. 

Salary & Benefits

Job Title: Head of Biology 

Grade: MPS/ UPS + TLR 2A

Hours: Full Time                    

Accountable to: Director of Science       

Location

Bishop Justus Church of England School
Magpie Hall Lane
Bromley
Kent
BR2 8HZ

Supporting documents

• Please click here for the Job Description
• Please click here for an Application Form

How to apply

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to recruitment@bishopjustus.bromley.sch.uk.

Please note a signed copy of your application form will be required prior to interview.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring appropriate identification with them to interview. For the purpose of DBS clearance, only copies of the successful applicant’s identification will be retained.

All candidates should provide two references. Permission should be sought prior to including any referee on your application form. Shortlisted candidates will have their references taken-up before any interview.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.