Head of Biology - Burntwood - An Academy for Girls

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking academy as the Head of Biology, where you will lead a successful department and inspire students to excel in their studies. With a commitment to equality and inclusion, you will develop innovative teaching strategies that engage and challenge students. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a multicultural environment, ensuring that students thrive academically and are well-prepared for their future educational journeys. If you are passionate about education and dedicated to student success, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven record in teaching at all Key Stages including A Level.
• Experience in curriculum development and innovative teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Biology department and enhance the curriculum.
• Ensure students achieve their best and are prepared for further education.

Skills

Curriculum Development

A Level Teaching

Team Collaboration

IT Integration in Teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Biology or related field

Job description

Head of Biology - Burntwood - An Academy for Girls

About Us

Full time/Part time: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Reporting to: Head of Cluster
Commencing: September 2025

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, committed, enthusiastic, and experienced Head of Biology to lead this successful department within the Science Cluster from September 2025.

The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge, a proven record in teaching at all Key Stages including A Level, and experience of curriculum development. In addition, they will be committed to working as part of a team and proactive in using IT to enhance teaching and learning. They will be able to develop new approaches to deliver an exciting, ambitious, and challenging curriculum that stimulates students to achieve their best.

Our school achieves excellent GCSE, BTEC, and A level results with large numbers of students progressing to university. The successful applicant will build on the successes of the Science cluster area and ensure that students continue to thrive in the subjects and are confidently prepared for the next stage of education.

Burntwood is a popular, highly successful, multicultural school. We prioritize equality, safeguarding, and inclusion, and are committed to the UNICEF Convention on the Rights of the Child.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

CVs or any other application forms will not be accepted.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 13th May 2025 at 1pm.

If you have not been contacted for an interview by Friday, 16th May 2025, please assume your application was unsuccessful. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing Monday, 19th May 2025.

Salary Grade: Inner London Teachers’ Pay Scale plus a £5,641 TLR allowance per year (TLR 2.2).