Teacher of Biology

QUEENS COLLEGE LONDON; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen's College London is looking for a well-qualified Biology teacher to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to teach at Key Stage 3 and GCSE levels, benefiting from excellent resources and a supportive induction program for ECTs. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, promoting equality and inclusion.

Benefits

Supportive ECT induction programme

Access to extensive teaching resources

Located in central London

Qualifications

• Ability to teach Biology and an additional Science subject.
• Experience with A-level groups or GCSE level.

Responsibilities

• Teach Biology and another Science subject.
• Participate in the ECT induction programme.
• Engage in action research related to teaching and learning.

Skills

Inspirational teaching

Classroom management

Education

Qualified teacher status

Tools

Data-logging software

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and inspirational classroom practitioner as teacher of Biology. The post holder would ideally be able to teach an additional Science subject up to Key Stage 3 or GCSE level.

The department has six main teaching laboratories, a smaller laboratory suitable for A-level groups, and a departmental office. The Science teaching facilities are very well resourced by two prep rooms. The department makes extensive use of IT and has a wide range of data-logging sensors and many software applications are available.

Located in central London, the school benefits from easy access to exceptional local facilities and numerous prestigious educational institutions, including Imperial College, the Royal Institution, the Science Museum, and the Institute of Physics.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join Queen's College at a time of growth. Applications will be welcomed both from existing teachers and ECTs. The College has a very successful ECT induction programme overseen by ISTIP. In year one of the ECT Framework you will work with your mentor and induction tutor to develop your skills in all areas of the Teachers' Standards. In year two you will have the opportunity to carry out action research into areas of teaching and learning you find more interesting.

Queen's College, London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo the requisite pre-employment procedures, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

During the shortlisting process, Queen's College, London will consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.

Queen's College, London recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.