Teacher of Biology
Westholme School
Blackburn with Darwen
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- Salary:
- Westholme Scale Point.
- Job type:
- Part Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- Easter 2025
- Apply by:
- 13 January 2025
Job overview
Teacher of Biology
Required for April 2025
Maternity Cover Fixed Term, Part-Time Position (0.5 FTE)
Grade: Westholme Scale Point
Reporting to: Head of Faculty
We are delighted to have an opportunity for an inspirational and well-qualified Teacher of Biology to join this successful department from April 2025.
The successful candidate will teach general science to Years 7 and 8, and Biology up to A level. Candidates will ideally be able to offer a second science subject up to GCSE level.
Biology is a popular A level choice with increasing numbers of students choosing to study medical routes and material science courses at university each year. This role would suit a new teacher, or someone with more classroom experience.
A willingness to be involved in extra-curricular activities such as clubs, competitions and educational visits is essential, and other interests which are particular strengths of the successful candidate would also be welcome.
About Us
Westholme School has a proud tradition of academic excellence, character development, and outstanding pastoral care. Set in the heart of Lancashire, our school combines a rich heritage with a forward-thinking approach to education.
With a broad and balanced curriculum, a vibrant co-curricular programme, and a dedicated teaching and support team, we create a nurturing environment where students are happy, safe and kind.
We believe that the School has an important part to play in the wider community; our students are outward-looking, responsible and compassionate. Our mission is to develop Better Students, Better People.
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- Professional development opportunities to support your career development.
- Highly aspirational children who apply our values of Work Hard and Be Kind.
- The chance to work in a dynamic, supportive and high-achieving environment.
- A beautiful campus in the heart of Lancashire.
Applicants who have any questions can email the Head of HR hr@westholmeschool.com
Full details are also available from the School’s website www.westholmeschool.com or via email: hr@westholmeschool.com
Closing date: Monday 13 January at 9am.
How to apply:
Please apply online here in Tes via the quick Apply now button.
Charity Number 526615
Westholme School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all staff must share this commitment – please refer to our Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding policies on the website.
Westholme School is committed to equality of opportunity in all areas of its work. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.
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About Westholme School
Working for Westholme is a wonderful experience
Westholme is an incredible School. Pioneering the future of education, it is certainly a very exciting time to join our innovative, close-knit and supportive family of staff.
Our unique educational philosophy is predicated on providing unrivalled holistic excellence, from 4 to 18 years, placing an equal balance on academia, performing arts, sport, creative arts and technology. A plethora of experiences are offered inside and outside the classroom which fosters kind, confident, well-rounded and happy young people; they really are a joy to teach. One of the most distinctive Westholme hallmarks is the tangible warmth everyone feels from the moment you arrive at our beautiful, picturesque campus with panoramic views of the Ribble Valley – simply a stunning, inspirational and uplifting place to work every day!
Westholme has invested significantly with our newly constructed state-of-the-art Prep for pupils 4 – 11. The first-class facilities on site offer a stimulating environment to provide unsurpassed experiences for all students from 4 – 18 in our full-sized professional theatre; a new music department equipped with recording studio; contemporary INSPIRED Sixth Form; seven modern laboratories that support the three separate sciences; a 20m swimming pool; 7 hard courts for tennis and netball, a floodlit astroturf, sports pitches, and fully equipped sports hall.
The extensive co-curricular provision is the cornerstone of the education ethos with over 100 clubs, activities and societies every week.
Prep pupils are wholeheartedly empowered to exceed their potential through a ground-breaking curriculum, Senior students develop 21st century skills first through an extensive holistic curriculum and in our INSPIRED Sixth Form, currently the highest achieving Sixth Form in Lancashire, students culminate their journey with incomparable 1:1 support, leadership, networking and entrepreneurial experiences.
Westholme is more than a school and if you’d like to join a highly energised and innovative team, we would love to hear from you!
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