Teacher of Science - Biology

The successful candidate will have the ability to teach Science across the Key Stages, with a particular specialism for KS5 Biology. They will have excellent subject knowledge and join a highly motivated team of superbly collaborative teachers committed to a creative and stimulating approach to teaching and learning, and to instilling a passion for Science in our students. 

Applications from teachers at any stage in their career are welcome, including teachers with the ambition to train to become Lead Practitioners or Head of Departments. We also accept Early Career Teachers or experienced Unqualified Teachers who are prepared to train to gain qualified teacher status.  

BCHS is a Co-operative Academy which is firmly rooted in serving our community. We are proud to be an inclusive co-educational comprehensive school where we recognise that success for young people is built on firm foundations of trust, respect, care and hard work. We measure our success by much more than exam results as we recognise that such data tells only a part of the story of each of our young people. BCHS is already a great place to teach and learn and we have many strengths including: 

• Motivated and polite pupils, who have a strong voice in the school with diversity champions and student parliament 
• Staff are aided by extensive and wide-ranging in-house support and coaching, by dedicated and helpful colleagues  
• Knowledgeable and dynamic Trust with supportive governors, with a robust understanding of education  

BCHS is located in the heart of Brentwood, near the town centre, a short distance from the train station, which is 25 minutes from Liverpool Street Station. The school also includes a large sixth form campus and achievements at KS5 have been a key strength at BCHS.  

Parking is available on-site and there are good transport links by both rail and bus. BCHS is just over two miles from the M25. 

Brentwood County High School is a member of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools’ Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.  

What the school can offer:   

• Recognition of continuous service  
• Automatic enrolment into the National Teacher Pension Scheme 
• Excellent CPD opportunities 
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools  
• The support of an experienced family of schools  
• National Conditions of Service  
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme  
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff 
• Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance  

If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit to the school or for more information speak to Sophie Neal hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 648907. As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.   

BCHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. 

If you would like to be considered for this post, application forms are available via our website, Vacancies in our Trust (osborne.coop) or Essex School Jobs.