KS5 Biology Co-ordinator
Whitmore High School
Harrow
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Mainscale + TLR 2A £2,721
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 21 January 2019
Job overview
KS5 BIOLOGY CO-ORDINATOR – TLR 2A £2,721 – April 2019 (earlier start possible)
We believe exceptional teachers transform lives, so we are looking for a talented and enthusiastic KS5 Biology Co-ordinator with a real passion for their subject.
The school offers a wide ranging professional development programme, support for career progression and excellent resources in a state-of-the-art building, Our students are happy and make excellent progress.
OFSTED graded the school outstanding in all areas and commented “Students have outstanding attitudes to learning and take a pride in their work”. The Science Department is supportive and successful and runs an extensive programme of specialist activities. Science A Levels are extremely popular in our Sixth Form and the ability to teach Biology at A Level is essential.
Applicants should be keenly interested in how children learn, as well as committed to equal opportunities and a collaborative approach to teaching and learning.
CLOSING DATE – 9.00am on Monday 21st January 2019
Early applications are encouraged – we may interview candidates as they apply and hence we reserve the right to interview early for this post should a suitable candidate apply.
Full details of the post and an application form can be downloaded from our website: www.whitmore.harrow.sch.uk Completed forms to be returned to Ms Susan Hammond, Headteacher. CVs will not be accepted.
Thank you for your interest.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All workers and employees are expected to share this commitment. Our Child Protection Policy is available from our website.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
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About Whitmore High School
Whitmore High School is a mixed, non-denominational community comprehensive secondary school and sixth form for pupils aged 11-18. It is located in the London Borough of Harrow, and is operated by the local council.
Whitmore was founded in 1974, and has about 1,600 pupils.
Headteacher
James Rebbitt
Values vision
Whitmore High School aims to provide the best possible education for all pupils by promoting a balanced and broad curriculum which allows students to take an active part in their own learning.
The school recognises the needs of individuals, placing suitable but high demands on pupils to stimulate them to achieve success. Whitmore encourages students to aim for the highest standards of work and behaviour, and aims to promote an ordered and friendly community founded on respect, courtesy and shared values.
Whitmore High School acknowledges the importance of links between home, school and the wider community, and aims to maintain a spirit of constructive self-criticism. The school provides a wide range of pastoral and extra-curricular opportunities to enrich pupils’ personal development, and is a specialist science college.
Ofsted
“The headteacher provides very strong and purposeful leadership. Her commitment to making sure that all students achieve their best is shared by all of the staff. As a result, almost all students make outstanding progress in their work.”
“Governors use their considerable knowledge and experience very effectively. They challenge and support the headteacher and senior leaders to make sure that teaching is of the highest standard.”
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