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Teacher of Biology

Teacher of Biology

Bishop Vesey's Grammar School

Birmingham

Salary:
MPR/UPR
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2015
Apply by:
26 September 2014

Job overview

Do you want an exciting opportunity to help shape one of Britain's top state schools? We are seeking a dynamic and inspirational teacher who has the ability to engage, enthuse and motivate able pupils. You will be interested in learning and able to demonstrate a range of behaviour management strategies and teaching skills. You will possess excellent communication skills to teach throughout the age range including A level. An enthusiastic and forward looking NQT or an experienced teacher is required to join a department which:

  • Delivers some outstanding outcomes for young people and is hungry for further success. Exam results for 2014 are 72% A* - B (A level) and 65% A*-A, 98% A* - C (GCSE)
  • Featured in the Good Schools Guide 2013 as best 'A' level Biology Department at an English Grammar School for boys and best in an English school for girls
  • Has a friendly, supportive, talented & hard-working teaching team
  • Has a strong commitment to the extra-curricular life of the school to add value for students

In return we can offer:

  • The opportunity to work with dedicated and enthusiastic students
  • An extensive support and training programme including a system of twilights
  • Commitment to continuing professional career development
  • Possibility to participate in the Outstanding Teacher Programme
  • The opportunity to work in a caring and nurturing environment and to get involved in a broad spectrum of extra-curricular activities

If you are interested in working at the leading edge of education, believe that everyone can succeed and are prepared to work hard, we want to hear from you. For further details and an application pack please visit our website: www.bvgs.co.uk.  

Informal visits and enquiries are welcome by contacting Michele Wallis, HR Manager at hr@bishopveseys.bham.sch.uk.

Closing date for applications is Friday 26th September 2014 at 12 noon.
Interviews will take place week commencing 6th October 2014.

Bishop Vesey's Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check together with Identity and Right to Work checks are requirements for this post.

Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
Lichfield Road
Sutton Coldfield
B74 2NH

About Bishop Vesey's Grammar School

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+44 121 2505400

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WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE HEADTEACHER

Thank you for your interest in Bishop Vesey's Grammar School. We trust that you will find our school to be a lively and dynamic institution, which leads all who live and work here to a new vision of their potential.
Students here are expected to aim for academic excellence, get involved in the life of the school and help to maintain the high standards of interpersonal relationships on which we all depend.
Students are challenged to reach for what is beyond their immediate grasp and aspire to great things for the benefit of others.
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School is a community which has the potential to produce future leaders in society who will help to redefine and improve the world in which we live.
Through the information on our website, we hope to give you a glimpse of the nature of life at Bishop Vesey's Grammar School. By far the best way to find out about our school is to come in and meet students and staff.  

Dominic Robson BA (Hons) NPQH


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