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Teacher of Biology

Teacher of Biology

King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys

Birmingham

Salary:
Main Scale
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
January 2015
Apply by:
21 November 2014

Job overview

Required for January 2015. We are looking for a highly motivated, well qualified and enthusiastic teacher (newly qualified or experienced) of Biology to join a successful and forward thinking Science Faculty. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who is able to teach Biology to GCSE and A level, as well as Science at Key Stage 3 (Years 7 and 8). The ability to offer another Science subject to GCSE level may be an advantage.

We aim to consolidate recent developments and move the School on to higher achievements, while improving the facilities we provide for the students and staff. Recent developments include substantial work on the curriculum, teaching and learning and also on monitoring, evaluation and review. Considerable work has also been carried out in improving the School's facilities.

The school was recently graded Good with Outstanding features in the February 2013 Ofsted inspection.

For further details and an application pack and/or to arrange a visit please contact Debbie Hackett (Senior Administration Manager) on 0121 554 2794 ext.208 or email dhackett@handsworth.bham.sch.uk or visit the School website www.handsworth.bham.sch.uk.

Closing date for applications is 12 midday on Friday 21st November 2014.
Interviews will be held early December 2014.

We place a priority on safeguarding children and are an equal opportunity employer

Handsworth Grammar School
Grove Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9ET
Tel: 0121 554 2794
Fax: 0121 551 5575
www.handsworth.bham.sch.uk

NOR 970 (includes 232 in 6th form)

   

About King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys

Handsworth Grammar School (HGS) is voluntary aided, selective grammar school in Handsworth, Birmingham. The school admits boys from the age of 11-18 and, since 1997, girls into its sixth form. Founded in 1862, it the oldest surviving selective school in Birmingham.

Lessons focus on both learning habits as well as learning the content of courses and topics. The ten learning habits Handsworth Grammar School aims to build include collaborating, questioning, listening, planning and distillation.

A new £1.6 million sixth form centre, offering students their own bespoke area, is linked to the Lodge, where there is a one-stop shop for careers advice and guidance and examinations advice and guidance.

Headmaster

Mr C J Conway (Interim)

Values and vision

Handsworth Grammar School aims to be centre of excellence, taking a creative, innovative and forward thinking approach to learning while both retaining the traditional values of its foundation and embracing the opportunities offered by the technological developments of the modern world.

The school has designed a balanced curriculum and endeavours to challenge its students to give of their best in all areas and support them in their efforts, as well as to help them develop self-respect, independence and initiative.

A climate of trust, openness and co-operation is promoted and a commitment made to developing a sense of community at the school and beyond.

Ofsted

“Relationships are excellent. Pupils respect their teachers and value their support. They are equally respectful of each other. Pupils are studious and classrooms are places of high-quality learning.”

View Handsworth Grammar School’s latest Ofsted report

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Applications closed