Teacher of Biology
The Swaminarayan School
Brent
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January or April 2015
- Apply by:
- 2 October 2014
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic teacher of Biology (Biology or related subject graduate preferred) to teach this popular subject to all age groups in the Senior School. This is an ideal position for someone wishing to establish themselves in a successful department. Biology is taught as a separate GCSE/IGCSE and is popular at A Level.
TSS is a high-performing school with a growing roll. The school scored the highest performance score in the independent sector in the January 2014 Performance tables. We have well behaved and motivated students; teachers from all cultural backgrounds; high standards and expectations with supportive parents. TSS is committed to the safeguarding of children.
Application, which should include a full Curriculum Vitae and names and addresses of two referees, can be sent to:
The Headmaster, The Swaminarayan School
260 Brentfield Road, London NW10 8HE
Tel: 020 8965 8381 - E-mail: admin@tssuk.org
Website: www.swaminarayan.brent.sch.uk
Closing date for all applications: Thursday 2nd October 2014
Visits to the school can be arranged by telephoning the secretary.
The Swaminarayan School
Independent Day * Co-educational * 494 pupils 3-18
About The Swaminarayan School
The Swaminarayan School was established in Neasden, north-west London, in 1992 by Pramukh Swami Maharaj for children aged between two and 18. There are 260 boys and 234 girls currently enrolled. The school is split into two sections: the preparatory school, for children aged two to 11; and the senior school, for those up to 18. Swaminarayan School teaches through the Hindu faith.
Headteacher
Nilesh Manani BSc (Hons)
Values and vision
The aim of The Swaminarayan School is to educate children through the values of the Hindu faith and culture. It hopes to encourage pupils to become lifelong learners, as well as raising academic standards and helping them to develop into respectful members of the community.
When the school was founded, Pramukh Swami Maharaj wanted children attending the school to be taught to an exceptional standard, in order for them to achieve outstanding achievements in their lives. Teachers encourage children to take part in extra-curricular activities, including performing arts. The school believes in creating relationships with parents, Mandir and the community as a whole.
ISI report
“Swaminarayan School enables pupils to obtain excellent standards in their work and to develop outstanding qualities as young people. They are mature, reflective and self-confident, and show considerable commitment to and interest in their work They value the spiritual and ethical basis of school life and contribute much to the school and wider communities. They combine this with achieving excellent results in public examinations throughout the school, and with achieving success in a wide range of activities.”
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