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Head of Biology
Full-time, permanent post
Main / Upper Pay Range
TLR 2b - £4,781 per annum (pay award pending)
Recruitment & Retention allowance considered
Required for start in January 2020
Relocation packages considered
Are you an experienced Teacher of Science looking for your next career move to a Head of Department role within a 'Good' school and a faculty passionate about their students and about those students succeeding and achieving their 'Personal Best'?
If the answer is yes, please telephone 01702 545771 extension 3288 to register your interest and find out more about the school and the role. Visits to the school are also very much welcomed.
Alternatively please submit your current CV to recruitment@kes.essex.sch.uk.
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Applicants will need to demonstrate the ability to accept new ideas and a thorough commitment to student learning with evidence of high level of subject specialism and professional development, as well as a flexible and adaptable attitude to meet the needs of the school. We want staff with the vision and determination to ensure all our students receive a first class education and who will rise to the challenge of building on success.
In return the successful candidate can expect:
- Comprehensive tailored induction programmes
- Mentor / Buddy System
- Outstanding Teacher Programmes
- An extensive support programme, including a system of twilights
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Excellent career development opportunities
- Various staff benefits including access to the gymnasium and swimming pool
Closing Date for applications is midday on Wednesday 25 September 2019
Interviews to be conducted during the week commencing 30 September 2019
The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.
Information about the School
The King Edmund School is a high performing school with specialist status for Business, Enterprise and Applied Learning. The school has 1600 students, including over 200 in the Sixth Form.
The school prides itself on its excellent facilities, state of the art technology and innovative and progressive curriculum at all levels and across all key stages.
Students are well cared for and given every opportunity to shine. Extra curricular opportunities are varied and numerous.
The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment Procedures.