Head of Biology

Corriculo
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Job Description

Head of Biology, Science Teacher, Education, September start, COR5755

The Role

This is an excellent Head of Biology / Biology Teacher role, working for an educational establishment based-in Surrey. The Head of Biology / Biology Teacher will support students across Key stage 3, 4 & 5, working alongside a forward-thinking and committed faculty of staff. As the successful Head of Biology / Biology Teacher, you will help to deliver outstanding results at both GCSE & A Level.

As this is a full-time position within a secondary school, the successful Head of Biology / Biology Teacher will be required to obtain an Enhanced DBS. This position is suitable for candidates seeking to start a new position in September.

The Company

The Head of Biology / Biology Teacher will join a a thriving and progressive secondary education establishment based-in Surrey. The Head of Biology / Biology Teacher will contribute to a supportive team environment, which rewards hard work and innovative thinking. The current work pattern in place is full-time on-site.

Benefits

Some of the benefits on offer for the Head of Biology / Biology Teacher, include:

Company pension

Excellent holiday package

Competitive salaries 

What’s Required?

The Ideal candidate for the role will have some of the following:

Strong experience & knowledge of across all science disciplines but specifically focussing on Biology

Prior experience of teaching key stage 3, 4 and 5 – supporting pupils with preparation for GCSE & A-Levels

Ideally you’ll have prior experience within a departmental head position, though this position may also be suitable for someone looking to take a step up 

The list above is important, but not as important as hiring the right person! So if you don’t meet all of the criteria above, but feel the role is of interest, please apply or get in touch today to discuss further.

So What’s Next?

If you are a Science Technician / Lab Technician currently, or looking to harness your career in this direction, and would like to know more about this excellent opportunity; apply now for immediate consideration!

Head of Biology, Science Teacher, Education, Secondary School, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5, GCSE, A-Level, Full-time, COR5755 

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