Biology Head of Department

Posted 19 March by Academics
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Biology Head of Department - Chelmsford, Essex

Are you an experienced Biology Teacher or current Biology TLR post holder seeking progression into a Head of Biology?

Can you provide excellent teaching, ensuring all students achieve their potential within an atmosphere in which students feel challenged, valued and secure?

Do you have what it takes to assist the Headteacher & leadership team in the overall management and development of the school?

If this sounds like you, click 'Apply now' to be short listed for interview.

** Chelmsford, Essex

** Biology Head of Department

** September start

** Permanent contract

** MPS-UPS + TLR

** Ample career progression opportunities

** Experienced, hands-on SLT

** Onsight parking

** Interviews commencing immediately

Academics are working with a thriving secondary school which is situated just a short drive from Chelmsford. They are urgently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Biology Head of Department to join them in September, on a permanent contract.

This is an inclusive school that respects diversity and teaches students to be broadminded. They build resilience in their students by giving them the tools to embrace challenges, learn from setbacks and manage their emotional wellbeing.

The successful applicant will be supported by the SLT line manager and will lead a team of committed and highly talented Biology specialists. You will provide strategic leadership to your team, with a clear focus on continuing to drive improvements in teaching, curriculum design and student progress across the department. As such, this role will prepare candidates for onward progression to senior leadership positions.

The ideal candidate:

  • Provide a high quality educational experience in which all students are supported to make excellent progress.
  • Have high expectations for all students to have ambition for what they achieve and will become.
  • Teach and practise the value of respect, modelling good manners and respect for their environment.
  • Holds QTS & The right to work in the UK
  • UK teaching experience
  • Holds a relevant Drama qualification
  • Is a committed & dedicated individual who can hit the ground running

If you feel you are the right fit for this Bilogy Head of Department role, please click 'Apply Now'or send your updated CV, with your personal statement to

Biology Head of Department - Chelmsford, Essex

Chelmsford - Biology Head of Department

Required skills

  • Biology
  • Education
  • Teacher
  • Teaching
  • QTS
  • KS2
  • KS1
  • Essex
  • KS3
  • KS4
  • Chelmsford
  • NQT
  • Secondary Teacher
  • Supply Teaching
  • Secondary Teaching
  • School Teacher
  • Academics
  • Braintree
  • Great Dunmow
  • Brentwood
  • ECT

Reference: 52339586

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