Teacher of Biology
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Offer value
This position in a successful sixth form college provides excellent academic results and opportunities for personal development.
- Opportunity to join a high-performing sixth form center.
- Strong support for professional development.
- Engage with motivated and high-achieving students.
Pros
- Strong A Level results indicate a high achieving environment.
- Potential for professional development and networking.
- Emphasis on academic rigor and student success.
Cons
- Competition may be high due to the reputation of the institution.
- Expectations for high performance in teaching.
- Limited flexibility in curriculum management.
Who it's for
Mid-Level to Senior • Full-time / on-site
Good fit
- Experienced A Level Biology teachers.
- NQTs seeking a strong educational foundation.
- Teachers aiming for impactful teaching roles.
Not recommended for
- Candidates lacking relevant qualifications.
- Those not comfortable in competitive academic settings.
- Teachers seeking less rigorous curriculum responsibilities.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre (the ‘NCS’) is a dedicated sixth form centre which opened in September 2014 in iconic Grade 2 listed buildings on the East Ham Town Hall Civic Complex. Our 2017 A Level results are outstanding with 88% A*/B and 99% A*/C. The centre provides a stimulating education and personalised curriculum within a supportive environment in which students are encouraged to stretch themselves academically to achieve their potential. The NCS offers an academic A Level Curriculum with a specialism in Science and Maths, alongside pathways in Humanities. The A Level Curriculum and the extra-curricular programme is focused on preparing students for progression to highly competitive universities in the UK and abroad.
The NCS is currently looking to appoint a knowledgeable teacher of Biology with the ability to deliver high quality lessons and achieve excellent results. We also welcome applications from NQTs. If you have a passion for Biology and want to share this with students who have a thirst for knowledge and the drive to succeed, then we would want to hear from you.
The successful candidate for the Biology role will:
• Hold a relevant undergraduate degree.
• Share our vision that there is no ceiling to achievement and believe in the transformational nature of education.
• Have a passion to share their academic interests as part of our innovative super curriculum.
• Have the ability to draw upon their professional/educational background to demonstrate their ability to successfully teach Biology to A level standard or a strong desire to develop their skills and knowledge to do so.
The NCS is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 17th January 2018
Interviews: Week beginning 22nd January 2018
Applications should be sent to: Jo Spiller - jspiller@ncs6.org
