We are looking for a teacher of Biology. There are up to nine hours of teaching per week. We are looking for someone to start in September 2024 or as soon as possible.
Job Description
Job Title: Teacher of Biology
Working Hours: Up to nine hours of teaching per week.
Reporting to: Head > Head of Science
We are seeking to recruit an inspirational and effective Teacher of Biology with the ability to teach biology
across all key stages. The successful applicant will form a key part of a bright, friendly group of six science
specialists supported by two technicians working in a dedicated suite of laboratories in the heart of the school.
In Key Stage 3 studies cover a mix of the sciences with the aim of developing scientific understanding and
building up skills for working scientifically in future studies. In Key Stage 4 all girls study Biology, Chemistry and
Physics and there are two routes of study, both of which involve separate lessons in each of the three sciences.
The first route leads to the award of a separate GCSE in each of the three sciences. Girls with greater aptitude
and ability in Science will follow this route which involves studying extra topics. The second route leads to the
award of two GCSEs through the AQA Combined Science - Trilogy course. Both routes will provide girls with
sufficient background to follow A Level courses in any or all of the three sciences in the Sixth Form and pupils
consistently go on to study individual sciences at A Level.
The Teacher of Biology reports to the Head via the Head of Science. They are a Teacher and may also be a
Tutor (Tutor job description available separately).
Benefits of Working at QM
● Outstanding setting in a rural location
● Friendly staff team
● Free meals during working hours
● Free onsite parking
● Small class sizes
● Occupational DC pension scheme with an employer contribution of currently 8.4%
● Death in Service benefit
● Free staff swimming sessions on site
How to Apply
All applicants must complete the school’s official application form, available via this link to our website
https://queenmargarets.com/careers, providing a full career history and names and contact details for two
referees. Completed application forms should be returned to: recruitment@queenmargarets.com.
Queen Margaret’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons and
candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with
past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service and will be asked to bring certain documents to interview to
confirm their identity.
Candidates should be aware that, in compliance with statutory guidance, as part of the shortlisting process the
school will consider carrying out an online search as part of their due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This
may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school
might want to explore with the applicant at interview.
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Escrick Park, Escrick, York, YO19 6EU
01904 727600 www.queenmargarets.com
Closing Date: 15 May 2024
