Teacher of Biology
SALARY : MPS / UPS
CONTRACT : Full time (Part time hours could be negotiated)
TERM : Permanent
STARTING DATE : 1st September 2024
RESPONSIBLE TO : Head of Biology
Required from September 2024, a well qualified and enthusiastic teacher who is able to teach across the whole Science curriculum at Key Stage 3. The teacher appointed will be expected to teach Biology at Key Stage 4 with the opportunity to teach at A-level. This post is suitable for ECTs or more experienced staff.
The Science department is the largest in the school, consisting of a highly qualified and experienced group of teachers. The examination results are well above the national average and have risen steadily over the last few years. For further information regarding the post or to arrange an informal visit please contact the Head of Department, Dr M Cox.
We welcome applications from experienced or early career teachers. For further information or a discussion regarding the post, please contact the Head of Department, Dr Cox.
Why work with us
Burford is an oversubscribed school situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the eastern edge of the Cotswolds. The school serves a widespread rural community, including students from the schools boarding house which dates back to 1571. This is an excellent school, with traditional values, and a superb environment for learning. Our aim is to recruit colleagues who will be stimulated by the prospect of working hard to share in our success.
Additional Staff Benefits
- Supportive continuous professional development and growth opportunities
- Health and wellbeing support including access to an Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and a subsidised Healthcare Plan
- Teacher Pension scheme membership
- The school is located within a short walk of a picturesque Cotswold town
As we are a heavily oversubscribed school, children of staff have priority for admission to Burford School.*
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed so you can see for yourself what makes Burford School such a special place to work – please contact Sarah Evans, HR Manager, to arrange this.
The successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered the post.
Burford School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
As part of the vetting procedures, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. This isn’t part of the shortlisting process, and there will be a chance to address any issues of concern at interview.
Please note that applications will be considered as they are received and the advert may be closed early if a suitable candidate is found.
Closing date: Monday 29 April 2024 (12.00pm)
Burford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.