Head of Biology

2 weeks ago


Greenwich, United Kingdom Woolwich Polytechnic School For Girls Full time

PolyMAT is a small and ambitious MAT with a unique family feel. Our vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ which places inclusion and well-being at its heart. We currently have two schools in our Trust: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-successful boys’ school, and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls that opened in 2019 and will comprise Years 7 - 11 from September 2023. We also have our flourishing Sixth Form provision which is co-educational.

Following the success of our first ever Ofsted inspection at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls, we are looking for dedicated teachers that will join us on our journey in delivering an outstanding education for all our students. By joining us, you will play a vital role in supporting our girls to grow as women whose voices are heard and respected. Through this, we hope that they will become influential mothers, sisters, carers, friends and, ultimately, successful and happy members of society.

As a school community and Trust, we place significant value on our professional working relationships with others. Therefore, we are looking for individuals who will be committed to forming strong relationships with other colleagues and stakeholders so that we can be united in achieving our shared vision and goals.

Our Trust and our schools pride themselves on a culture of high standards delivered through our values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued and supported.

Teaching is the most rewarding job in the world. We have the opportunity to change students’ lives for the better and you could make positive impact at Woolwich Polytechnic for Girls as Head of Biology.

**We are looking for a teacher who has**:

- A genuine passion for teaching Biology
- The ability to lead a motivated and dedicated team.
- The ability to develop and constantly modify exceptional practice in-line with a continually changing climate.
- The drive and enthusiasm to engage and inspire pupils.
- A desire to further raise overall achievement and success of Biology within the school.
- The dedication to improve the life chances of young people throughout the school.

**As a member of staff at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls we can offer you**:

- Opportunities for career progression
- Excellent professional development
- A contributory pension scheme
- Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals
- Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee
- An employee assistance programme
- Season ticket loans
- Finders fees for personal introductions of staff that we employ
- Excellent catering facilities
- Secure on-site parking

We look forward to hearing from you.

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