Head of Biology

Lancaster Girls’ Grammar SchoolHead of BiologySalary: Teachers Main/Upper Range plus TLR 2.2 (£30,000 - £46,525 + £5351 per year)Contract: Permanent, Full timeStart Date: 01/09/2024Join Lancaster Girls Grammar School:We are recruiting a Head of Biology to contribute to the successful outcomes of our Science department.We are looking to appoint an outstanding practitioner who has a proven track record, to join and lead a vibrant and highly successful Biology department.Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School is a selective, single sex, single academy trust with over 1,000 students, including some 280 in the Sixth Form. The school is heavily oversubscribed.What we can offer you:We celebrate being part of a diverse school community that is focused on our shared values. We have a structured induction programme for early career teachers and for all new colleagues.We particularly support teachers who are keen to teach high ability students to A-Level, but who have not yet had the opportunity to do so. We support career progression and offer targeted professional development and the opportunity to apply for and qualify through National Professional Qualifications for those aspiring to move into middle or senior leadership positions. Non-teaching staff are encouraged to identify areas of development and the school supports training and learning opportunities wherever possible.The strong team of highly qualified staff has extensive and varied experience. They share a commitment to high standards of learning and care for the personal wellbeing of each student.Opportunities for professional development are essential and care is taken to ensure all staff have access to training and new experiences through a comprehensive and personalised programme of CPD, both elective and directed through twilight and inset days.There is an active staff association, which arranges social activities throughout the year.Other staff benefits include:Pleasant working environment close to the centre of Lancaster with easy transport linksFree on-site parkingFree tea and coffee in the staffroomA shared staff workload and wellbeing charterCycle to Work Scheme (salary sacrifice) and secure on-site storageEnhanced occupational maternity/ paternity/ adoption leave allowances and consideration to flexible working where possibleAccess to pro-active health and wellbeing promotion schemesEmployee Assistance Schemes including access to advice and counsellingOccupational health support such as physiotherapyRetail discounts via BlackHawk ExtrasOn-site gym with discounted membership rateOn-site canteenMembership of either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (support staff) with generous employers contributions.How to apply:Applications must be submitted on our application form and emailed to ##### by the application deadline of 12.00 noon on the 16th May 2024
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