Teacher of Biology required for Easter or September 2025
Qualified Teachers’ Pay Spine and Outer London Allowance
SACRED HEART OF MARY GIRLS’ SCHOOL
St. Mary’s Lane
Upminster
Essex RM14 2QR
Telephone: 01708 222660
e-mail: admin@mary.havering.sch.uk
Number on roll: 830
HEADTEACHER: Ms V. Qurrey
Teacher of Biology required for Easter or September 2025
Qualified Teachers’ Pay Spine and Outer London Allowance
‘Pupils thrive in this caring school community’ – Ofsted October 2024
We are seeking an enthusiastic, talented and highly motivated teacher of Biology to contribute significantly to the sustained success of our excellent Science department.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in an 11-18 Roman Catholic Girls’ School. This post would be a fantastic opportunity for an ECT to start their career – the school has an extensive professional support programme.
The Science Department is a strong and innovative department achieving excellent results, both at KS4 and KS5. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to develop their A-level teaching with appropriate support and training provided for candidates with no/limited A-level experience. The Science Department is well resourced with technician support.
We are a thriving and happy school community with a strong family ethos and an excellent reputation leading to heavy oversubscription. In October 2024 we were awarded Outstanding in all categories by Ofsted.
The School is a short walk from Upminster town centre and station where Overground (C2C) and Underground (District Line) services are available; the School is also a short drive from the M25, A12 and A13. The locality is also well served by frequent bus services.
The successful candidate will:
● Be an enthusiastic teacher of Biology
● Be able to teach across all three key stages
● Be passionate about their subject and committed to improving teaching and learning
● Have strong interpersonal and presentation skills
● Be forward thinking, inspirational, receptive to change and able to work under pressure
In return, we offer:
● The chance to work in a hard-working, high attaining and experienced department
● Enthusiastic and well-motivated pupils who are eager to learn
● A supportive and friendly environment in which your talent and commitment will be encouraged,nurtured and rewarded
● A commitment to support Continuing Professional Development, including a comprehensive ECT programme
● Opportunities for future leadership responsibilities
For more information about the post or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the Head of Science, Mr Barry Austin, on 01708 222660. You can also visit our website to find out more about the school.
Applications for this post will be accepted via QuickApply.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references and online checks.
The online search is part of the school’s safeguarding procedures to determine from publicly available information whether they are suitable to work with children and young people.
We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date.
Closing date for applications – Friday 7th February 2025
To apply for this job please visit: www.tes.com.
Please mention catholicrecruitment.co.uk when applying.