Biology Teacher (Part Time)

The role:

The candidate will join a successful and experienced Biology department teaching across the range of KS3, KS4 and KS5. They will be responsible for delivering the Edexcel iGCSE course to KS4 and the AQA A-Level Biology course to KS5.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for leading, or helping to deliver, the extra-curricular activities organised by the department. In addition there is the opportunity to work as a Boarding Tutor one evening a week.

The department

The Science department at Royal High School is successful and established, with a large take up of all three Science subjects at A-Level and IB. There is a strong focus on Extra-Curricular activities, with many engaging Science clubs, competitions and support sessions available to all students in the school.

The department consists of 8 specialist science labs, 3 dedicated science technicians and 12 specialist teachers.

About the School:

Royal High School Bath is a day and boarding school with a reputation for providing a pioneering education for girls. We offer a highly rewarding place to work as part of the national network of GDST schools dedicated to leadership in girls’ education. We have excellent facilities and resources and a warm, friendly and supportive working environment.

Join us to develop your career in a creative and innovative environment with a generous salary and benefits package. Be part of the national network of GDST schools dedicated to leadership in girls’ education.

Benefits:

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression

• Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (up to 18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)

• 36 week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms with a two-week break in the Autumn
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities

• Training grants for qualifications

• Free life assurance benefit

• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Free hot lunch during term time and evening meal if you are a Boarding Tutor or support evening events.
• Free hot beverages all year round

• Free Gym Membership

• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to be part of the wider school community; Sustainability Team, Well- Being Angels, Boarding Tutors as examples.

• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans

• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Onsite parking

• Access to our free BUPA Employee Assistance programme

• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

To apply, please complete an application form online. If you have any questions please contact the HR department, hr@rhsb.gdst.net

Applications must be received by 19 March 2023- 23:45

Interviews will take place week commencing 20 March 2023

Royal High School Bath and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.