We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, well-qualified graduate to join our dynamic and friendly Biology Department from April 2025. The successful applicant will be an excellent communicator and an inspiring teacher, will hold a good first degree and have the expertise to prepare pupils for Oxbridge and other leading university destinations. The post would suit an experienced teacher or one who is new to the profession, and who is keen to contribute fully to the life of the school.

Description

TEACHER OF BIOLOGY

Full Time

Required from April 2025

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, well-qualified graduate to join our dynamic and friendly Biology Department from April 2025. The successful applicant will be an excellent communicator and an inspiring teacher, will hold a good first degree and have the expertise to prepare pupils for Oxbridge and other leading university destinations. The post would suit an experienced teacher or one who is new to the profession, and who is keen to contribute fully to the life of the school.

We can offer:

· A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school where excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.

· A highly competitive salary structure based on, but substantially above, national scales. This role will be paid according to experience and qualifications.

· The opportunity to develop professionally; improve and extend your knowledge; develop skills and experience; share outstanding and innovative practice; and contribute to the development of a challenging and supportive learning environment in and outside of the classroom.

· A strong supportive leadership team that prioritises student and staff health and well-being.

· Other benefits include membership of the TPS, free lunches during term time, season ticket loan, Employee Assistant Programme, free use of the swimming pool and fitness suite, Cycle to Work and Eye Care Schemes, and fee remission.

How to make an application:

· Please read the attached Job Description before completing your application.

· To apply, please complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification and your motivation for applying to NLCS. This is in place of a covering letter.

· The vacancy closes on Wednesday 4th December 2024 at 7.00am however, early application is advised as we will review applications as they arrive and arrange interviews accordingly. We reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.

· Interview date: Wednesday 11th December 2024

· If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact the NLCS Recruitment Team at recruitment@nlcs.org.uk or telephone the School on 0208 952 0912

NLCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of all staff to share this commitment. As this role is classed as working in regulated activity, applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

Website: www.nlcs.org.uk

School Address: Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 7RJ