OUR OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU

We have a job vacancy for a Teacher of Biology (maternity cover). Do you want to work with inquisitive students and dedicated staff? Do you value being at the heart of a vibrant city? Does this sound like your perfect job?
Then Landau Forte College Derby is the place for you.
We warmly welcome and encourage potential applicants to visit LFCD. Should you wish to discuss the role further or visit LFCD please contact Laura Rowe (Vice Principal) by email lrowe@landau-forte.org.uk who will be happy to assist.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The person we are looking for should:

• Be creative and hardworking.
• Have excellent personal organisational and leadership skills.
• Be adaptable with a good sense of humour and able to take the initiative.
• Be a very good team worker with the capacity to build relationships at all levels across the organisation.
• Be prepared to contribute to broad aspects of Biology.
• Be proactive; a forward thinker with an effective grasp of developments within Biology.
• Be able to work successfully as part of a highly effective and successful team.

Qualifications and experience:

• A graduate with qualified teacher status.
• A strong teacher of Biology- this post is also suitable for ECTs.
• Relevant qualifications (both formal and through appropriate experience) to meet the challenge of the appointment.
• Excellent in-depth knowledge of the place of the Biology curriculum in the development of young people and of the place of within the wider curriculum.
• An understanding of the importance of a rigorous reading strategy to ensure students’ confidence and reading fluency.

INTRODUCTION TO THE DEPARTMENT

• This area of the curriculum is high profile with an excellent record of success both in examination courses and in the wider achievements of our students.
• We are seeking an enthusiastic teacher of Biology who is committed to a practical approach to the teaching of Biology across the Key Stages. The successful candidate must be able (or have the potential) to teach to GCSE and A level standard.
• Science is extremely well taught across all Key Stages including sixth form education with students reaching high levels of achievement.

DUTIES OF ROLE WILL INCLUDE:

• To be able to secure high standards of learning and achievement across the full ability range at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5
• To be able to demonstrate excellent subject knowledge
• To be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge and understanding the curriculum and of a range of teaching, learning and assessment strategies and know how to use them to provide opportunities for all learners to achieve their potential
• To have high expectations of young people
• To be prepared to contribute to broad aspects of Biology within the school.
• To be able to work effectively as part of a team, to identify opportunities for sharing good practice

FULFIL WIDER PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDING:

• Set and maintain high standards, expectations and aspirations for both staff and students, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect and that they receive appropriate guidance, support and recognition.
• Maintain a safe and well-ordered learning environment, safeguarding students’ health and safety, managing behaviour effectively and rewarding success appropriately.
• Actively seek opportunities for professional development to further enhance pedagogy and practice, and keep up to date with curriculum and qualification changes.