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Teacher of Biology
Information for applicants
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THE SCHOOL
At Putney we believe that thinking should be “out curricular learning and STEAM education, a new
of the box”, not “tick the box”! As experts in their Science, Music, Drama and Debating Centre is
fields, our teachers bring to the classroom an scheduled to open in 2021. It will be a space for
infectious passion for their subjects and ensure that pupils and staff to come together to learn, to
every student can be stretched, challenged and discuss and to perform, enhancing what is a truly
inspired to develop a lifelong love of learning. 21st century education.
Putney High School has been leading the way in A spirited and vibrant school, our ethos is to be:
girls’ education since its foundation in 1893. We
build confident, creative thinkers and deliver an
Inquisitive, intellectually curious and love learning
education that is truly relevant to their future. Our
community is energetic, fun and above all, down-to Ambitious, bold and striving for excellence
-earth. Happy and supported within a democratic
Innovative and open minded
environment, our students achieve outstanding
results and develop the character and the A collaborative and democratic community
resourcefulness to make their mark in whatever Which acts with integrity, kindness and a sense of
they choose to pursue. moral purpose
Ours is a culture of curiosity and openness to new Down to earth
ideas. Our Breathe programme is central to a
holistic approach to education where mental and
physical wellbeing go hand-in-hand with academic Putney High School is part of the Girls’ Day School
attainment. We are leaders in teaching and Trust, a charitable trust and leading group of
learning research and at the forefront of digital independent girls’ schools, with over 4000 staff and
technology in education. An award-winning careers 20,000 students in 23 schools. Further information
programme is bolstered by an established on Putney High School and The Girls’ Day School
Residency programme, and Putney leavers go on Trust can be found at:
to the finest institutions in the UK and abroad, www.putneyhigh.gdst.net and www.gdst.net. The
including Oxbridge, Central St Martin’s and the most recent full Educational Quality ISI inspection
Royal Academy of Music. in 2015 awarded the school the highest possible
grading in all categories; the full report can be
As part of the school’s commitment to cross- found here.
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WORKING FOR THE GDST
The school is part of the GDST, the UK’s leading
network of independent girls’ schools. We can
offer a variety of benefits
• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional
development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children
at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer
purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of
employments
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THE DEPARTMENT
The Biology Team
Biology at Putney is about developing a wider appreciation of the role of life in shaping the world around
us. We aim to open up the minds of our students to the importance of Biology at a time when
opportunities provided by rapid advances in the capacity of technology to manipulate biological systems
combine with challenges presented by the ever increasing impact of human activities on the environment.
Experimentation and discovery is at the heart of our approach; we are supported by an excellent team of
specialist technicians and we take full advantage of the excellent laboratories, resources and facilities we
have here to give our students the best environment to investigate, discover and learn.
We take every opportunity to extend our students beyond the curriculum. All students in Years 7 and 8 are
invited to our weekly STEM Club, and our Year 9 and 10 students take part in the Royal Society’s Biology
Challenge. Students from Years 9 – 13 are welcome to attend our thriving weekly Medical Society, and we
offer weekly workshops on topical issues in Biology to Sixth Form students considering pursuing the
subject at University. Sixth form students enter a variety of national competitions: in 2019 two of our
students were finalists in the unsung heroes of science video competition run by Oxford University, and in
2020 five of our students achieved gold medals in the Royal Society’s Biology Olympiad. All members of
the department contribute to the extensive support that we offer our University applicants, including those
applying to Oxbridge or medicine for their challenging entrance examinations and interviews.
We run a range of educational visits; Year 7 visit Kew Gardens, Year 8 visit Marwell Zoo, Year 9 visit the
Science Museum, Year 10 attend lectures at a range of academic institutions in central London, and our
Sixth Formers attend a residential Biology field trip in Pembrokeshire which provides the opportunity to
visit the puffin colony on Skomer Island. We look to develop our students’ ability to communicate their
understanding of science: this year, Year 12 Biologists have launched the new STEM magazine ‘Under the
Microscope’ and the student run ‘Young Biologists’ club has kicked off to a great start. Biology is one of
the most popular subjects in the Sixth Form, and our students go on to study Biology related degrees at
the top institutions both domestic and abroad. In 2020 three of our Sixth Form students left to read
Biology (and related courses) at Oxbridge, and twelve to study medicine and dentistry.
4THE ROLE
Full Time Teacher of Biology
Accountable to:
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic
and highly qualified individual to join our well- The Head through the Head of Department
resourced and thriving Biology department.
This post would suit either a newly qualified Salary:
teacher or a more experienced teacher looking for
career development and the opportunity to teach In accordance with the GDST national scale
and inspire motivated and high-achieving students.
The ability to teach general science at Key Stage 3
is also required.
As a member of staff you would: As one of the UK’s leading schools, Putney High
School is rightly proud of its exceptional
Contribute to providing an excellent education for academic results and pastoral care. A spirit of
all the school’s pupils by teaching with expertise intellectual agility and engagement is at the
and enthusiasm, offering support to the learning of heart of the school’s ethos, with pupils
individual students and contributing to the school’s stretched, challenged and supported inside the
pastoral system. classroom and beyond.
Support the Head and SLT in the implementation
of all aspects of school and GDST policy in order to
maintain the aims and ethos of the school and the
GDST as a whole.
Embrace and demonstrate the characteristics set
out in the GDST Professional Teacher Standards:
to be Caring, Effective, Engaged, Confident,
Creative and Reflective practitioners.
Demonstrate GDST values and high standards of
professional conduct at all times
5JOB DESCRIPTION
Accountabilities learning to provide opportunities for all
learners to achieve their potential,
Teaching and Learning
incorporating these in the planning and
Having regard to the curriculum, plan and teach delivery of lessons.
challenging , well organised lessons and
sequences of lessons, informed by secure subject • Assessing, recording and reporting on the
development, progress and attainment of
knowledge, specifically by:
pupils.
• Using an appropriate range of teaching
strategies and resources, including • Advising and co-operating with the Head
e-learning, which meet learner’ needs and and other teachers on the preparation and
expectations and are designed to raise levels development of courses of study, teaching
of attainment. materials, teaching programmes, methods of
teaching and assessment and pastoral
• Building on the prior knowledge and arrangements.
attainment of earlier learning in order that
learners meet their learning objectives and • With reference to learners’ individual
make sustained progress. learning objectives, planning, setting
supporting and assessing classwork,
• Developing ways to encourage, challenge homework and other out-of-class
and inspire pupils to apply new knowledge, assignments and coursework for
understanding and skills and deepen them examinations, where appropriate and
further. reasonable, to sustain learners’ progress and
• Using language appropriate to learners, to extend and consolidate their learning.
introducing new ideas and concepts clearly, • Contributing as appropriate to the
and using explanations, questions, development of schemes of work and
discussions and plenaries effectively. adhering to schemes of work when planning
• Managing the learning of individuals, groups and teaching.
and whole classes effectively, using teaching • Knowing and implementing the assessment
techniques appropriate to suit the stage of requirements and arrangements for the
the lesson and the needs of learners. subjects/curriculum areas they teach,
• Maintain an up-to-date working knowledge including those relating to public
and understanding of a range of teaching, examinations and qualifications.
learning and behaviour management
strategies, including how to personalise 6JOB DESCRIPTION
• Organising the classroom and learning • Being aware of school safeguarding
resources and creating displays to encourage procedures and taking appropriate action
a positive learning environment. within these procedures when necessary,
• Participating with the line manager in using working with colleagues and external
GDST and national statistics to monitor the agencies and services.
progress of pupils and raise levels or • Maintaining good order and discipline
attainment. among the pupils and safeguarding their
• Providing pupils, colleagues, parents and health and safety both when they are
carers with timely, accurate and constructive authorised to be on the school premises and
feedback on pupils progress, attainment and when they are engaged in authorised school
areas for development. activities elsewhere.
• Working collaboratively across the • Acting as a Form Teacher
department, school and the GDST network. • Liaising with appropriate Head of Year,
• Managing pupils’ behaviour constructively by attending pastoral meetings when
establishing and maintaining a clear and necessary.
positive framework for discipline, in line with • Leading and participating in Assemblies
the school’s behaviour policy. Marketing and external links, including public
• Participating in arrangements for preparing occasions
pupils for public examinations and in Contribute to the positive promotion and
assessing pupils for the purposes of such marketing of the school and the GDST in the local
examinations. and wider community, where possible, by:
Pastoral • Actively participating in educational
Work with colleagues to create a positive culture of outreach and promoting the key stage,
pupil welfare and behaviour, including taking an phase or department within the school
active role in pastoral matters by: community to encourage pupils interest in
• Supporting and contributing to the school’s the subject area of the school.
responsibility for safeguarding and • Promoting the whole school in a variety of
promoting the welfare and wellbeing of different contexts, including attending
pupils. marketing events where appropriate, and
interactions with parents and prospective
parents and pupils.
7JOB DESCRIPTION
Training and development of self and others d. Contribute towards organising, participating
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and in or delivery on the school’s programme of
understanding of all aspects of teaching and extra-curricular activities.
pedagogy by: e. In accordance with the GDST policy, provide
• Reviewing own methods of teaching and cover for absent colleagues by supervising
programmes of work. and so far as is practicable, teaching pupils.
• Evaluating own performance and being f. Participate in meetings at the school which
committed to improving own practice relate to the curriculum or the administration
through appropriate training and or organisation of the school, including
professional development. pastoral arrangements, or for any purpose as
reasonably decided by the Head.
• With the line manager, engage actively in any
process of appraisal or performance review g. Carry out lunchtime duties - supervising
for self and for those supervised. pupils at lunch, as reasonable.
h. Attend all relevant parents meetings, which
may take place in the evening
All Teaching Staff are expected to:
i. Support pupils and colleagues by attending
a. Work towards and support the school vision some school productions, functions, trips
and the current school objectives outlined in and events as appropriate, and contributing
the School Development Plan, where possible, to the wider life of the
b. Maintain high professional standards of school.
attendance, punctuality, appearance and
Carry out such other associated duties as are
conduct. Demonstrate positive and reasonably assigned by the Head.
courteous relations with students,,
colleagues, parents and any external
personnel. This job description should be seen as enabling
c. Adhere to school and GDST policies, as rather than restrictive and will be subject to
amended from time to time, and as set out in regular review, in consultation with the recognised
GDST Council Regulations, GDST Hub and trade union.
GDST circulars.
8THE PERSON
The successful candidate will have the • Enjoy rising to the challenge inherent in
following key skills and attributes: a school environment.
Essential:
Desirable
• Good Honours degree in Biology or
related subject. • Qualified teacher status.
• Decision making skills: the ability to solve • Experience teaching the subject at KS5.
problems and make decisions. • Experience of organising or participating
• Experience as a subject teacher covering in extra-curricular activities.
KS3 and KS4.
• Excellent subject knowledge.
• Teamwork: the ability to work.
collaboratively with others.
• Communication Skills: the ability to make
points clearly and understand the views
of others.
• Self-management skills: the ability to plan
time effectively and organise oneself well.
• Excellent professional knowledge and
understanding.
• Understanding of national and
examination curricular requirements of
the subject.
• Up to date with professional.
developments in the subject and other
aspects of education.
• Ability to enthuse children and adults
9HOW TO APPLY
Application: Putney High School and the GDST are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of chil-
Please apply sending a covering letter to Mrs Suzie
dren, and applicants must be willing to undergo
Longstaff, Head, and a completed application form
child protection screening appropriate to the post,
to recruitment@put.gdst.net
including checks with past employers and the
Disclosure and Barring Service.
CV’s are not accepted without a fully completed
application form
Additional Information
Any candidate wishing to seek additional
Closing Date: Friday 26th March 2021 - to be information should contact:
received by 9.00am
Helen Batchelor, HR Manager
Email: recruitment@put.gdst.net
Interviews will take place on: Week commencing
Tel: 020 8788 4886
29th March 2021
Required from: 1st September 2021
Candidates who are invited to interview will be
required to bring original identification documents
(e.g. passport) and if applicable proof of eligibility
to work/reside in the UK as well as documents
confirming educational and professional
qualifications. A confirmation of your address
within the last three months is also required.
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