Salary:
SFCA Pay Spine: Leadership Spine Point 1 per annum.
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
August 2025
Apply by:
24 February 2025 Job overview
*Applications from all faiths are welcomed* We are looking for an inspirational and visionary individual for the full-time post of Head of Biology, who can build on the academic success of the subject area and lead the team. BIOLOGY at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College The Biology and Science departments at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College are each extremely high performing, with a track record of achieving Outstanding ALPs value added for over the last three years. The Biology department is lively, dynamic, and progressive in terms of their approach to teaching and learning. The department offers A Level Biology and contributes to the T Level Health delivery. In September 2024, the department also launched A Level Environmental Science, developing students in response to local and national ‘Green Skills’ needs and a commitment to championing sustainability. Over 500 students study A Level Biology, showing the strength of the subject in the college and its track record of student success. The department has made a major contribution to the academic standing of the College, both locally and nationally. We have been particularly successful every year in terms of the Biology Olympiad and are proud of our students' achievements at Bronze, Silver, and Gold award levels. There is a friendly and professional atmosphere within the department and across all the science departments, with a strong emphasis on encouraging a positive rapport between staff and students in the pursuit of academic success. Within the departments, there is a wealth of experience and professional knowledge, along with an encouragement to undertake CPD. The post offers the opportunity for an experienced or aspirational Head of department with a track record of outstanding success to make a significant contribution to the future of Notre Dame within a supportive, friendly environment, with a commitment to the personal and academic development of all students. Further information, including the full job description and person specification, can be found in the post description (detailed in the Applicant Information pack). Closing date: 9am on Monday 24 February 2025. It is intended that interviews will take place the week beginning 24 February 2025. The College is committed to Safeguarding and promotes the welfare of young people and expects all staff, students, and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and a satisfactory Social Media check. In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We would appreciate no speculative enquiries from employment agencies at this stage.
About Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St. Mark's Avenue, Leeds West Yorkshire LS2 9BL United Kingdom +44 113 294 6644 Our Mission and Ethos Our mission inspired by the Christian tradition is to be a community based on faith, hope, and love; developing each individual intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually to achieve their full potential. To achieve this we will: Provide a welcoming, supportive community where everyone is valued. Provide a high-quality, meaningful education which encourages the development of the whole person, inspired by the Notre Dame tradition. Promote a caring environment, rooted in the virtues of service, kindness, gratitude, and respect. Work together for the benefit of each person as well as the wider community. Recognise, celebrate, and treasure, without exception, the unique gifts and dignity of each person, ensuring equality and fairness for all, as found in the teaching and example of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
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SFCA Pay Spine: Leadership Spine Point 1 per annum.
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
August 2025
Apply by:
24 February 2025 Job overview
*Applications from all faiths are welcomed* We are looking for an inspirational and visionary individual for the full-time post of Head of Biology, who can build on the academic success of the subject area and lead the team. BIOLOGY at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College The Biology and Science departments at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College are each extremely high performing, with a track record of achieving Outstanding ALPs value added for over the last three years. The Biology department is lively, dynamic, and progressive in terms of their approach to teaching and learning. The department offers A Level Biology and contributes to the T Level Health delivery. In September 2024, the department also launched A Level Environmental Science, developing students in response to local and national ‘Green Skills’ needs and a commitment to championing sustainability. Over 500 students study A Level Biology, showing the strength of the subject in the college and its track record of student success. The department has made a major contribution to the academic standing of the College, both locally and nationally. We have been particularly successful every year in terms of the Biology Olympiad and are proud of our students' achievements at Bronze, Silver, and Gold award levels. There is a friendly and professional atmosphere within the department and across all the science departments, with a strong emphasis on encouraging a positive rapport between staff and students in the pursuit of academic success. Within the departments, there is a wealth of experience and professional knowledge, along with an encouragement to undertake CPD. The post offers the opportunity for an experienced or aspirational Head of department with a track record of outstanding success to make a significant contribution to the future of Notre Dame within a supportive, friendly environment, with a commitment to the personal and academic development of all students. Further information, including the full job description and person specification, can be found in the post description (detailed in the Applicant Information pack). Closing date: 9am on Monday 24 February 2025. It is intended that interviews will take place the week beginning 24 February 2025. The College is committed to Safeguarding and promotes the welfare of young people and expects all staff, students, and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and a satisfactory Social Media check. In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We would appreciate no speculative enquiries from employment agencies at this stage.
About Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St. Mark's Avenue, Leeds West Yorkshire LS2 9BL United Kingdom +44 113 294 6644 Our Mission and Ethos Our mission inspired by the Christian tradition is to be a community based on faith, hope, and love; developing each individual intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually to achieve their full potential. To achieve this we will: Provide a welcoming, supportive community where everyone is valued. Provide a high-quality, meaningful education which encourages the development of the whole person, inspired by the Notre Dame tradition. Promote a caring environment, rooted in the virtues of service, kindness, gratitude, and respect. Work together for the benefit of each person as well as the wider community. Recognise, celebrate, and treasure, without exception, the unique gifts and dignity of each person, ensuring equality and fairness for all, as found in the teaching and example of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
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