Overview
The Science Faculty consists of the three Departments Physics, Biology and Chemistry. Within each subject we have a Head of Department responsible for the overall teaching and learning. The Head of Faculty leads the Faculty and represents our interests within the school. We meet as a Department on a weekly basis and as a Faculty at least once per term. The Faculty consists of 18 specialist teachers supported by three full-time technicians and two part-time technicians.
Biology Facilities
There are four Biology laboratories in a modern science block. In total there are eleven laboratories within the block, preparation rooms for each science and a spacious lecture theatre, equipped with data projection facilities for group presentations. All of the laboratories contain interactive whiteboards and the department is well equipped. There is a dedicated Biology Technician and fully equipped study area specifically for science staff.
Biology within the Curriculum
All pupils study the main three sciences separately through to GCSE. Almost all pupils prepare for the higher tier papers. 1st to 3rd Year (NC years 7-9) pupils have a double period in each science per week (80 mins). This increases to 3 doubles and 1 single period per fortnight in the 4th and 5th Year. In the 1st and 2nd Year (NC years 7-8) Churcher’s has developed its own Biology course which follows the requirements for Key Stage 3 but attempts to stretch pupils further. This course is regularly reviewed and updated and the teacher appointed would be involved in this process. Pupils start the GCSE course in the 3rd Year and follow the AQA GCSE Biology Separate Science or Trilogy course. At A Level, the students follow the AQA Biology specification. Sixth Form groups are split between two teachers.
Opportunities in Biology
* contributing to the programme of study.
* assisting with Biology supportsessions.
* developing the confidence and skills of all pupils in Science.
* contributing to Science Clubs.
* contributing to the Science enrichment programme.
Application Details
As a consequence of the Children Act 2006 and KCSIE 2025, all staff appointed to positions at Churcher’s College must undergo a check with the Disclosure & Barring Service. A copy of the School’s Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and Procedure is available on the website. Two written references will be required and any gaps in employment records will be investigated. It is also necessary for all staff to notify the Headmaster before the appointment of any convictions, or other factors which may be relevant to their employment in a school environment.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Churcher’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The following duties will be deemed to be included in the duties which you may be required to perform:
* child protection, discipline, health and safety
* promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.
Churcher’s College aims to be a fair employer and is committed to equal opportunities. Churcher’s College does not discriminate against employees on the basis of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, pregnancy and maternity, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, and fairness in the workplace: diversity is to be celebrated and as such we strive towards a fully immersive culture of inclusion, diversity and equality.
Application forms with covering letter and CV (optional) should be sent to the Headmaster at Churcher’s College, Petersfield, Hampshire GU31 4AS or by email to recruitment@churcherscollege.com as soon as possible.
Terms and conditions
Salary will be calculated according to experience and responsibility at an appropriate point on the Churcher’s College salary scale, which is higher than state levels.
The children of staff are eligible for a fee remission subject to satisfying the usual entry requirements.
A contribution to relocation costs can be claimed subject to the terms of appointment for the post.
The successful candidate will begin working at Churcher’s College as soon as possible.
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