Location: Reading
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS 1 (ECT Scale)
An outstanding school in Reading is recruiting for a Biology ECT to join their dynamic and high-achieving Science faculty. This school has a long history of academic excellence, with exceptional student outcomes in Biology and a culture of high expectations coupled with strong pastoral support.
The Science department is exceptionally well-resourced with full lab suites, mobile data collection tools, and excellent technician support. Biology students participate in regular fieldwork, science fairs, and eco-initiatives that enrich the curriculum and promote scientific citizenship.
What Makes This School Stand Out:
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Outstanding Ofsted rating with a strong focus on science
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Strong culture of CPD, especially for ECTs and early-career teachers
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Curriculum built to include investigative science and ecological awareness
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Opportunities to develop your own teaching resources and schemes of work
Role Responsibilities:
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Deliver high-quality Biology lessons across KS3 and KS4
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Promote independent enquiry and critical thinking in science
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Work with the Head of Science and your mentor to evaluate and develop your practice
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Inspire a love of Biology through engagement with real-world applications
What You’ll Need:
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A degree in Biology or Life Sciences and PGCE/QTS (or nearing completion)
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Excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for student success
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Confidence in practical delivery and experimental design
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An eagerness to grow and develop as a subject specialist