About Us

City of London School for Girls (CLSG) is an independent day school for pupils aged 11-18 situated in the heart of the Barbican. Opened in 1894,the school provides an outstanding education for able students from all backgrounds, cultures and faiths. We capitalise on our location to attract students from all over Greater London and beyond, and give them access to every learning opportunity our capital has to offer.

The Role

The biology department is an integral part of the sciencefaculty which includes physics and chemistry departments. There are two full time and three part-time biology teachers.

The science faculty has eight well-equipped laboratories. Each department receivesa generous annual budget. All the laboratories are equipped with either interactivewhiteboards or screens. The laboratories are serviced by a specialist technician foreach of chemistry, biology and physics. Each specialist technician reports directly to their head of department.

The expectation Is that all girls take three separate sciences at GCSE, following the Edexcel IGCSE course in each subject.

The role is offered on a part-time or full-time basis maternity cover, likely to be for the summer term of 2025.

The Department

Years 7 to 11 are taught in groups of up to 26 girls. At KS3 girls have one double lesson of biology each week. IGCSE work is started in year 9 and the main text book is Pearsons Edexcel IGCSE Biology. In years 10 and 11, the girls have three lessons of biology each week.

Edexcel examinations are taken at A level. Approximately 27 girls take A level biology each year. Each group has eight timetabled lessons in year 12 and eight in year 13. The teaching of each group is shared between two teachers. Girls applying for biology related degrees are offered enrichment lessons and those applying for medical degrees have a regular programme of events through Medics Society including preparation for interviews and BMAT.

About our benefits

At CLSG, we believe that staff learning is as important as pupil learning. So were thoroughly committed to supporting the professional development of all our staff. You can also benefit from annual season ticket loans, cycle loans, shopping discounts and reductions on ticket prices at the Barbican. The school also offers a free and confidential employee assistance helpline for anyone who needs support.

Closing date: 8 November 2024

Interviews: To be confirmed.

CLSG/ CJS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including employment references, criminal conviction & professional checks.

The City of London Corporation is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.