Biology Teacher

Avenor College is recruiting for

Biology Teacher

Avenor College is welcoming a knowledgeable, passionate Biology Teacher to join a collaborative Science Department and teach in modern, purpose-built laboratories. Applicants should be qualified Biology teachers, ready to work with KS3-5 students. Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply and complete the ECT programme.

We have three fully resourced laboratories in a new state-of-the-art Senior building. The Science department consists of seven Science teachers and one lab technician. The college offers varied opportunities for personal and professional development through a model that gives teachers voice, choice, and agency. At A Level, our students study the CAIE 9700 curriculum. We currently offer two learning pathways at IGCSE: Coordinated Science (Double) CAIE 0654, or Separate Sciences (Triple) CAIE 0610.

We welcome applicants who meet the following:

• Have deep and flexible subject knowledge to design and facilitate learning of Science in Middle School and of Biology at IGCSE and A Level
• Know how students learn, motivating and challenging them by creating a stimulating learning experience
• Use the scientific cycle of inquiry to develop the investigation skills of students in all year groups
• Contribute to curriculum development by updating schemes of work and collaborating with teachers of other subjects to ensure horizontal articulation of the curriculum
• Offer opportunities for learning Science outside the curriculum time, through contributing to our strong co-curricular offer
• Be fluent in English
• Inspire trust and confidence in students, parents and colleagues
• Contribute to meeting the wider aspirations of Avenor College
• Respect, adhere to and model the Avenor values.

We value the following dispositions and would hope you might be able to demonstrate them:

• Build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues
• Be good team player and good team builder
• Listen actively
• Be fair and consistent
• Have a positive outlook, be a good role model who leads by personal example
• Be inclusive and committed to intercultural learning
• Work effectively; be organised and prepared, with a high degree of resilience
• Live a healthy life
• Have interest and commitment to own personal and professional development
• Love what you do, show it and model being a longlife learner.

We offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• An initial two-year contract term with annual renewal thereafter
• A rich staff well-being programme
• Professional learning and development opportunities
• Opportunities to organise and deliver adult learning
• Be part of a community of learners, where we support each other and we grow together.

Application process:

• Please send your complete resume/CV by emailing via the button below.
• Include a cover letter where you outline your educational beliefs, explain your strengths and your reasons for wanting to work at Avenor College (and live in Bucharest);
• Ensure that your application includes the names of at least three referees with their current phone numbers and email addresses.

Safeguarding:

Please be aware we take very seriously our duty of care towards all our students; as part of our safeguarding procedures we will undertake rigorous checks with referees, as well as requiring you to provide current police checks (DBS and ICPC).

GDPR compliance:

By submitting your documents to our registration addresses, you give us your explicit consent to process your data solely for purposes required by labor legislation. In accordance with our Privacy Policy , Avenor College processes candidates' personal data only for purposes governed by the Labor Code or other activities that have a legal basis.

Through our internal privacy policy, we guarantee that if you are not selected for the position you applied for, your documents will be securely stored for up to 6 months after the submission of your application. In accordance with the GDPR, you may request the deletion of the data included in your CV and/or letter of intent at any time before the expiration of the 6-month period by sending a request to withdraw consent by an email.

Timescale:

• Applications will be dealt with on receipt
• First-round interviews will be conducted online
• Final interviews for shortlisted candidates will be individually arranged
• Part of the recruitment process is one demo lesson that can be either online or in person.